Testimonial of Mark Maneval (Client)
When my LTD claim was denied, via research on the internet, I discovered the legal services of Mike McKuin - ERISA Lawyer! I am forever glad I did. Even finding an ERISA attorney can be challenging in many areas of the country, but finding one that is highly qualified is quite difficult.
Looking back now, I know I could not have found a better attorney to handle my case. His ERISA acumen and decades of experience were clearly apparent from the beginning and throughout every step of the case.
As soon as Mike took over, my anxiety was gone and my confidence was restored, as Mike continually provided me with reassurance that he would do everything in his power to recover. I always felt he was working as hard as possible in my best interest.
Mike’s extensive ERISA experience that includes not only working in ERISA, but also in private practice now well over two decades, came to bear early on in my case to build a strong administrative record which ensured a successful result for me. My case went into litigation, and I continually saw Mike’s expertise in handling every contingency that arose.
Mike is intimately familiar with the industry’s experts, whether it be a vocational expert or the best mediator to secure. He knows the differences among the courts and the attorneys handling for the insurers. You can even go on line and read his technical papers on ERISA topics.
Without Mike’s involvement, I would have lost my sanity, but now my life has been restored following the steadfast efforts of Mike during my wait for the recovery.
If anyone in my family or my friends ever need an ERISA lawyer, I would insist they retain Mike.
I highly recommend that any person with a LTD claim problem consult with Mike. If you retain him you will be pleased with the results.
Mark Maneval
Former Reinsurance Claims Auditor
Testimonial of Anthony Anatra (Client)
I did my home work when I found out I could no longer work. Read everything I could on ERISA type cases. It was clear after being "Jerked" around by my LTD insurer, it was time to get serious. I found Mr. McKuin. I was pretty well inside out by that time, and after my initial talk with him I was already getting right side out again. He did not charge me for the initial phone call that was quite lengthy, but I was convinced that he was my salvation in my litigation.
I followed his lead and instructions, he was always very clear and precise in what I needed to do next, including some extra testing of myself. The weight of almost a year of fighting was starting to go away, as Mr. McKuin worked from his end to pull things together. I was copied on every piece of correspondence that was sent out, I was always notified of what he is, and plans to do next. I was told when he would be out of the office and in some cases, even though I did not use it he would leave me his cell phone number should I need to contact him out of the office.
Mr. McKuin "KNOWS" ERISA, and it is not a fun part of the legal system, quite the opposite. He knows what LTD insurers are up to and believe me they are not interested in you or your disability or how you are getting along with out the funds they are supposed to be paying you. Mr. McKuin Knows! He knows only to well and works well with in the legal limits to protect you and your interest
Mr. McKuin is the legal counsel that I recommend to folks who need help with LTD denial of benefits. I have already referred a friend who really likes what Mr. McKuin has done for her.
I refer to Mr. Mike McKuin as just Mr. McKuin on my own as a testament to the amount of respect I have for him. Not only did he handle my difficult case to a reasonable conclusion, but he mentored me though the entire process. A long process at that.
Thank you Mr. McKuin!
Tony Anatra
Las Vegas, NV
Remarks of Raul Aguilar (Former Legal Counsel, California Department of Insurance)
Michael,
I am a former California DOI attorney, in private practice for over 20 years, and have recently had some inquires regarding the formation of an MET. I have a unique insurance background and consider myself quite knowledgeable about insurance law in California. Since I have not done much work in this area for almost ten years, I did a cursory internet search of current literature on the subject of multiple employer trusts and came across some articles you published in the late 1990's. I thought that I knew or had known about every knowledgeable lawyer in the industry.
I must express my genuine surprise at the accuracy of your insight as expressed in those articles. Please accept my belated congratulations . I always assumed the process was a closely held secret among a small group of practitioners who worked at keeping the Department away from their operations.
Raul Aguilar
San Francisco, CA