Shook & Johnson PLLC is a specialized law firm focusing on ERISA-governed disability insurance claims, standing out for its deep expertise in a complex area of federal law that governs most employer-provided disability benefits. The firm’s principal attorney brings decades of dedicated experience and high peer recognition, offering clients skilled advocacy against major insurance carriers.
The firm adopts a client-centered approach, recognizing the financial and emotional strain of disability and the critical need for uninterrupted benefits. They provide comprehensive guidance through every stage of the claims process, from initial explanation of policies to litigation if necessary. Their representation is available nationwide during the appeals process, and they have a proven track record of handling cases against insurers such as Hartford, Prudential, MetLife, and UNUM.
Services Offered
- ERISA disability insurance claims
- Short-term disability insurance claims
- Long-term disability insurance claims
- Explanation of ERISA regulations and policy terms
- Preparation and filing of claims for benefits
- Appealing claim denials
- Appealing benefit terminations
- Litigation to recover disability benefits
- Employment law
- Insurance law
- Labor relations law
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Jonathan E. Shook, the firm’s lead attorney, is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as an Oklahoma Super Lawyer consistently from 2008 to 2019. While based in Tulsa and licensed in Oklahoma, the firm serves clients across the United States for administrative appeals and collaborates with local counsel for litigation in other jurisdictions.
