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John Philip Stennett

also known as Jack Stennett
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Avvo Rating9.8
  • San Diego, CA
  • Licensed for 45 years
  • Free consultation
John Philip Stennett
John Philip Stennett
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About John

     John (Jack) Stennett has been litigating ERISA cases since 1989 and personal injury and bad faith cases since receiving his license in 1976.  He has successfully litigated cases against almost every major insurance company.

     He is dedicated to representing individuals who need help obtaining the benefits promised by insurance companies and employee welfare benefit plans.  Though Mr. Stennett has broad litigation experience in numerous areas of the law, he has chosen to focus his practice in this area of the law because of three simple reasons.

     First, focusing on benefit claims allows him to become highly proficient in the area and provide the highest and best possible representation of his clients.

     Second, he identifies with his individual clients who, on their own, are the clear underdog in any battle against an insurance company or employee trust and he loves representing the underdogs.

     Third, he loves battling insurance companies who have a fiduciary duty to their insureds.  Because their analysis is influenced by their own financial self interest, it is virtually impossible for an insurance company not to place their own interests above those of their insureds.  Their decisions are invariably unfair and wrong.

   His client's claims typically involve claims for disability, life or accidental death benefits and pension and health benefits.

Practice areas

  1. Employee benefits: 50%

    Limited to assisting individuals with obtaining employee benefits under an employee benefit plan such as disability benefits, life insurance & health insurance benefits that have been denied. Often these claims are governed by Federal law known as ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act).

    34 years

  2. Insurance: 50%

    Represent individuals with claims for insured benefits either against their own insurer, a group insurer or a third party's insurer.

    41 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Stennett & Casino

501 W Broadway Ste 1340
San Diego, CA, 92101

Website
http://stennettcasino.com/ 

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive197602/08/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers100
    Legal guides5
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2016
    Top LawyerSan Diego Magazine2015
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2014
    Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2014
    Top LawyerSan Diego Magazine2014
    Top LawyerSan Diego Magazine2013
    Panelist of the YearSan Diego Lawyer Referral and Information Service2004
    Outstanding Trial Lawyer AwardSan Diego Trial Lawyers Association1989
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PartnerStennett & Casino2003 - Present
    PartnerStennett & Stennett1987 - 2003
    AssociateSchall & Stennett1977 - 1987
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAdmitted1996 - Present
    State Bar of CaliforniaMember1977 - Present
    San Diego Bar AssociationMember1977 - Present
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    American Jurisprudence Proof Of Facts, 3d Series, Vol 9,pg.307The Psychological Effects Of Physical Disfigurement1990
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    UC Hastings COLJD - Juris Doctor1976
    Linfield CollBA - Bachelor of Arts1973
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Paralegal Course - guest speakerInsurance Law2000
    Paralegal Course-guest speakerProduct Liability1998
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Sullivan v Deutsche Bank, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 122500 (SD CAL.)Judgement for Plaintiff against UNUM Insurance
    Watts v. MetLife, 2011 U.S.Dist. LEXIS 44805Court awarded client back disability benefits, attorney's fees and entitlement to future benefits
    Brettelle v Life Insurance Co of N.A. 691 F. Supp2d 1249Court ruled that death was accidental dispite the voluntary use of alcohol. Judgement for Brettelle.
    Smith v Stonebridge Life Insurance 582 F. Supp. 1206Plaintiff prevailed on Sumary Judgement

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    Jack Stennett - Best ERISA Attorney

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    I found him to be an Expert and Best of the Best for helping me with my Disability Claim.

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    Look no further!!! Jack Stennett is the best ERISA Lawer you can hire

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    Great information

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    Tricky Trust and Probate Case

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    Lawyer Jason M. Stone

    Jason Stone, Unknown Attorney on Jan 30, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Debra Kay Butler

    Debra Butler, Employee benefits Attorney on Jan 29, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I gladly endorse Mr. Stennett, a long-time colleague. His experience, sensibility and perseverance make him an exceptional employee benefits, ERISA, and insurance lawyer. His careful eye, knowledge of the law, passion to help those who need it most and his personal drive to "right the wrong," while doing so in a gentlemanly manner, make him an excellent litigator.

    Lawyer Jason M. Stone

    Jason Stone, Unknown Attorney on Jan 30, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Debra Kay Butler

    Debra Butler, Employee benefits Attorney on Jan 29, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I gladly endorse Mr. Stennett, a long-time colleague. His experience, sensibility and perseverance make him an exceptional employee benefits, ERISA, and insurance lawyer. His careful eye, knowledge of the law, passion to help those who need it most and his personal drive to "right the wrong," while doing so in a gentlemanly manner, make him an excellent litigator.

    Lawyer H. William Collins

    H. Collins, Insurance Attorney on Jan 15, 2015
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. Jack and I have worked together on several matters. He is an exceptional lawyer.Juries love his folksy manner, his ethics are beyond reproach and he gives the highest level of personal attention to his clients. I refer all of my ERISA cases to his firm and if I personally needed an attorney regarding an ERISA claim, Jack is who I would call.

    Lawyer Anthony Robert Strauss

    Anthony Strauss, Employee benefits Attorney on Jan 15, 2015
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I highly endorse this lawyer. I have known Jack Stennett since law school and he has repeatedly been a valuable resource for me in my practice areas (employment law and litigation) concerning ERISA issues and litigation strategy.

    Lawyer Jerrold Bodow

    Jerrold Bodow, Employee benefits Attorney on Dec 23, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Mr Stennett is one of the few attorneys who concentrate in this area. He has a deep understanding of the law in the area, and meticulously prepares his cases. Beyond the technicalities of his practice, he cares about his clients, is very personally accessible, and goes the extra mile. Its a winning combination.

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    Donald Schwimmer, Insurance Attorney on Dec 5, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer.

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    William Lesh, Employee benefits Attorney on Dec 4, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jack many years, both personally and professionally, and find him to have the highest standard of work ethic and integrity.

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    Gastone Bebi, Employee benefits Attorney on Feb 28, 2014
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Barbara Ann Casino

    Barbara Casino, Employee benefits Attorney on Feb 28, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working very closly with John "Jack" Stennett over several years. His knowlege of insurance law especially in the area of ERISA law far exceeds most practioners in this area. He very well respected by the bench and in the community. His passion is to represent the disabled who have been refused benfits by their insurance company. He is steadfast in his representation of his clients both in litigated as well as non-litigated cases.

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