Stacy Monahan Tucker

Stacy Monahan Tucker

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 24 years

Insurance Lawyer at Bellevue, WA
Practice Areas: Insurance, Employee Benefits

13555 S.E. 36th St. Suite 100, Bellevue, WA

About Stacy

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits 50%

Assist individuals in obtaining the benefits they are owed through their employer, generally under ERISA law.

50%
Insurance 50%

Focus on representing insureds in life, health, disability and large-loss property insurance disputes with insurers.

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 750-750 per hour

Contingency

25%-50%


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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 7 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 7 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nevada for 8 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 15 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2010

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Monahan Tucker Law

13555 S.E. 36th St. Suite 100, Bellevue, WA, 98006

Monahan Tucker Law

401 NE 19th Ave Suite 200, Portland, OR, 97232

Monahan Tucker Law

66 Franklin Street Suite 300, Oakland, CA, 94607

Monahan Tucker Law

5777 W. Century Blvd. Suite 1110-2109, Los Angeles, CA, 90045

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Stacy Monahan Tucker's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by AJ | November 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Rockstar Attorney! Great Team! Great Firm! Great Result!

I empathize with you that you find yourself in need of a Disability Insurance Attorney. Stacy Tucker empathized, and compassionately assisted me throughout a very difficult, complicated and drawn-out legal process. I was very satisfied with the result we ultimately obtained. Stacy's effort, creati...vity and persistence got us there The progression of my case was not straight forward. My previous attorney argued my claim in court, but was given leave to withdraw from the case before it was decided, leaving me in an incredibly difficult situation. Facing the possibility of even more financial devastation, I needed to find an attorney willing to represent an already partially briefed proceeding in Federal court. I was referred to Stacy from another attorney who had handled a recent case with the same Insurance provider and employer. That attorney had provided me a list, Stacy was at the top of it. I contacted almost every possible ERISA disability insurance attorney in the 9th circuit. None would take my case, owing to the issues with the previously briefed claims. Stacy stepped up. Almost immediately and without caveat. Stacy and her firm took on the responsibility of my pending claims before the court and represented me up to the ultimate conclusion of my claims. Stacy was patient. So patient. Stacy walked me through and educated me on all the aspects and limitations of ERISA litigation. I had been humiliated and felt abused by the actions and circumstances of the process up to that point. I had taken it upon myself to exhaustively read about ERISA. Stacy fielded every question and every hypothetical approach I could muster in handling the case. She did this repeatedly, without any gripe or dismissive response. She educated me and guided me through what is and is not possible. She never promised anything she couldn't deliver. She was responsive. I never felt that I was being forced into anything by circumstances. In the ERISA insurance litigation process there are many external conditions and circumstances that may have impact on a claim. Stacy was clear and concise about what she thought would yield the best outcome, and clearly explained what the possible pitfalls and undesirable outcomes could be, should any judgement or result be unfavorable. There's never any way of knowing what the optimal outcome of any of these situations is. There are so many obstacles along the way. I would suggest you educate yourself, as much as possible, come to a realistic and informed idea of what an obtainable result is. Then you can rely on a smart, upstanding, capable attorney in Stacy to help you get there.

Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

An attorney who truly cares!

First of all, we won a big settlement! More importantly, Stacy and her team kept me informed regarding the case status, showed great compassion and instilled confidence. All this during a time where I was so very overwhelmed with grief and generally feeling pretty beat up. I could not have hoped for... a better outcome.

Posted by Lisa | August 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Excellent attorney! Could not be any better!

Kantor and Kantor and specifically Stacy helped me with my long-term disability case. After fighting with the insurance company on my own, I was exhausted and frustrated. After the very first conversation with Stacy, I knew I could rest easy and I was in good hands. She handled everything with... the insurance company and negotiated an excellent settlement for me that gave me financial but also mostly emotional peace of mind. I firmly believe without a doubt that she was the best attorney for the job. She is exceptionally knowledgeable, matter of fact, friendly, she responds quickly, explains things thoroughly, and she is fearless. She will file in court if needed, and not back down. She really advocates for the client. Glenn Kantor was also in our mediations and was fabulous, but Stacy did the heavy lifting. She did the initial evaluation of my case, saw the value and the wrong that had been done and fought for my case as if it were here own, while of course always leaving me the choices to make because it was my case. She cares a LOT. She always wanted me to make informed decisions, and she always supported the decisions that I made. She and this firm are believers in taking care of the client and it showed at all times. There is nothing I can say that would ever begin to do justice to the wonderful job Stacy and Glenn did to settle my case. They really go above and beyond, and I would highly recommend Stacy and Kantor and Kantor to anyone struggling with disability insurance issues.

Posted by Donald | August 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Stacy is wonderful. Very timely

Stacy is great. Her emails kept me abreast of every thing that was happening. Her explanations of things put my reservations at rest. Stacy is wonderful. I was lucky to get this attorney. Stacy was highly rated on the internet. My wife found the firm on the internet. Stacy is highly recommended. Ver...y Highly.

Posted by Bruce | January 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Case evaluation and management

Stacy is extremely efficient and responsive to my frequent questions. She works seamlessly with a team of well seasoned experts in insurance law. We are most grateful to have her guidance during the entire process from day one to finish.

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Stacy Monahan Tucker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Feuer

Insurance lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Stacey for many years and she's great. I would certainly call her if I had an insurance coverage issue."

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Michelle Roberts

Employee benefits lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Stacy in the ERISA legal community for many years. First as tough opposing counsel and then as a colleague on the plaintiff-side. Stacy is an excellent advocate for her clients. I highly recommend and endorse her."

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Aaron Engle

Employee benefits lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Over the years, I have seen firsthand Stacy's work and skills litigating ERISA governed long term disability cases. She knows the law and how to best advance the interests of her clients. She has achieved great results. I am sure that her clients appreciate her dedication and caring."

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Jonathan Feigenbaum

Insurance lawyer

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Michelle Roberts

Employee benefits lawyer

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Patrick LePley

Insurance lawyer

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Julian King

Employment and labor lawyer

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Aaron Engle

Insurance lawyer

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Mel Crawford

Insurance lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Top 25 Attorneys in Washington, Attorney Intel

2021

AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Founding Partner, Monahan Tucker Law

2020 - 2023

Partner, Kantor & Kantor

2009 - 2020

Partner, Ropers Majeski Kohn & Bentley

2006 - 2008

Senior Associate, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Oliver

2001 - 2006

Associate, Jones Day

Associations

2021 - Present

Center for Chronic Illness

Board of Directors

2014 - Present

International Disability Insurance Society

2001 - Present

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Wolf v. Life Ins. Co. of N. Am., 46 F.4th 979, 981 (9th Cir. 2022)

Appellate court upheld trial court win.

Koop v Fire Insurance Exchange, SCV266944, Sonoma County Superior Court

Farmers' motion was denied in full and Plaintiff was able to proceed to trial.

Wolf v. Life Ins. Co. of N. Am., No. C20-5684 BHS, 2021 WL 2105316 (W.D. Wash. May 25, 2021)

The court held that the insurance company had failed to demonstrate that the insured should have expected to die as a result of his actions, and ordered the insurer to pay the benefits in full.

Gustafson-Feis v. Reliance Standard Life Ins. Co., No. C20-5336 BHS, 2021 WL 1561690 (W.D. Wash. Apr. 21, 2021)

The court held that the insurer failed to sufficiently investigate the cause of her injury, choosing to assume that it was caused by her prior accident because that result was favorable for it.

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Education

2001

University of Chicago Law School

N/A

University of Chicago

Speaking Engagements

2023

American Migraine Foundation educational webinar Migraine and Navigating the Disability Process

2022

Center for Chronic Illness webinar

Disability and Health Insurance with Chronic Illness

2021

Sjogren's Foundation National Patient Conference

The Long Term Disability Insurance Claims Process

2017

International Disability Insurance Society Annual Conference

ERISA and Individual Long Term Disability Claims

2016

CLE seminar

Bad Faith Pitfalls in Disability, Group Accident and Life Insurance Claims

2016

CLE seminar

Insurance and Casualty Litigation Review, 2014-2015

2015

International Claim Association Annual Education Conference

Legal Pitfalls in ERISA and Individual Long Term Disability Claims

2014

OCBA Insurance Law Update Seminar

The Insurance Year in Review

2014

ACIC General Counsel Seminar

Cyber Insurance: the Next Big Thing?

2013

Association of California Insurance Companies General Counsel Meeting

Wearing Two Hats: The Effect of Cedell on Attorney-Client Privilege for Insurance Counsel

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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