Bolt Keenley Kim LLP - Berkeley, CA

Reliable ERISA and Employee Benefits Advocates in Berkeley

When an insurance company wrongfully denies your long-term disability, retirement, or life insurance benefits, it can feel like your financial security has been stripped away in an instant. Fighting against multi-billion dollar insurance corporations is a daunting task, but you do not have to face it alone. If you need to find a lawyer who possesses the deep, specialized knowledge of federal ERISA laws to protect your interests, Bolt Keenley Kim LLP is here to help. Headquartered in Berkeley, California, our boutique law firm is dedicated to representing employees and plan beneficiaries in complex benefits litigation across Northern California.

We specialize in helping clients fight back when insurance companies attempt to cancel or deny benefits. ERISA, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, is a complex area of federal law that governs most employer-provided benefits. Navigating these claims requires a highly technical approach that standard personal injury or employment attorneys may not possess. Our three founding partners work directly on every case, ensuring that you receive the personalized attention you deserve. If you need a lawyer urgently because your appeals deadline is approaching, we can step in immediately to preserve your rights and build a powerful administrative record.

Protecting Your Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Benefits

Securing long-term disability (LTD) benefits is critical when a severe medical condition prevents you from working. Unfortunately, insurers like Unum, Prudential, and Hartford frequently terminate or deny these benefits to protect their bottom line. Our experienced litigation team at Bolt Keenley Kim LLP has a proven track record of overturning wrongful denials in federal court. We collaborate with medical providers, vocational experts, and functional capacity evaluators to compile an unshakeable body of evidence that proves your disability.

In addition to disability claims, we handle complex life insurance disputes and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) claims. Whether the insurer is alleging a misrepresentation on the policy application or arguing that a death falls under a policy exclusion, we aggressively challenge their findings. When you hire an attorney from our firm, we manage all communications with the insurer, giving you space to focus on your health and your family.

Specialized Counsel in Pension, Retirement, and Elder Law

Your pension and retirement benefits represent years of hard work. When an employer or plan administrator miscalculates your retirement payouts, denies your pension, or fails to provide legally mandated disclosures, our legal team can step in to audit the plan and enforce your rights under ERISA. We handle individual claims as well as class actions on behalf of groups of employees who have been systemic victims of benefit plan mismanagement.

Furthermore, our practice extends to critical elder law issues, helping senior citizens and their families navigate long-term care insurance claims, health benefits, and protective planning. Our attorneys bring deep compassion and technical expertise to these sensitive matters, ensuring that vulnerable individuals receive the full protection and care they have paid for throughout their lives.

Award-Winning Advocates with a Partner-Led Approach

At Bolt Keenley Kim LLP, we believe that the best results come from direct, partner-level engagement. We do not pass our cases off to paralegals or junior associates; instead, one of our experienced partners will represent you at every stage of your claim. This high-touch, client-first approach has earned our firm select recognitions, including being selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, as well as obtaining landmark federal court victories that recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in badly needed benefits for disabled workers.

• Extensive ERISA Expertise: Over a decade of specialized focus on employee benefits litigation.
• Bilingual Services: Offering legal representation in both English and French to accommodate a diverse client base.
• Free Case Evaluation: Reach out to our Berkeley office today to receive an honest assessment of your benefits denial.