Dell Disability Lawyers Client Testimonials

Alex Palamara was very personable and professional. He was pleasant and understood my frustration of being turned down by Liberty Mutual for disability insurance benefits that I qualified for. He always returned my calls and emails in a timely manner. The staff was also helpful and kind.

Since day one I continue to have a very positive experience working with the Dell & Schaefer Law Firm. I am especially grateful to attorney Stephen Jessup who was assigned to my case in early 2010. Steven Jessup and Anneli (Registered Paralegal) are always available and very professional in managing my case in a timely manner. Steven explained the entire (LTD) process to me from day one when I became disabled and unable to work due to my disabilities and had my case approved very quick working with my LTD carrier. My health has worsened since then with a life threatening disease and several surgeries / conditions later. He always answers all of my questions in a timely manner and always has a positive outcome for me. I feel highly represented & grateful with Steve as my LTD attorney which enables me to take care of my health to the best of my abilities without worries.

Steve, I sincerely appreciate all you and Dell & Schaefer have accomplished for me from day one in representing me regarding my case in a very quick and timely manner. I would “most definitely recommend” Attorneys Dell & Schaefer to anyone in dire need of the best in legal representation & counseling in short & long term disability cases.”

God bless to you Steven, Anneli, Greg and all of the Dell & Schaefer Law Firm!

Integrity and honesty is an important attribute to me. My Dell & Schaefer (D&S) attorneys meet and share these attributes. D&S have an entire staff dedicated to serving their clients. They’re all very approachable and friendly while keeping the client’s best interests at the forefront. You can contact or call them at the drop of a hat and they’ll assist you. You’re not treated like a number; you’re a respected individual and friend. They care. That’s how they make me feel. They often ask how I’m doing; how I’m feeling (I’m in a lot of pain). Most of all, under their protective umbrella, you don’t have to deal with the insurance company. D&S does all that. They keep things straight. It’s comforting. I would not hesitate to recommend them first and foremost for any disability legal needs.

I’m a retired Army Soldier. I’ve been disabled for about four and a half years. I was working for a company (post-military retirement) when I became disabled after an unsuccessful service connected C-spinal surgery that caused me serious complications. My disability is permanent. I had disability insurance with the company that I worked for as an added benefit. After I went down, and once I met the 6 month period for long term disability, the Hartford insurance company began paying monthly disability payments; however, they were always requesting additional information. It was always repetitive information, non-stop, i.e., asking for the same information I had provided only a few months prior.

They wanted repetitive doctors’ statements. I saw many doctors in my state in an attempt to fix or reverse what was damaged during my surgery in an attempt to return to work. My doctors all said the same thing. My medical condition was permanent. They all said I would not improve or get any better through more surgery or physical therapy. In fact, it might have gotten worse if I tried more surgery. There was nothing the neurosurgeons could do for me other than pain management, and continued PT for pain management to improve my quality of life. My disability insurance company continued to hound me for additional information despite what the doctors had already provided to them. It was ridiculous and it was obvious that the insurance company was trying to find anything to negate the policy.

About 18 months ago the Hartford insurance company requested an “in-home” interview with me. Despite the fact that my medical documentation was excellent and well documented regarding my disability, I had grown tired of dealing with this company on my own. It had become stressful to the point that my health was suffering even more. I had no idea how to handle this powerful company at the pending interview and I felt I needed legal representation to get them off my back protect my rights during the interview. That’s when I decided to enlist the help of Gregory Dell. I found him on the internet, watched several of his You-tube videos, and I was convinced that he was the legal representation I needed to guide me and protect me from this insurance company and my right to disability benefits.

From the moment I contacted Gregory Dell and his attorney associate Alex Palamara, the lead attorney who handles my case, I was treated with respect and dignity. With little notice, both of these attorney’s guided me through a successful interview with the insurance company. They were present (via telecom) during the entire interview, which took about two hours. They had told me to be myself and to be totally honest with the investigator during the interview. That I was, but when I was offering too much information to the investigator, they would tell me when to stop. They’re experts in disability legal matters. I’m not and I listened carefully to their advice and direction. I’m glad I did.

I am a 62 year old woman that got ill and was unable to work. I had long term insurance that was paid by my job. One day I received a letter from the Hartford insurance company saying that I would not get paid any more since they thought I could perform any job.

I did not know what I was going to do since I could no longer work and my social security was not enough to pay my bills. I called a lot of attorneys in California and was not able to get a lawyer to take my case. I went on line and found Attorneys Dell & Schaefer. The reception took my name and in less than an hour I got a call from attorney Stephen Jessup. I told him what was happening and he listen to me and started the paper work. Now I’m a very happy person because Attorneys Dell & Schaefer won my appeal and got my long term insurance payment started again. They are always on top of things.

I have been very pleased with them and their office staff because when I call their office I always talk to a real person, they are very fast at calling me back and answer all my questions. I would highly recommend their service to anyone in need of an attorney.

My experience with Dell & Schaefer was a very positive one, the staff is very pleasant and courteous, the attorneys are highly versed in the field of disability and prepared me well for every stage of the filing process. I am very happy with the work they did and the outcome of my case. I would highly recommend them without hesitation. They did what the said they would do, and they were very reasonable in their fees.

I am a medical oncologist with the diagnosis of Parkinson disease for last 6 years. My disease was slowly progressing over the years, up to the point it start to affect my daily work responsibilities. I handed my case to Attorneys Dell & Schaefer. Mr. Jessup was my lawyer who took care of my case. He did an excellent job taking care of every step in the process of approving my long term disability claim with Prudential insurance company.

Based on my experience with Mr. Jessup office, I highly recommend anyone who needs help with their claim for short/long term disability to contact his office. They will do superb job taking care of all the necessary steps. Attorneys Dell & Schaefer firm are very professional. They know how to deal with the insurance company and disability issues. The team is available any time to answer questions, I cannot thank them enough for what they did for me.

My experience was amazing. I live outside of the United States (Puerto Rico) and never had to travel to submit any document or maintain direct communication with the firm. My disability claims was resolved in 1 month when I expected it to take a long time. They were very professional in their approach and very committed to their work.

I am happy to share my positive experience of being represented by the firm of Dell & Schaefer for my disability claim. When I first called for a consultation I was immediately put through to Stephen Jessup who was so professional and took his time to explain the Disability law to me. Thereafter I retained the firm and Mr. Jessup began to represent me.

I have nothing but praise for him and his staff. They have made this legal process so much easier for me and have taken my worrying away from me and handled everything. They keep me informed of all that is happening with my case and promptly respond to my emails and calls to answer my questions. I would not hesitate to recommend this firm as they are highly knowledgeable on the law and are very professional.

Mrs. Alters was very professional, nice and effective, I was able to obtain disability insurance in a case that could have become quite difficult due to the characteristics of the disability.

Why would you recommend Dell Disability Lawyers?
Because they were quite effective.

I am a financial advisor with 28 years experience and a very good knowledge of DI plans. Recently I recommended a client of mine to Cesar Gavidia after 5 different firms declined the case unless placed upon retainer. Cesar cut through it all and within a few weeks got an acceptable settlement for my client. I cannot express how pleased I am with Cesar.

You are very kind and I am grateful to you and Greg and the work you do to help me rest. Thank you so very much. I know words are often just words and can be cheap but I truly feel a since of gratitude and would like you both to know you make a positive difference for those much to broken to stand up for themselves even though they may have once been very capable.

We all have to be grateful for our good days as there is no promises in this life, something I never understood prior to a couple years back. Your work is the work of an angel to protect those less fortunate and you should be proud in each moment of your career. I am proud of you and Greg. Thank you.

Mr. Dell,
I became another one of Hartford’s victim to have my LTD claim denied after 2 years, based on a report from one of their IME hired guns.

From the beginning Rachel Alters was very informative and professional, as we discussed my options. Every time I had a question for Rachel, I would get a response within hours. Within a few months of hiring Dell & Schaefer, I was completely shocked and happy that we resolved my claim.

I wanted to let you know I think Rachel is one of the most professional persons I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with and with people like her, you must have one hell of a Law Firm. I want to thank Rachel for the superb job she did and let you know I think your Law Firm is Top Notch in my book. In closing, I’ve spent a lot of spare time reading the ERISA act. When it was voted in, in the 70’s it was a good bill. And then in the 80’s when the insurance lobby added LTD, it gave them something to hide behind and deny a lot of legitimate LTD cases. If you ever need a client in to explain what I went through, I’d be more than happy to do so. If anyone I know experiences what I faced with this Long Term Disability case, I will surely point them to your Law firm.

Dear Mr. Dell,
I was given your name as a referral for representation for the counsel and filing of a disability claim on my behalf. I understood that this would be a challenging effort and that it would be time consuming, frustrating and nearly impossible to do on my own. Our initial meeting was so reassuring that I hired you on the spot. The navigation of my office sale, the negotiations, the process of dealing with my illness and its symptoms and the entire ordeal seemed overwhelming at times. You and your staff were and remain amazing. Your conscientious and genuine concern were so reinforcing, your timely and efficient follow through was consistent with the service you promised and often exceeded my expectations.

I suppose I should add that my disability insurance carrier must have been equally impressed by your individual and team efforts as I was granted a full approval for my claim. There was no way that I could have achieved this without your excellent, ethical and efficient representation. I would also like to add that your assistant was a godsend. A sympathetic and caring soul, her attention to every detail and her patient attention to my needs during the process added greater confidence and support for my efforts.

Mr. Dell thank you again for making this process easier to navigate for me. Please feel free to give my contact information to anyone considering your services as I would be happy to serve as a permanent source of endorsement for you, your staff and your excellent performance on my behalf. Thanks again, you are a life saver!

Alex Palamara at Attorneys Dell & Schaefer was excellent! I would absolutely recommend Alex and his firm. Everything was handled excellently.

This firm is knowledgeable in handling disability claims for professionals. It’s important to use a firm with experience because when it comes to filing for disability benefits. You can’t afford to be part of a rookie’s learning curve.

I had an awesome experience working with Dell & Schaefer. I especially love the attorney Stephen Jessup who was assigned to my case. He was very professional, a great listener and kept me updated with the status of my case. Steve explained the entire process to me. He answered all of my questions in a timely manner. I believed that he really worked for me. I felt very comfortable and confident with Steve which enabled me to take care of my health without worries. I wished that Steve could be cloned for all areas of the legal arena. I would most definitely recommend Attorneys Dell & Schaefer.

Having a diminished capacity to work is stressful. Having a knowledgeable advocate helped ease my mind and I was grateful beyond my expectation for the positive outcome achieved by Dell & Schaefer. I thank you and my family thanks you.

I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis almost twenty years ago, though I was able to work until 2011. During my company-sponsored short term disability I applied for long term disability with Aetna. Aetna waited until the final week before telling me that my claim was denied. Dell & Schaefer completed and submitted a comprehensive appeal package and Aetna reversed its decision. I am now back under the long term disability plan and receiving benefits each month. Thanks!

I hired Dell & Schaefer after Hartford denied my long term disability benefits. Attorney Alex Palamara worked very hard and won my case following an Appeal. No matter what I asked or when I asked, they were always available.

I was very pleased with the service and the professionalism that I received from Dell & Schaefer. Stephen Jessup and staff showed extreme care while handling my disability case, keeping me informed every step of the way. The service that I received was prompt and courteous. I was very surprised by the way they were able to go in and settle my case for more than I expected and it was done fast. Thank you for all that you’ve done for me and my family and the effective and efficient way you handled my disability case. I think that Dell & Schaefer do an excellent job being both professional and caring when dealing with clients.