Justin C. Frankel - Profile

Justin C. Frankel is dedicated to advocating for the interests of clients whose long term disability insurance claims have been rejected, postponed, or ceased. His legal practice is entirely focused on serving policyholders of long term disability insurance. He prioritizes his clients' well-being and ensures they receive compassionate care during challenging circumstances. Mr. Frankel handles ERISA appeals and administrative procedures on a daily basis. With his profound knowledge of this specialized area of law, he delivers informed and skillful representation to his clients. He possesses a deep comprehension of the ERISA appeals process, the intricate regulations governing ERISA, and the crucial time constraints inherent in this legal domain, all of which he applies to each case he undertakes. Additionally, Mr. Frankel is an adept litigator who represents clients in various court settings, including county, state, and federal levels. He assists individual owners of private long term disability insurance policies whose benefits have been terminated, delayed, denied, or are subject to scrutiny by insurance providers. Mr. Frankel has been honored with an AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the organization's highest accolade. He has also been recognized by Super Lawyers for inclusion in their esteemed roster of attorneys in the New York Metro listings for 2011 and 2013 - 2018, a distinction awarded to only five percent of legal professionals in the New York Metro region. Before establishing Frankel & Newfield, Mr. Frankel dedicated his efforts to representing policyholders in diverse insurance disputes, primarily focusing on long term disability insurance litigation and intricate civil litigation matters. He previously served at a prominent law firm, where he championed the rights of individuals impacted by class action lawsuits nationwide.