In addition to my commitment to the practice of law on behalf of employees, plan participants and beneficiaries, and insurance policy holders, I have a number of hobbies. I have been a musician since age five, I am a lousy but enthusiastic basketball player, I learned to cook under the tutelage of a CIA-educated 4-star chef, I have an adorable dachshund, and I am a shareholder and life-long fan of the Green Bay Packers.
Practice areas
The largest part of our practice is representing participants and beneficiaries in disputes with their ERISA-regulated benefit plans. This includes administrative appeals and litigation, as well as defending against improper reimbursement claims.
27 years
Partners Lisa Serebin and Joseph Creitz have 45 years of litigation experience between them, and have prevailed in numerous bench trials, jury trials, and appeals in both state and federal courts.
29 years
Our insurance bad-faith litigation practice focusses on individual disability and health policies.
18 years
Languages spoken
English, Italian, German
Creitz & Serebin, LLP
100 Pine
Suite 1250
San Francisco, CA, 94111
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1993 | 02/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) | California Lawyer Magazine | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Creitz & Serebin LLP | 2013 - Present |
Trial Attorney | The Law Office of Joseph A. Creitz, P.C. | 2005 - Present |
Trial Attorney | United States Department Of Labor, Office Of The Solicitor | 2003 - 2005 |
General Counsel | 415, Inc. | 1999 - 2003 |
Senior Associate | Van Bourg, Weinberg, Roger & Rosenfeld | 1995 - 1999 |
Associate | Bell, Rosenberg & Hughes, LLP | 1992 - 1995 |
Judicial Extern | United States District Judge Thelton Henderson | 1991 - 1991 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Federal Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Employee Benefits Law, Third Edition | Chapter 13: Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies (contributing author) | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Golden Gate University School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2003 |
UC Hastings COL | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
Univ of Wisconsin | BS | 1989 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Upper Division ERISA Seminar | ERISA Plaintiffs Litigation | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Cyr v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co. | Unanimous en banc ruling at Ninth Circuit |
Stanton v. Chung | $1.1 million jury verdict |
Cyr v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co. | Trial court judgment for plaintiff |
Chao v. Dearman | Court judgment for plaintiff |
Ramirez v. Circuit City | Prevailed at summary judgment and affirmed on appeal |
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Joseph Garofolo, Litigation Attorney on Jul 8, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Joe in a variety of contexts in the fields of litigation and employee benefits. His keen intellect and ability to think creatively are tremendous assets and I look forward to working with him further.
Alicia Paulino-Grisham, Employee benefits Attorney on Oct 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joe Creitz is a zealous and skilled advocate for his clients. ERISA is a complex and ever changing area of the law and Attorney Creitz is well known for his outstanding litigation skills and keen understanding of the complicated legal issues involved in ERISA benefit claims. Due to his compassion for his clients and his clear talent in the courtroom, I fully endorse Joe Creitz.
Joseph Garofolo, Litigation Attorney on Jul 8, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Joe in a variety of contexts in the fields of litigation and employee benefits. His keen intellect and ability to think creatively are tremendous assets and I look forward to working with him further.
Alicia Paulino-Grisham, Employee benefits Attorney on Oct 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joe Creitz is a zealous and skilled advocate for his clients. ERISA is a complex and ever changing area of the law and Attorney Creitz is well known for his outstanding litigation skills and keen understanding of the complicated legal issues involved in ERISA benefit claims. Due to his compassion for his clients and his clear talent in the courtroom, I fully endorse Joe Creitz.
Jeremy Bordelon, Employee benefits Attorney on Aug 7, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Creitz. He is one of an elite few who really know how to handle ERISA employee benefits claims, and would be a great attorney for anyone who needs help with their benefits.
Michelle Roberts, Employee benefits Attorney on Aug 7, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joe Creitz is an excellent attorney and advocate. He has a great reputation among other ERISA attorneys. I recommend him highly.
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