B&P has almost 40 years of experience in ERISA litigation, having first become involved in that area in 1986. ERISA (the Employee Income Security Act of 1974), is a federal law governing employment benefits other than wages and salaries. That usually translates into employer provided healthcare benefits, disability benefits and pension benefits, but can also involve other matters. At B&P we handle the full range of ERISA litigation, including health insurance claims when your insurer and/or employer refuses to cover a medical procedure, disability claims when your insurer and/or employer denies your disability claim, or disputes concerning whether you are entitled to a pension or the amount to which you are entitled. We also represent physicians seeking to collect sums due under an ERISA plan for medical services performed. We handle all aspects of an ERISA claim, from preparing and filing the initial claim, to appealing a denial of claim, to fighting it out in federal court.
If you are reading this, you have probably already discovered that there are not many attorneys in Florida who practice ERISA litigation. There are just a handful of us and most of those represent the insurers and/or employers. We represent the employee. ERISA litigation is a fairly obscure sub-specialty and if you have an ERISA matter, you would be advised to use an attorney who focuses on this area. We would also note that under the ERISA statute, the law is generally stacked against someone seeking benefits. As a result, it is very important to prepare in advance of making a claim for benefits in order to overcome that advantage. If you are contemplating a claim for benefits under an ERISA plan, we would highly advise that you contact an attorney experienced in ERISA first. It can make a big difference in the success of your claim. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at any time. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.