Brian Henry Kim

Brian Henry Kim

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 24 years

Employee benefits Lawyer at Berkeley, CA
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits, Insurance, Elder Law

1010 Grayson St Ste 3, Berkeley, CA

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Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Insurance 20%

10 years

20%
Elder Law 10%

10 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bolt Keenley Kim LLP

1010 Grayson St Ste 3, Berkeley, CA, 94710-2611

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Brian Henry Kim's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tom | March 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

If you need an attorney with morals in your corner that knows how to fight and WIN!

I interviewed and hired Brian Kim early in my illness when the company fought paying the short term disability policy. Brian continued representing me as we had similar difficulties with the LTD policy. The entire staff at BKK has been wonderful, but Brian has been outstanding. He is thorough and... thoughtful in his preparation and does his best to resolve issues in our favor before litigation is needed. Brian has been on top of communications management, intercepting and either correcting, answering or denying requests and/or assertions by the insurance company. In doing so, he has protected me from myself, especially when I am undergoing medical treatment that can leave me mentally vulnerable. Bottom line, Brian has had my back the entire time. And, while I'd never wish having to go through this on anyone, having Brian in your corner makes it a bit easier. Brian was brilliant in arranging my LTD coverage and cementing the life insurance policy I was promised as part of my employment agreement. I'm extremely satisfied with the service provided by Brian Kim and the staff of BKK.

Posted by Lauren | July 11, 2014

Heroic, Ethical, Efficient, Dignified, Integrity, Honest, Sharp and Great Communicator

Brian Kim is a hero. I hired him when Anthem refused to pay for an out-of-network surgeon fee for a 4th revision spine fusion related surgery arising out of a broken neck from a car accident. I used my whole life savings and obtained loans from family and friends for a specialist reconstructive surg...eon fee, of which I obtained prior authorization for with Anthem. But they failed to reimburse me under my policy conditions. I went through months of difficult hours upon hours of phone calls, faxes and emails with claims supervisors within Anthem. I retained Brian Kim in April and within 2 months Anthem paid something just by Brian Kim's powerful demand letter. I love his letter, it is a hall of fame demand letter. Unfortunately, I'm still facing more surgery, and the best surgeons are not completely covered with health insurance. Brian Kim says the next step for me to file an arbitration against Anthem. I am angry that Anthem Blue Cross puts their insured through dishonesty and injustices, especially when I'm faced with needing more money for surgery and life -time type medical care. I wonder how many others like me this is happening to. Brian Kim has the keen ability to accurately access situations and promptly take action. He is also 100% committed to communication. He shows respect for his clients. He is a very respectable and respectful attorney, for always replying to emails and returning phone calls. He's a problem solver. I admire his clean and sharp legal practice. In other words, he holds the highest ethical standards. I've spoken with and worked with many attorneys, therefore I can vouch for this. Having a meticulous personality, every word which he speaks and writes is A+++ with no typos. Brian Kim is outstanding, proficient and results driven. He's a very good human being. Great Man Great Attorney

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Associations

2009 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2007 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - 2015

American Association for Justice

Chair, Insurance Section

2014 - 2015

Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association

Board Member

Education

2001

University of Southern California Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Harvard University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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