Cari Michele Schwartz

Cari Michele Schwartz

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 23 years

Insurance Lawyer at Northridge, CA
Practice Areas: Insurance, Health Insurance

9301 Corbin Ave., Suite 1400, Northridge, CA

About Cari

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

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Location

Kantor & Kantor, LLP

9301 Corbin Ave., Suite 1400, Northridge, CA, 91324

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Cari Michele Schwartz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Jeannie | February 28, 2022 | Insurance

Thorough, responsive, and caring

Ms. Schwartz reviewed our case very thoroughly, and even after it was determined that she was unable to take our case, she responded to my questions in a timely and supportive manner. Ms. Schwartz' help was especially meaningful during this time of non-cooperation from our insurance company.

Posted by Rebecca | April 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Exceptional service and care; I highly recommend Ms. Schwartz.

My husband and I contacted Ms. Schwartz after being turned down for payment from our insurance company concerning a serious condition affecting our daughter. Although it was a long journey, Ms. Schwartz kept us informed every step of the way during the appeal. She was always very professional, while... showing care and concern at the same time. In the end, her expertise won the case and we were awarded the full amount due. Our family could not have asked for more. We were given exceptional service and care; I highly recommend Ms. Schwartz.

Posted by Kerry | March 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Fabulous Lawyers

Kantor and Kantor was so patient with me and fought until the bitter end. Cari was there for me and kept me up to date on the progress of the case. No matter how busy she was she never made me feel like I was a burden. She made in person meetings with Lisa and myself. Kantor and Kantor never gave up ...on me. If you have insurance denials and need help getting treatment for eating disorders contact them. You will never regret it. They saved my life.

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Great job

Cari was on top of things from the very beginning. She kept us updated and communicated on a regular basis. We felt very comfortable and cared for with her.

Posted by Mason | October 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Health Care

Professional, Compassionate and Highly Recommended!!

I was involved in a dispute with a healthcare facility that had overbilled me thousands of dollars in out of pocket expenses when I had full insurance to cover my medical expenses. They would not refund the overcharge and, in fact, would not even answer or return my phone calls. After randomly call...ing various law firms, I was fortunate enough to be referred to Kantor and Kantor, LLC. I initially spoke with Lisa Kantor, the principal of Kantor and Kantor, LLC and she was immediately helpful and understanding. Cari Schwartz became the attorney that represented me. She contacted me immediately and was as professional and compassionate as could possibly be expected. She was always available to take and return phone calls, she responded to emails quickly and most importantly began the work of resolving my case. Initially the healthcare facility responded with an unacceptably low offer. Cari refused the offer and was ultimately able to, within days, get a settlement in full of the amount owed to me. Throughout the process she stayed in contact with me and explained exactly what was happening. I cannot adequately express my gratitude to Cari. She helped me through a very difficult situation and did so in a manner that made me feel more than just a client, but rather a person of value. I highly recommend Cari as an attorney of exceptional competence, as well as a very nice and caring person. Everyone that I spoke with at Kantor and Kantor was of this quality and it is definitely a law firm to be respected and trusted. If I was able to give Cari TEN STARS rather than just five I definitely would.

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Cari Michele Schwartz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Rozelle

Health insurance lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Cari Schwartz is the epitome of a zealous legal advocate. She is smart, savvy and deeply invested in the matters she takes on from beginning to finish. She boasts a wide array of legal knowledge from Social Security benefits to health insurance coverage denials. On top of it all, she is the utmost professional and an exemplary lawyer that I admire to emulate."

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Megan Ditolla

Insurance lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cari Schwartz is both a capable and compassionate attorney making her one of the most sought after attorneys in all of California. Her diligence and legal skilled are unmatched and she has an excellent reputation due to her high success rate."

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Craig Hopkins

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Cari since law school. She has blossomed into a true professional. Cari could have chosen any field of law to pursue given her stellar academic credentials. She chose Social Security and Healthcare from her sincere desire to advocate for those in need. She is a dedicated and effective expert in her field. I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Timothy Rozelle

Employee benefits lawyer

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Megan Ditolla

Social Security & Disability lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner, Kantor & Kantor, LLP

2014 - 2021

Senior Associate, Kantor & Kantor, LLP

2008 - 2014

Partner/Co-Founder, West Coast Disability Law Group, LLP

2004 - 2008

Senior Attorney, Law Offices of Binder & Binder

Associations

2021 - Present

Triage Cancer

Member, Legal Advisory Council

2021 - Present

Cancer Legal Rights Center

Member, Professional Panel

Education

N/A

Southwestern University School of Law

N/A

University of California - San Diego

Speaking Engagements

2022

NAMI California Town Hall

Navigating Mental Health Insurance with Kantor & Kantor, LLP

2022

MCLE Presentation in partnership with Cancer Legal Resource Center

Top 10 Ways to Get Health Insurance Claims paid for People with Cancer

2021

Kantor & Kantor Webinar

How to Advocate for Insurance Coverage for Eating Disorder Treatment

2021

International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Annual Conference

Navigating Mental Health Insurance Claims and Appeals During a Pandemic

2020

University of Sothern California Gould School of Law Symposium

Insurance Coverage for Eating Disorder Treatment

2019

Kantor & Kantor Webinar

Obtaining Explant Insurance Coverage

2016

Kantor & Kantor Utilization Review Training Session at Residential Eating Disorder Coalition Annual Conference

How to Maximize Insurance Coverage for Eating Disorder Treatment

2016

International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Annual Conference

Paying for Eating Disorder Treatment

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

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