As Seen on Jeopardy!

2016-03-15T19:35:50+00:00

Within the past month, I made presentations about Social Security Disability both to the public and to a local Bar Association. Attendees at both lectures received the same printed materials and heard slightly different oral presentations, tailored for the audience. For the lawyers, my lecture was focused on what they should look for if clients [...]

As Seen on Jeopardy!2016-03-15T19:35:50+00:00

Giving Clients What They Want

2016-02-02T19:23:48+00:00

Right now we are in the process of changing all our advertising. For the past few years we have used a few phrases that describe how we think we are different and better than other similar firms. Even though we thought enough of the phrases that we registered them as service marks, not one client [...]

Giving Clients What They Want2016-02-02T19:23:48+00:00

Charity Ride to Benefit the Disabled Changed Lives

2015-12-22T16:55:17+00:00

There are occasions in everyone's life where everything is so positive you don't want the moment to end. Your team wins the championship, graduation, a great concert or unforgettable party. As a Yankee fan I've had my share. As a Bruce Springsteen fanatic, every show is like that. As a triathlete, little compares with the [...]

Charity Ride to Benefit the Disabled Changed Lives2015-12-22T16:55:17+00:00

The Long Term Disability Appeals Process is Inherently Unfair

2015-08-25T14:33:48+00:00

It has always bothered me that the appeal of a denial of Long Term Disability (LTD) benefits under a group plan is made to the same insurance company who not only has just denied the claim, but also who makes the payments. Despite this inherent conflict of interest, the ERISA statute and its effectuating Regulations [...]

The Long Term Disability Appeals Process is Inherently Unfair2015-08-25T14:33:48+00:00

Bike Tour Helps Everyone, Not Just the Disabled

2015-06-02T13:02:30+00:00

From June 12th to June 14th I will be participating in the 20th annual Bresnan Bike Tour. It is a 200 mile charity ride from Patterson, New York to Bennington, Vermont supporting the Hudson Valley Special Olympics and the Westchester ARC, the oldest and largest agency in Westchester County serving children and adults who have [...]

Bike Tour Helps Everyone, Not Just the Disabled2015-06-02T13:02:30+00:00

A Word From our Newest Attorney: Brian Anson

2015-05-19T12:54:02+00:00

While I may be a new addition to the law firm of Hermann Law Group, I am no stranger to the practice area of Social Security Disability. In fact, I started my career in this practice area while working with Gabe Hermann in 1997. Like him, I have been representing disability claimants since then without [...]

A Word From our Newest Attorney: Brian Anson2015-05-19T12:54:02+00:00

Brian Anson to Volunteer at National Multiple Sclerosis Society Law Day

2015-05-05T12:32:27+00:00

Once again, I am proud to be volunteering my time and expertise on disability law to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society when they hold their upcoming Legal Day on Saturday, December 4, 2010. I first participated in their regular event on May 8, 2010 alongside other professionals possessing different areas of expertise of particular interest [...]

Brian Anson to Volunteer at National Multiple Sclerosis Society Law Day2015-05-05T12:32:27+00:00

Disability Alphabet Soup: Sorting Through the Maze of Legal Abbreviations

2015-03-24T11:37:32+00:00

Congratulations to Lew Insler, whose latest article, "Disability Alphabet Soup: Sorting Through the Maze of Legal Abbreviations" was just published by DisabilityWorld.com. It reviews a long list of legal abbreviations, mostly disability claim related, and explains how each one may relate to your case. Written in a light and humorous style, the article is written [...]

Disability Alphabet Soup: Sorting Through the Maze of Legal Abbreviations2015-03-24T11:37:32+00:00

Brian Anson to Appear at National MS Society Legal Day on May 8

2015-02-24T11:00:13+00:00

Attorney Brian Anson will be one of the featured legal specialists at the National MS Society Legal Day on May 8, 2010 in White Plains, NY, sponsored by the MS Society's New York City-Southern New York Chapter. The Legal Day will provide a forum for attorneys and specialists to meet with individuals to consult on [...]

Brian Anson to Appear at National MS Society Legal Day on May 82015-02-24T11:00:13+00:00

Lew Insler to Present Social Security Disability Requirements Outline at National Optometry Conference

2015-02-10T10:57:21+00:00

I am excited to announce that I will be making a joint presentation with Dr. Rochelle Mozlin, an optometrist, at the annual conference of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) on Wednesday, October 13. Dr. Mozlin and I are presenting a joint poster entitled "Social Security Disability: Understanding and Navigating this Medical-Legal Quagmire." [...]

Lew Insler to Present Social Security Disability Requirements Outline at National Optometry Conference2015-02-10T10:57:21+00:00

Brian Anson Brought his Disability Law Expertise to the National Multiple Sclerosis Law Day in May

2015-01-06T10:32:55+00:00

On May 8, 2010, I had the privilege of volunteering my time and expertise in Disability Law alongside several other local professionals at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Law Day in White Plains, New York. The other volunteers brought their respective expertise in areas such as matrimonial law, financial planning, job discrimination, and estate planning. [...]

Brian Anson Brought his Disability Law Expertise to the National Multiple Sclerosis Law Day in May2015-01-06T10:32:55+00:00

Thanks to the Caregivers

2014-12-16T10:26:03+00:00

First impressions mean a lot, especially when we as Disability attorneys are trying to determine the strength of a case the first time we meet a potential client. Many claimants come in with a family member or close friend who has taken on the role of caregiver to one degree or another. A recent incident [...]

Thanks to the Caregivers2014-12-16T10:26:03+00:00

Announcing a New Associate at our Firm

2014-11-25T09:19:09+00:00

Hermann Law Group, PLLC is pleased to announce that Brian M. Anson, Esq. is now an Associate at our firm. Mr. Anson has been practicing Disability Law since 1997. He joins us in representing our clients in all aspects of their disability claims, from intake to appeals. Mr. Anson is a graduate of Hofstra School [...]

Announcing a New Associate at our Firm2014-11-25T09:19:09+00:00

New York Disability Attorney Discusses Federal ERISA Law

2012-07-24T00:40:02+00:00

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal program legislated in 1974 with the purpose of standardizing benefits for employees such as healthcare, retirement and profit sharing. Prior to the implementation of ERISA, an employee might pay into such programs faithfully over a career with the expectation that benefits would be available at [...]

New York Disability Attorney Discusses Federal ERISA Law2012-07-24T00:40:02+00:00
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