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  • How We Help
    • High-Stakes Disability Claims

      We help professionals and executives plan, file, appeal, and protect long term disability claims with strong evidence, practical strategy, and empathetic guidance.

      Proactively Plan Your Leave
      File a Strong LTD Claim
      Prepare a Strong LTD Appeal
      Protect Your Ongoing Benefits
      Pursue Litigation or Mediation
      Book a Consult
    • We Know Your Diagnosis

      We work with a wide range of diagnoses and focus on how symptoms impact your ability to function, with significant experience in complex neurological conditions such as TBI and brain tumors.

      Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
      Parkinson’s Disease
      Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS)
      Cancer
      Mild Cognitive Impairment
      View All
    • We Know Your Insurer

      We work with all major disability insurers and understand how each evaluates claims, including the issues that often lead to denials and how to address them.

      Unum
      MetLife
      Hartford
      Guardian
      Reliance
      View All
    • We Know Your Occupation

      We know the cognitive, functional, and performance demands placed on executives and professionals. Our team can translate those demands into evidence insurers must consider when evaluating your ability to work.

      Physician
      Attorney
      Executive
      Trader
      Dentist
      View All
  • Claim Issues
    • Policy Issues

      Your policy sets the rules for your claim. Learn how definitions, limitations, exclusions, and benefit provisions may affect your eligibility, benefits, and claim strategy.

      Definition of Disability
      Eligibility Provisions
      Limitations and Durations
      Residual/Partial Disability
      View More
    • Strategy Issues

      A strong disability claim requires more than medical records. We focus on evidence, timing, insurer scrutiny, and early planning to help position your claim for approval, appeal, or ongoing benefit protection.

      Before Filing Your Claim
      Prove Your Claim
      Protect Ongoing Benefits
      Appeal Your Denial
      View More
    • Litigation Issues

      Learn how LTD litigation works after a denied or terminated claim, including what courts review and what outcomes may be possible.

      ERISA Litigation Timeline
      Standard of Review
      Trial Possibility
      Settlement Discussions
      View More
    • Procedural Issues

      ERISA and Department of Labor claim rules affect how your insurer must review your claim, explain its decision, and handle your appeal. Learn how these procedural protections can shape your rights and claim strategy.

      What Does ERISA Mean?
      ERISA Coverage Explained
      Litigation Under ERISA
      Why Hire an Attorney
      View More
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    • book-bookmark-svgrepo-com 1 Scholarly Publications

      Explore our published articles in leading legal journals on disability insurance and ERISA law.

      American Association for Justice Trial Magazine July 2024
      ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal 2024
      NYSBA Labor and Employment Law Journal 2023
      Read Our Latest Publication
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      Join our CLE classes and watch on-demand webinars covering long term disability claims, ERISA law, and practical strategies.

      U.S. Pain Foundation: Navigating Insurance and Disability Benefits
      A Practical Guide to ERISA Long Term Disability Claims (Update)
      Strategies for ERISA Long Term Disability Litigations
      View More Classes
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      Watch videos explaining key issues in disability claims, including medical evaluations, surveillance, and appeals.

      Sneaky Surveillance Tactics
      Functional Capacity Evaluation: What to Expect
      How a Neuropsychological Evaluation Can Help
      View More Videos
    • book-bookmark-svgrepo-com 1Educational Books

      Access our books providing in-depth guidance on ERISA and long term disability claims for attorneys and professionals.

      An Employment Attorney’s Guide to ERISA Long Term Disability Claims
      ERISA Disability Claims and Litigation
      An Attorney’s Guide to ERISA Disability Claims
      View More Books
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  • TBI Center
    • Traumatic Brain Injury Center

      We offer focused guidance for TBI long term disability claims.

      Our TBI Center helps clients and families understand how these claims are evaluated, what evidence matters, and how to avoid common insurer misunderstandings.

      Visit Our TBI Center
    • BIAA Preferred Attorneys 

      the Brain Injury Association of America recognizes Riemer Hess as a Preferred Attorney.

      We have extensive experience with TBI long term disability claims and understand the challenges that arise when symptoms are serious but not always visible.

      View Our BIAA Profile
    • Featured TBI Article

      Partner Jennifer Hess authored Tackling Disability in TBI Cases, featured in the July 2024 issue of Trial Magazine, published by the American Association for Justice (AAJ).

      The article discusses why these claims require careful medical, occupational, and legal analysis.

      Read the AAJ Article
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  • Why Us
    • Our Commitment to You

      We help professionals and executives make informed decisions about their disability claims.

      Our Mission & Values
      Who We Help
      Choosing the Right LTD Attorney
      Firm Quarterly Report
      Careers at Riemer Hess
      See Our Committment
    • What Our Clients Say 

      We’re trusted for our results and known for making the disability process less stressful for our clients.

      "They balanced complex legal advice with empathy."
      "What stood out most was how strategic and thorough they were."
      "They set realistic expectations from the beginning about what could be achieved, and they delivered exactly as promised."
      "They made our case a priority and served as strong, proactive advocates."
      "I wouldn’t give another team serious consideration."
      See Our Client Reviews
    • Our Dedicated Legal Team

      Our team brings empathy, experience, and practical strategy to every claim.

      Scott Riemer, Partner
      Jennifer Hess, Partner
      Ryan McIntyre, Partner
      Joel Zelkowitz, Partner
      Samantha Wladich, Associate
      Jennifer Manger, Associate
      Hannah Harrington, Practice Manager
      Nicole Binns, Relationship Manager
      Meet Our Riemer Hess Team
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  • How We Help
      How We Help
    • High-Stakes Disability Claims

      We help professionals and executives plan, file, appeal, and protect long term disability claims with strong evidence, practical strategy, and empathetic guidance.

      Proactively Plan Your Leave
      File a Strong LTD Claim
      Prepare a Strong LTD Appeal
      Protect Your Ongoing Benefits
      Pursue Litigation or Mediation
      Book a Consult
    • We Know Your Diagnosis

      We work with a wide range of diagnoses and focus on how symptoms impact your ability to function, with significant experience in complex neurological conditions such as TBI and brain tumors.

      Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
      Parkinson’s Disease
      Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS)
      Cancer
      Mild Cognitive Impairment
      View All
    • We Know Your Insurer

      We work with all major disability insurers and understand how each evaluates claims, including the issues that often lead to denials and how to address them.

      Unum
      MetLife
      Hartford
      Guardian
      Reliance
      View All
    • We Know Your Occupation

      We know the cognitive, functional, and performance demands placed on executives and professionals. Our team can translate those demands into evidence insurers must consider when evaluating your ability to work.

      Physician
      Attorney
      Executive
      Trader
      Dentist
      View All
  • Claim Issues
      Claim Issues
    • Policy Issues

      Your policy sets the rules for your claim. Learn how definitions, limitations, exclusions, and benefit provisions may affect your eligibility, benefits, and claim strategy.

      Definition of Disability
      Eligibility Provisions
      Limitations and Durations
      Residual/Partial Disability
      View More
    • Strategy Issues

      A strong disability claim requires more than medical records. We focus on evidence, timing, insurer scrutiny, and early planning to help position your claim for approval, appeal, or ongoing benefit protection.

      Before Filing Your Claim
      Prove Your Claim
      Protect Ongoing Benefits
      Appeal Your Denial
      View More
    • Litigation Issues

      Learn how LTD litigation works after a denied or terminated claim, including what courts review and what outcomes may be possible.

      ERISA Litigation Timeline
      Standard of Review
      Trial Possibility
      Settlement Discussions
      View More
    • Procedural Issues

      ERISA and Department of Labor claim rules affect how your insurer must review your claim, explain its decision, and handle your appeal. Learn how these procedural protections can shape your rights and claim strategy.

      What Does ERISA Mean?
      ERISA Coverage Explained
      Litigation Under ERISA
      Why Hire an Attorney
      View More
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  • Insights
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    • book-bookmark-svgrepo-com 1 Scholarly Publications

      Explore our published articles in leading legal journals on disability insurance and ERISA law.

      American Association for Justice Trial Magazine July 2024
      ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal 2024
      NYSBA Labor and Employment Law Journal 2023
      Read Our Latest Publication
    • monitor-svgrepo-com 1Classes and Webinars

      Join our CLE classes and watch on-demand webinars covering long term disability claims, ERISA law, and practical strategies.

      U.S. Pain Foundation: Navigating Insurance and Disability Benefits
      A Practical Guide to ERISA Long Term Disability Claims (Update)
      Strategies for ERISA Long Term Disability Litigations
      View More Classes
    • video-play-svgrepo-com 1Videos

      Watch videos explaining key issues in disability claims, including medical evaluations, surveillance, and appeals.

      Sneaky Surveillance Tactics
      Functional Capacity Evaluation: What to Expect
      How a Neuropsychological Evaluation Can Help
      View More Videos
    • book-bookmark-svgrepo-com 1Educational Books

      Access our books providing in-depth guidance on ERISA and long term disability claims for attorneys and professionals.

      An Employment Attorney’s Guide to ERISA Long Term Disability Claims
      ERISA Disability Claims and Litigation
      An Attorney’s Guide to ERISA Disability Claims
      View More Books
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  • TBI Center
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    • Traumatic Brain Injury Center

      We offer focused guidance for TBI long term disability claims.

      Our TBI Center helps clients and families understand how these claims are evaluated, what evidence matters, and how to avoid common insurer misunderstandings.

      Visit Our TBI Center
    • BIAA Preferred Attorneys 

      the Brain Injury Association of America recognizes Riemer Hess as a Preferred Attorney.

      We have extensive experience with TBI long term disability claims and understand the challenges that arise when symptoms are serious but not always visible.

      View Our BIAA Profile
    • Featured TBI Article

      Partner Jennifer Hess authored Tackling Disability in TBI Cases, featured in the July 2024 issue of Trial Magazine, published by the American Association for Justice (AAJ).

      The article discusses why these claims require careful medical, occupational, and legal analysis.

      Read the AAJ Article
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      Why Us
    • Our Commitment to You

      We help professionals and executives make informed decisions about their disability claims.

      Our Mission & Values
      Who We Help
      Choosing the Right LTD Attorney
      Firm Quarterly Report
      Careers at Riemer Hess
      See Our Committment
    • What Our Clients Say 

      We’re trusted for our results and known for making the disability process less stressful for our clients.

      "They balanced complex legal advice with empathy."
      "What stood out most was how strategic and thorough they were."
      "They set realistic expectations from the beginning about what could be achieved, and they delivered exactly as promised."
      "They made our case a priority and served as strong, proactive advocates."
      "I wouldn’t give another team serious consideration."
      See Our Client Reviews
    • Our Dedicated Legal Team

      Our team brings empathy, experience, and practical strategy to every claim.

      Scott Riemer, Partner
      Jennifer Hess, Partner
      Ryan McIntyre, Partner
      Joel Zelkowitz, Partner
      Samantha Wladich, Associate
      Jennifer Manger, Associate
      Hannah Harrington, Practice Manager
      Nicole Binns, Relationship Manager
      Meet Our Riemer Hess Team
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    We help with all stages of long term disability claims.

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    Protect your benefits
    Pursue Litigation
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    We help with a wide variety of diagnoses.

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    We help deal with all major disability insurers.

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    We develop proactive strategies designed to win your disability benefits.

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    We aggressively litigate disability insurance matters in the heart of NYC.

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    Find essential support and guidance on navigating disability claims for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

    Our TBI Center is designed to assist you through the process, making it simpler to understand and manage.

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    We are nationwide long term disability leaders headquartered in NYC.

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    Our team has a rare blend of empathy and expertise.

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Riemer Hess LLC is a national disability insurance law firm based in New York City. We practice exclusively long term disability insurance for claimants and plaintiffs. We represent professionals and executives in long term disability claims, including both ERISA group policies and private individual policies.

What makes us different?

We’ve litigated more ERISA disability cases in the Southern District of New York than any other plaintiff's LTD firm. For over 30 years, we’ve helped clients nationwide recover hundreds of millions in benefits, settlements, and judgments.

We are Preferred Attorneys to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). We have successfully handled over 100 traumatic brain injury (TBI) long term disability claims and regularly represent clients with traumatic brain injuries, neurological disorders, chronic pain conditions, and other complex medical conditions affecting cognitive function, memory, stamina, and the ability to sustain work.

We are also committed to public education and proactive advocacy within the disability community. In addition to helping clients after claim denials, we regularly assist individuals during the claim filing process to help strengthen claims early and reduce the risk of avoidable problems. We recently collaborated with the U.S. Pain Foundation on educational resources addressing chronic pain and disability insurance claims.

Why do clients trust us?

Our reputation is built on a rare blend of empathy, responsiveness, legal skill, and fierce advocacy in disability insurance law.

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