Mel L. Crawford

I went to Mel after my LTD cut off my monthly benefits. Anyone that is currently looking for a disability attorney knows how traumatic and stressful the whole process is. Mel is an exceptionally skilled, competent, and knowledgeable attorney. Following Mel's guidance, and putting my trust in his ab...ilities, he was successful in resolving my situation to my fullest satisfaction. Nothing happens fast in the LTD world. However, Mel's experience instilled a great confidence (knowing that I was doing the right thing, and going down the right path). While nothing is guaranteed in this world, being able to have confidence in anything dealing with LTD is a rare commodity and hard to come by. My family and I couldn't be happier with the way Mel conducted himself, communicated, and ultimately in the result he was able to secure. I only wish that I would have secured his services earlier on so that I could have either avoided the whole appeals process altogether or that I would have seen it coming a mile away so I would have been better prepared to contend with it when it happened. Regardless, I will now continue to retain Mel's services for my ongoing needs. I can't recommend Mel highly enough!!!

When I couldn't find and an attorney to take me on as a client, an angel was presented to me in the name of Mel Crawford. He is an attorney shows compassion for his clients. He takes the time to understand you as a person, and your specific health issues, in order to best represent you as his clien...t. He is honest and up front with the realities of what you can expect from him and what he can or can't do for you. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, hard working, and exceptional attorney in his field.

Mel was instrumental in helping us put together an appeal after being removed from long term disability insurance. He guided us through what is a very opaque and stacked process. He was also able to identify nefarious practices and places where Unum was trying to mislead us and make the appeal more d...ifficult. Without Mel, I am not sure we would have been able to get reinstated. His ability to help, his understanding when hearing our story, and his tenacious legal ability allowed us to put together an irrefutable packet of evidence to combat Unum. He was critical to our success.

Mel Crawford's expertise with both my disability insurer and employer as well as applicable laws resulted in the maximum payout of my benefits. He is thoughtful, extremely responsive, and efficient. I have referred colleagues in the past and will continue to do so in the future. About two years ...ago I faced a devastating and complex disability which required I access my long-term private disability benefits through my employer. Having faced a similar situation in the past, I was familiar with the process and tactics I was up against with the Insurance Company. Through a mutual colleague, I was referred to The Law Office of Mel Crawford. In our initial consultation Mel was empathetic, validated my fear and anxiety as justified, explained thoroughly and clearly the process, and offered fair and competitive rates. I left the meeting with renewed hope that I would have the opportunity to focus on my recovery without the fear of overwhelming, scary procedures. Those expectations were well-exceeded. Over the course of my leave, Mel vigorously and effectively protected my benefits. He was always extremely responsive in emails and phone calls. As complexities inevitably arose, he provided background and guidance with a recommended path forward. This path was the right one 100% of the time. If you are facing a similar situation, please reach out to Mel. It will make your life easier, alleviate your fear and anxiety, and help protect your income and assets - and, most importantly, allow you to focus on recovery.

I asked for Mel to help with an important part of my private disability insurance determination. He knew all of the ins and outs and ‘whatfors’ and kindly and efficiently (and with integrity) helped me achieve a fair resolution of the issue. I would recommend him to anyone seeking assistance with pr...ivate disability contracts where he practices. I can’t sing his praises more highly.