Comitz | Stanley is a nationally recognized healthcare and professional disability insurance law firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, specializing in representing physicians, dentists, attorneys, executives, and other high-income professionals. The firm is distinguished by its exclusive focus on “own occupation” disability insurance claims and litigation, earning accolades such as a #1 ranking in healthcare law from Ranking Arizona Magazine and recognition as a top firm by Avvo and Arizona Business Magazine.
With nearly 30 years of industry-specific experience, the firm takes a proactive and strategic approach to securing and protecting clients’ disability benefits. Comitz | Stanley is known for its deep understanding of insurers’ tactics and its ability to preemptively counter bad faith practices. The firm works closely with clients from the earliest stages of a potential claim, developing tailored transition plans and handling all aspects of the claims process to ensure insurers comply with policy terms and act in good faith.
Services Offered
- Disability insurance claims representation
- Own occupation disability policy analysis and advocacy
- Disability claim denial and termination defense
- Litigation for wrongful denial of benefits
- Claims management and monitoring
- Assistance with Independent Medical Exams (IMEs) and Functional Capacity Exams (FCEs)
- Representation during statements under oath and recorded interviews
- Policy interpretation and compliance guidance
- Transition planning for professionals with progressive conditions
- Bad faith insurance practices identification and combat strategies
- Consultation for claims involving mental health conditions and subjective symptoms
- Assistance with claims involving multiple disability policies
- National representation through local counsel collaboration
- Continuing education presentations for medical and dental associations
The firm serves clients throughout Arizona—including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson, Flagstaff, Sedona, and Yuma—and maintains a national practice, working with professionals and local counsel across the country. Attorneys are licensed in Arizona, California, Oregon, Utah, Missouri, Kansas, and Florida, and the firm is highly published and frequently invited to speak on disability insurance issues within professional communities.
