Losing my brother, father, and sister – each after prolonged, debilitating illnesses within a few months of each other – led me to change my career. I shifted from defending national insurance companies to standing up against them, fighting for people who are powerless in the face of their unfair practices. Before experiencing this firsthand, I didn’t fully grasp the profound impact that the denial or delay of the disability and life insurance benefits you’ve paid for and relied on can have, particularly when you’re focused on family and healing. What I went through with my own family shapes how I approach my clients and my work, and I will carry that perspective with me always.
After law school, landing a position at a prestigious “Big Law” firm representing major national insurance companies was a thrilling opportunity. Newly married and starting a family, I eagerly accepted the offer.
In the years that followed, I saw firsthand the tactics these companies used to deny or underpay claims. It quickly became clear how they exploited deserving claimants, offering them little to nothing when they needed help the most.
Representing insurance companies never felt like the right path for me. So, I decided to use the knowledge I gained in Big Law to fight for the real people and families affected by these practices, helping them recover the insurance benefits they were wrongfully denied. This career shift has been transformative, and I’m passionate about the work I do to help those in need.
When I left Big Law and stopped representing large insurers, I initially felt like I had “wasted” years of my career. However, I quickly realized that everything happens for a reason. The experience of working with national insurance companies has been invaluable to my current mission of helping victims of unjust claim denials.
Now, I can anticipate the insurance companies’ strategies and moves in every case. I know how to counter their tactics and stay one step ahead, giving my clients the best chance of winning the benefits they deserve.
