Dell Disability Lawyers is a nationwide disability insurance law firm established in 1979. Our attorneys represent claimants at all stages of long-term disability insurance claims.
Dell Disability Lawyers is a nationwide disability insurance law firm established in 1979. Led by Managing Attorney Gregory Dell, our team focuses exclusively on the representation of long-term disability insurance claimants in both individual and group (ERISA) claims.Our disability insurance lawyers represent claimants at all stages of a claim: the initial application process, monthly claim handling, denial of benefits, ERISA administrative appeals, lawsuits in federal and state courts, and lump-sum policy buyouts. We have litigated against every major disability insurance company in the country and have recovered over $800 million in disability benefits for thousands of clients nationwide.Managing Attorney Gregory Dell was selected by Thomson Reuters in 2006 to author the long-term disability insurance chapter of Florida Insurance Law and Practice (Vol. 17, Florida Practice Series), a treatise published annually and used by attorneys and judges as an authoritative source on disability insurance law. Mr. Dell serves as Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Health and Disability Insurance Law Committee.The firm has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a "Best Law Firm" in the area of Insurance Law. Our attorneys hold AV Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell and have been selected to Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America.We always offer a free consultation and never charge any fees or costs unless we are able to recover benefits for our clients.
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Dell Disability Lawyers got this award in 2021
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ERISA
Posted by anonymous
October 26, 2020
Hired Law Firm
Steven Dell and the staff helped me through a very difficult period in my life. I am very grateful. I am a physician and take care of people in very difficult situations 24/7. When I get that level of care and expertise back I am deeply deeply appreciative. They facilitated a difficult process, made it relatively easy, and obtained a successful outcome. Thank you
I highly recommend Rachel Alters and her team. Rachel Alters & Liz M. worked hard with my lawsuit against Cigna. I never could have made it all happen without them. If I ever had any questions, they were promptly addressed, email were answered within 24 hrs., and I was never left in the dark about what was happening with my case.
ERISA
Posted by anonymous
October 08, 2020
Hired Law Firm
Rachel Alters & Liz M. for all their worked hard to win my lawsuit against Cigna. I never could have made it all happen without them. If I ever had any questions, they were promptly addressed, email were answered within 24 hrs., and I was never left in the dark about what was happening with my case. I argued with the insurance company about what was owed to me for years and was always rejected. Rachel and her team took on my case and were able to secure monies for my past, present and future. I received more money than I thought was possible and it was all done quickly. My case was not a large case but Rachel still wanted to help. You don’t find many attorneys with a heart. Distance was never an issue. They are located in Florida and I was in Arizona and Illinois at the time I was their client and they were still able to help me with my case and get it settled. I highly recommend Rachel Alters and her team at Dell & Schaefer. They are caring and very experienced.
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Thank you for the review. Attorney Rachel Alters and her assistant Liz are a super team . We are lucky to have them on our team. Glad we could help.
ERISA
Posted by anonymous
June 04, 2020
Hired Law Firm
I really do appreciate everything that Mr. Alex Palamara and Vanessa did during this process Thank you for taking a chance on my husband's case when no one else would. I knew it would be an uphill battle, but I'm pleased with the outcome. As I said, it's like found money.
ERISA
Posted by anonymous
April 24, 2020
Hired Law Firm
Dell & Schaefer brought the legal expertise needed to ensure the insurance company honored their end of the policy. Years of dealing with insurance companies as an accountant couldn’t prepare me for the battle I would face when I needed to file a disability claim. Special thanks to Alex Palamara and his assistant, Sonia Nogueira for all their knowledge, experience and courtesy. Dell & Schaefer is the firm you need by your side when dealing with insurance companies in your time of need.
A disability insurance claim is unlike many other insurance claims. Often, a claim involves a fairly obvious and straightforward incident: an illness, a death, a car accident. The perception of the claimant can be very different than the perception of the insurance company. This misunderstanding can possibly lead to a denied claim. Therefore, I believe it is imperative to have an attorney specialized in disability insurance when filing a disability claim. An attorney who has experience in this particular area of the law is the best solution to avoiding a misunderstanding between the claimant and the insurance representative. He can validate the claimant’s concerns and represent it to the insurance company clearly and concisely thus avoiding the possibility of a wrongly denied claim. I fully recommend Mr. Alex Palamara of the law firm Dell & Schaefer.
Mr. Dell is a terrific Disability Lawyer. My husband started working with Mr. Dell in 2017. I started working directly with Mr. Dell myself in August 2018 after my husband had a severe stroke during quadruple bypass surgery. When my husband had the stroke I was devastated. Kevin, my husband, handled everything in our lives financially. I did nothing. I accidentally called Mr. Dell, one day after Kevin had the stroke, thinking he was different type of business lawyer that we had been dealing with. Mr. Dell explained to me that he could help and has been doing so ever since. Mr. Dell will fight for you and get you what you deserve. Mr. Dell’s staff is also fantastic!
I recommend their services to anyone who needs help navigating the incredibly difficult world on long term disability insurance claims. I never thought I would need to use my policy or have the medical issues I am currently dealing with. However, I can’t tell you how reassuring it is to have such a wonderful team of attorneys and staff helping me every step of the way. They have amazing testimonials on their site and I can tell you from my experience .. they are all true. I am truly grateful for their service.
I truly cannot say enough good things about Dell & Schaefer. I am going through one of the most difficult mental and medical times of my life. I have received nothing but kindness, compassion and prompt responses to any questions or concerns I ever have about my case. Gregory Dell one of the owners has written me himself after hours to answer my questions and to reassure me on various aspects of my case. I honestly don’t know any other attorney who takes the time to do that. His entire staff , his paralegals , my other attorney on his team are all so incredibly helpful.
Greg Dell and his assistant Anneli have been extremely responsive and helpful, not only our initial consultations, but in follow-ups 1 and 2 years later with the insurance company to ensure that they comply with their agreements (which they did), as well as a separate and only slightly-related inquiry about our health insurance. I always hear back from them very quickly, which is rare and greatly appreciated.
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