Andrew Michael Kantor

Andrew Michael Kantor

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 11 years

Employee benefits Lawyer at Northridge, CA
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits, Life Insurance, Health Insurance

19839 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 11 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 9 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2016

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Kantor & Kantor LLP

19839 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA, 91324-3331

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Andrew Michael Kantor's Reviews

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25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Cory | October 22, 2018 | Social Security Disability

Would Definitely Recommend

I have been consulting with Andrew Kantor on a Long Term Disability case. I would highly recommend him and his firm. They have been professional, quick to respond and available to answer any questions that I have with thorough, relevant and helpful information. I trust their experience and judgement ...and I feel like they care about my well-being. It can be very challenging to go through the disability process and an illness. It is invaluable to know I have a good team I can turn to when I have questions or concerns. Hopefully, my case will not go to litigation. However, if it does, my first choice will be them to represent me. Thank you, to Mr. Kantor and his team.

Posted by harout | March 13, 2018 | Social Security Disability

Outstanding Expertise, Care and Guidance! Look no further.

Andrew and Glenn are not outstanding and extremely knowledgable attorneys, they do a remarkable job explaining the different aspects of your case to you, and walking you along through the process. Having to deal with a long-term disability claim is an extremely stressful set of circumstances, and ...insurance companies make a painful situation worse. Andrew has been a shining light in this process, and has continued to move my case in the right direction. I wish all attorneys were as good as the team at Kantor & Kantor!

Posted by Alan | August 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

They Won My Appeal!

1. Kantor & Kantor was instrumental in winning my LTD case against a major LTD carrier. Recommended by a retired lawyer friend of the family, my initial consultation with Glenn Kantor made it obvious that they were the right choice to help me win my LTD appeal. Still I did interview the major firms t...hat specialize in ERISA law (some more expensive, some less expensive), however this is not a situation where you want to choose the cheapest firm! Speaking from experience, it is much better to receive a larger percentage of something, than 100 percent of Nothing! Like mine, I am sure that most disability journeys are full of anxiety and depression and it is very difficult and stressful when having to deal with questions and requests from your LTD carrier in order to continue to receive your benefits. My main contact at Kantor & Kantor was Mr. Andrew Kantor. Andrew’s professionalism, optimism, follow up and his ability to explain my case in a way I could understand was refreshing and greatly appreciated! I will be forever grateful for him and everyone at Kantor and Kantor for helping in my need and putting me on ease in the most professional way I have seen to date. In my opinion the appeal process is impossible for those who go through it disabled. I used to be a smart guy, and there was NO WAY I would have considered the appeal by myself! The insurance companies are huge and well resourced and the only way you have a chance of winning is to hire Kantor and Kantor. Andrew and his team dealt with them masterfully, as far as I am concerned Kantor & Kantor was on top of everything. They kept me informed and up-to-date. They answered all my questions promptly. And they showed real compassion in their dealings with me. Bottom Line: Kantor & Kantor won my appeal and if anyone who is on LTD and needs help I highly recommend Kantor & Kantor for a positive outcome.

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Andrew Michael Kantor's Lawyer Endorsements

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Megan Ditolla

Health insurance lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Andrew Kantor for several years. When I have clients who need help securing their long-term disability benefits, Andrew is who I refer them to. He is a legal eagle and knows the ins and outs of ERISA law. He also is a rarity in the legal profession these days because he is not afraid to litigate if an insurance company is out of line. Most importantly, he is ethical and trustworthy. Every client I send his way adores him because he combines kindness and compassion with his extensive legal expertise, which makes him the perfect attorney to have in your corner."

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Michelle Roberts

Employee benefits lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I've worked with Andrew on several disability benefit matters. He is diligent and strategic in his approach and very knowledgeable about ERISA given his experience in the field even before he attended law school. He also has excellent client rapport due to his unwavering compassion. I highly endorse Andrew."

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Brent Brehm

Employee benefits lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Andrew combines stellar advocacy with heartfelt compassion. It is rare combination few attorneys posses. It is why he is among the top disability insurance attorneys in America."

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Lisa Kantor

Employee benefits lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Andrew is a brilliant lawyer and a rising start in the ERISA area."

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Lisa Kantor

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Megan Ditolla

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Babak Lalezari

Litigation lawyer

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Glenn Kantor

Employee benefits lawyer

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Peter Sessions

Employee benefits lawyer

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Mitchell Hefter

Insurance lawyer

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Beth Davis

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Brent Brehm

Employee benefits lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Admission Scholarship, University of Irvine School of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Associate, Kantor & Kantor

2013 - 2013

Law Clerk, UCI Law Clinics

2012 - 2012

Law Clerk, Consumer Watchdog

Associations

2016 - Present

American Association for Justice

Sample of Legal Cases

Fleming v. UNUM

Finding in Full for Plaintiff

Young v. Sun Life Health Ins. Co. 285 F.Supp.3d 1109 (2018)

Court found Sun Life abused its discretion, finding for Plaintiff in full.

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Education

2010

Clarkson University

Masters in Business Administration

N/A

Union Coll Univ

N/A

University of California, Irvine School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2021

Webinar

COVID-19 and Disability Insurance for Individuals Living with ME/CFS

2021

The Spoonie Struggle Podcast Disability Law

2021

The IACFS/ME Annual Conference

Long-Term Disability Insurance Challenges for Individuals Living With ME/CFS

2020

Webinar

Parkinson’s & The Long Term Disability Claims Process

2020

The Ehlers-Danlos Society

EDS and the Disability Claims & Appeals Process

2014

University of Irvine School of Law Scholarship Seminar

Rico & ERISA; Holding ERISA Insurers Accountable

Publications

Languages

English

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