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Our experienced ERISA attorneys represent those who have had their benefits denied, incorrectly calculated, or dealing with another employer or insurance company issue. At Stewart Lee Karlin Law Group, PC, our team is dedicated to reserving your Employment Retirement Income.
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Experienced ERISA Attorneys serving New York, New Jersey, Florida and beyond
The ERISA lawyers at Stewart Karlin Law Group, PC have years of experience in ERISA law, successfully helping many injured employees get the appropriate short term disability vs long term disability and life insurance benefits. We help you get back on your feet. Our ERISA attorneys understand how insurance companies work, how ERISA law covers employees, and what information is required to satisfy employer’s insurance companies to approve employee long term disability claims and long term disability pensions.
ERISA Attorneys Serving the Tri State Area and Florida For 30 Years
If you are looking for an ERISA attorney who can provide legal guidance regardless of where your employer’s home office might be located, then contact our team today. We offer services in several states, including New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida, which have federal insurance preemption laws just like New York. Our knowledge and expertise make this firm truly stand apart from the rest. If we can’t win your case, there is no fee for you!
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Professional ERISA Lawyers Delivering Favorable Results
Helping you file your ERISA claims and protecting your interests from the beginning of this process.
Appealing claim denials – we have experience working with insurance companies and know how to prepare an appeal. We know that it is crucial and necessary to build a proper record that could be used later in Federal Court.
We are ready to Litigate if necessary- Although nobody wants to go to court, sometimes you have to. You can be confident that the attorneys at Stewart Lee Karlin Law Group, PC will zealously fight for your ERISA / disability claim in court should that need arise. We have experience litigating in Federal Courts. We will help you get your long-term disability or life insurance benefits you deserve!
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Stewart Lee Karlin Law Group, PC has been providing high quality legal services for over 30 years. Over the course of our tenure, we have seen how quickly things can change and have developed skills to make sure that your needs are met no matter what they may be.
ERISA Has 3 Main Parts
- Title I – Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 – ERISA. This part of ERISA establishes minimum standards for pension plans in the private sector
- Title II – Administration and Enforcement – A&E. This part of ERISA establishes the rules and procedures for the administration and enforcement of ERISA
- Title III – Investment Company Act of 1940 – ICA. ICA regulates investment companies, such as mutual funds
What does ERISA stand for?
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 governs the majority of employer-provided health insurance, pension, investment, and profit-sharing plans.
What is ERISA? Erisa FAQ's
ERISA is a federal law that governs employee benefit plans in the United States. ERISA protects the interests of employees and their beneficiaries by requiring plan sponsors to provide plan information and establish standards of conduct for plan managers and other fiduciaries.
ERISA does not apply to government plans or church plans.
ERISA (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974) is a federal law that sets minimum standards for private-sector pension, health, disability, life insurance, and other employee benefit plans. Our ERISA attorneys handle claims involving short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance benefits, pension plans, and more.
If your claim is denied or benefits are underpaid, you should promptly:
Obtain your plan’s summary plan description and denial letter.
Contact an ERISA attorney to review your denial and plan documents.
File an internal appeal with your insurer within the deadlines specified in your plan (often 60–180 days).
Prepare for litigation if the appeal is unsuccessful.
Our team will guide you through each step—leveraging our no-win, no-fee policy so you only pay if we recover benefits for you.
Under our contingency fee arrangement, you pay no attorney fees unless we secure a recovery on your behalf. This means:
Free initial consultation to evaluate your ERISA claim.
No upfront costs for filing appeals or litigation.
Attorney fees only if we obtain benefits or a settlement.
It ensures you can pursue your claim without financial risk
Our ERISA practice covers all federal-preempted ERISA matters nationwide, with particular focus on:
New York (including NYC)
New Jersey
Florida
Connecticut
We’ve successfully represented clients in Federal Courts across these jurisdictions for over 30 years.
While plan-specific deadlines vary, most ERISA plans require:
60–180 days to file an internal appeal after denial.
Filing suit in federal court within one year of the final denial (or the deadline set by your plan).
It’s crucial to act quickly—contact us as soon as you receive a denial to preserve your rights and meet all deadlines.
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