Mel L. Crawford

Mel Crawford successfully won my appeals for both Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD). He accomplished these feats despite the fact that my debilitating migraine disease has no objective evidence. He achieved success with my claims while being attentive to the financial risk-...reward balance of expert witnesses. He used clear, organized thinking to associate a broad and deep knowledge of legal citations to my disability. Reading his work, I easily recognized that my insurer’s games and tricks were no match for his no-nonsense solid facts and arguments. He simply deprived my insurer of any possible response other than “Claim Approved”. He is ethical, detailed, thorough, effective, and efficient. He is an articulate, formidable, Ivy League legal strategist. He applied all of his highly-skilled attributes and experience at full force for the purpose of obtaining a successful outcome to my appeal. In addition, he listens, acknowledges, advocates and educates. Mr. Crawford delivers astounding performance with an astounding personality. I highly recommend him.

I was referred to Mel by another attorney and I hired him to handle my LTD claim when I was denied my LTD benefits for an injury that occurred at work. My LTD provided denied my initial claim even though my employer had accepted 100% responsibility for my injury. Mel won the appeal. My LTD benefi...ts were paid 10 months after I filed the initial claim. Then issued one check and then tried to close my claim. Mel handled this and my benefits checks started being sent monthly. Mel has continued dealing with my LTD carrier and has shielded me from the nitpicking. From day one Mel has made me feel like his top priority.

I felt like I was on a ledge and everywhere - no one was able to help me. Mel has a very calming personality with an optimistic attitude that only comes with years of experience and understanding of the insurance industry. Also, he was sympathetic with my budget along with working at distance since ...I did not live in the Seattle area- we worked through it - together. He was able to get an appeal on my LTD by gathering the facts, working with my doctors, and pulling in his team of experts. Thanks to Mel, I no longer feel like I am on the ledge!

Mel did an outstanding job helping me contest a denial of short term and long term disability benefits from a large Insurance company. He took me through a comprehensive review of the facts associated with my case, and created an excellent document that was quickly accepted by the insurance company ...as proof that the denial of benefit was incorrect. Mel is very personable, and efficient. I would recommend Mel as an advocate unequivocally.

I was very fortunate in finding and hiring Mel Crawford to represent my disability claim. The disability Insurance Co denied my every claim, even though Social Security approved me for benefits within 30 days of application!!! Mr. Crawford's specialty is Disability and he is well versed on the ERISA... law. The Insurance Co denied my STD & LTD claims for up to 2 years. Mel's perseverance, expertise, and innovative style paid off when the Insurance Co offered to settle just days before my case went before a judge. Because I am unable to disclose specifics I can only say that Mr. Mel Crawford is one of the top Disability & ERISA attorneys available! Mel always kept me informed, and returned calls/email immediately. He is professional, compassionate and a pleasure to work with. Mel's fees were very low compared to the work that he put into my claim! Don't put yourself through the torture of dealing with Disability Insurance Companies yourself, hire Mr. Mel Crawford immediately!!!