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Riemer Volunteers at MS Society Law Day

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Riemer Hess, who represents many clients who suffer from the devastating symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis served as volunteers at the Law Day of the multiple sclerosis New York City Chapter of the National MS Society on Sunday, May 17, 2015.  The event was hugely successful, helping many individuals with MS.

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Riemer Hess Convinces Court to Award Client $97,354.80 in Fees

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On March 27, 2014, the United States District Court in Manhattan awarded Mr. Riemer's client $97,354.80 in attorney fees. The Court awarded all attorney fees requested. In weighing the factors for deciding if attorney fees should be awarded, the Court found that the degree of culpability, deterrence, and the relative merits of the case favor plaintiff.

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Riemer Volunteers at the MS Society Legal Day

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On Sunday, December 15, 2013, attorney Scott M. Riemer volunteered at the Legal Day of the New York City Chapter of the MS Society. The Legal Day is an annual event that permits individuals suffering from Multiple Sclerosis to obtain legal help from a group of volunteer lawyers of various specialties. This year, because of the snow storm, participating individuals received telephone consultations instead of face-to-face meetings. Mr. Riemer has been volunteering for the MS Society Legal Day for over 10 years.

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Riemer Obtains Landmark Victory Against UNUM Stripping UNUM’s Discretionary Authority to Determine Benefit Eligibility

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On August 5, 2013, Riemer Hess won a landmark victory in McDonnell v. First Unum Life Ins. Co., 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 110361 (S.D.N.Y. August 5, 2013).
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Riemer Convinces Court to Award His Client $219,192 In Attorneys’ Fees and 9% Prejudgment Interest

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On July 24, 2013, Riemer Hess prevailed in a long-standing dispute over attorneys’ fees in Levitian v. Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.), 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 105686 (S.D.N.Y. July 24, 2013).

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