Delivering Specialized Legal Services in Employee Benefits Cases With Mark DeBofsky

Mark DeBofsky is the Principal at DeBofsky Law, a law firm dedicated to representing ERISA benefits claimants in matters relating to retirement and pension plans and disability, life, health, and long-term care insurance. With over 40 years of experience handling every imaginable type of benefits claims, Mark has been responsible for numerous precedent-setting appellate court decisions and other legal rulings.

In addition to his legal practice, Mark is also an accomplished educator and prolific writer. He served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (formerly John Marshall Law School) for over 20 years. He has received many awards and honors and made significant contributions to the field through his writings, including being a regular columnist for Law360 and the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and an annual contributor to the ERISA Survey of Federal Circuits published by the American Bar Association.

Can the complex and rapidly changing landscape of employee benefits law be mastered to deliver specialized legal services? How can a lawyer stay on top of this intricate area of practice?

As an accomplished attorney, legal analyst, and litigator, Mark DeBofsky is an expert in health, life, and disability insurance as well as the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and he suggests that the answer lies in continuous learning and a profound understanding of the subject matter. Mark underscores the importance of specialized knowledge and keeping abreast of the latest developments, stressing that this specific area of law requires more than a generalized approach. For this reason, people must get the proper representation to manage these complex areas so their benefits are not denied.

In this episode of 15 Minutes, host Bela Musits speaks with Mark DeBofsky, Principal at DeBofsky Law, about his experiences and insights in the niche field of employee benefits law under ERISA. Mark shares intriguing real-life case examples, illustrates the importance of specialized knowledge in navigating ERISA disputes, and emphasizes the need to update your legal knowledge constantly.