Corinne Chandler

Corinne Chandler

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 45 years

Appeals Lawyer Practice Areas: Appeals, Insurance, Employee Benefits

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 42 years

State: California

Acquired: 1983

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Licensed in Illinois for 45 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1980

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Corinne Chandler's Reviews

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12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Toi | January 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

LTD Benefits / Extremely Grateful

When I got denied for LTD I didn’t know what to do or how to go about a proper appeal, that’s when I reached out to Kantor and Kantor for assistance. Upon hiring the firm to handle my case I was treat kindly, I was informed every step of the way and in the end with Corrine by my side successful. I wo...uld highly recommend Kantor and Kantor but especially Corrine, she made me feel at ease and helped me move forward and close a huge chapter in my life with a smile.

Posted by AC B | December 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

An excellent attorney to have on your side

Corrine Chandler has been my attorney for more than seven years, Corrine is an excellent, extremely knowledgeable, very competent attorney.  In addition Corrine is very personable; Corrine has always treated me better than if I were family, answering every one of my questions and concerns quickly and... accurately.  Corrine helped me navigate what could have been a very stressful situation.  It's tough enough going on disability, it is stressful with the uncertainty of obtaining benefits that you are entitled to from any large company for me, and probably most individuals is a daunting task.  Corrine and her team have always been there at every turn.  The peace of mind knowing that someone is there to fight for your rights, leaving you to focus on your condition is priceless.    I highly recommend Corrine and her team at Kantor & Kantor.

Posted by Steve | December 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Extremely satisfied

After my claim was denied in 2011 I knew I needed an experienced attorney who is familiar with ERISA and LTD. I was advised I had a difficult appeal due to my younger age (among many other factors.) I then found Corinne and scheduled a consultation. She was reassuring, professional, and more knowledg...eable about these ERISA claims than anyone I had spoken with. I was impressed, so I decided to retain her services and start the appeal process. Her office gathered all my medical records and put together an extensive appeal on my behalf. I was surprised by the care and effort that was put into everything. She kept me in the loop every step of the way and answered my many questions. She advised me on medical evaluations, annual reviews conducted by my LTD carrier, handled all paperwork, and her paralegal even attended my SSDI appeal. Well, after a long fight we eventually won the appeal and my benefits were reinstated! We’ve worked together for 8 years on this claim and I consider her a friend and an amazing attorney. I highly recommend Corinne and Kantor and Kantor.

Posted by Allen | February 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Outstanding attorney

My wife who is 89 years old has a long-term care policy for which we have been paying premiums for many years. Last year she filed a claim for home care assistance. After six months of never ending demands for more information from our insurance company, we were unable to get our claim approved. We h...ired Corinne and her hiring prompted our insurance company to approve our claim in a relatively short time period. After the claim was approved, Corinne worked directly with the company so that we could actually receive the money that we requested. Corinne is an exemplary lawyer, but equally important, she is a caring and compassionate human being. Collecting on a long-term care policy is a very complex procedure. I urge other policyholders to involve Corinne in the process as early as possible.

Posted by Julie | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Expert in her field

I suffer from a rare, incurable disorder and had been receiving long term disability benefits for 10 years. Suddenly, my carrier decided that I was “no longer disabled” and canceled my benefits. I found Kantor and Kantor who immediately accepted my case and began the appeal process. They set up a ...Functional Capacity Evaluation in which I was examined for a whole day to determine my ability to work and the assessment determined that I was too disabled to work. Armed with this information, along with statements from my doctors, the appeal was submitted and was denied. Kantor and Kantor proceeded to file a lawsuit which resulted in a settlement in mediation. Corinne Chandler handled my case and her knowledge, expertise and hard work resulted in a very fair settlement after a long and difficult mediation process. In addition, Kantor and Kantor was very fair with their fees. I am extremely pleased with the outcome of my case and would highly recommend this firm if you need legal assistance with your disability benefits.

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Timothy Rozelle

Employee benefits lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Corinne Chandler is at the pinnacle of the ERISA legal world. She brings with her a uniquely vast experience in this niche area of practice. This deep well of experience has for decades benefitted her clients especially in difficult cases with big insurers. Corinne is well-respected by her colleagues, opposing counsel and clients alike. She is intelligent, savvy, and kind and a legal advocate in the ERISA space that very few can match."

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Brent Brehm

Insurance lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Chandler is an exceptional attorney. For years she has demonstrated the highest ability to efficiently, expediently, and effectively move her client's cases toward a favorable outcome."

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Julian Baum

Employee benefits lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Highly skilled, experienced and respected in her field of ERISA litigation."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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Super Lawyers, California Super Lawyers

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2011

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2011

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Associations

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Nathans v Unum, 549 F. Supp.3d 1052 (C.D. Cal., 2021)

Unum's defense based on ERISA preemption was denied.

Myers v Aetna Ins. Co. 2020 WL 7423109 (C.D. Cal., 2020)

Plaintiff won after a court trial.

Groch v Dearborn National Life Insurance Company, 497 F. @upp.3d 826 (C.D. Cal., 2020)

Plaintiff won the case after a court trial.

Cochran v Reliance Standard Ins. Co., 2018 WL 1724650 (C.D. Cal., 2018)

The Court granted Plaintiff his benefits after a court trial.

Murphy v California Physicians Service, 2017 WL 1330636 (N.D. Cal, 2017)

Plaintiff won her disability benefits.

Yancy v United of Omaha, 2015 WL 9311729 (C.D. Cal., 2015)

Verdict for Plaintiff after a court trial.

Stratton v Life Insurance Company of N. America; 589 F. Supp.3d 1145 (S.D. Cal., 2002)

Verdict for Plaintiff

Abdel-Malek v. Life Ins. Co. of North America, 359 F.Supp2d 912 (C.D. Cal., 2005)

Judgment for Plaintiff

Archuleta v. Reliance Standard Life Ins. Co., 504 F. Supp.2d 876 (C.D., Cal., 2007)

Judgment for Plaintiff

Gaines v. Sargent Fletcher, Inc. Group Life Ins. Plan, 329 F.Supp2d 1198 (C.D. Cal, 2004)

Judgment for Plaintiff

Kreeger v. LINA, –F.Supp2d–, 2011 WL 710588 (C.D., Cal., 2011).

Judgment for Plaintiff

Rorabaugh v. Continental Cas., Co. (2009 WL 1578403 (C.D., Cal, 2009)

Judgment for Plaintiff

Sacks v. Standard Ins. Co., 671 F. Supp2d 1148 (C.D., Cal, 2009)

Judgment for Plaintiff

Taylor v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., 629 F.Supp2d 1032 (C.D., Cal, 2009)

Judgment for Plaintiff

Whealen v. Hartford Life & Acc. Ins. Co., 2007 WL 1891175 (C.D., Cal, 2007) aff’d, 332 Fed. Appx. 443 (9th Cir., 2009)

Judgment for Plaintiff

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Education

1977

St. Mary's College of Notre Dame

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

Aging in America Conference

Obtaining Insurance Benefits for Long-Term Care

2012

Private Duty Home Care Leadership Summit

Obtaining Insurance Benefits for Your Client’s Care

2011

Western Region Geriatric Care Management

Long Term Care Insurance: Obtaining Benefits and Understanding Policies

Publications

2019

California Insurance Lawyer Blog Should I Use the Insurer’s Appeal Form?

2019

California Insurance Lawyer Blog Four Key Steps to Proving an MS Disability Claim

Languages

English

Spanish

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