DeBofsky Law
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A leading law firm dedicated to the representation of ERISA claimants in matters relating to retirement/pension plans, disability, life, health, and long-term care insurance. Our mission is to level the playing field for claimants seeking benefits from large insurance companies and corporations.
03/30/2026
DeBofsky Law is proud to share a recent victory in Skowronski v. Briggs, a case involving 401(k) survivor benefits under ERISA.
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois dismissed the lawsuit and upheld the rights of a surviving civil union partner under the terms of the IBM plan and Illinois law. The ruling is an important reminder that plan language matters and can directly affect who is entitled to retirement benefits.
Read the case here: https://www.debofsky.com/cases/skowronski-v-briggs-civil-union-retirement-benefits/
What does a “successful client” look like?
Not someone who tries to argue the case themselves.
Someone who becomes a great partner in building it.
In this clip, Mark DeBofsky explains what helps most:
✅ trust your legal team to drive strategy
✅ ask sharp questions
✅ share details that strengthen evidence
✅ flag concerns early (before deadlines control the outcome)
That kind of collaboration can change how persuasive the story is—because insurance cases are won by evidence, timing, and clarity.
If you’re preparing an appeal: the way you participate can strengthen the case.
Watch the clip
01/19/2026
⚖️ When your ERISA disability or benefits claim is denied, you’re often forced into a choice you never wanted to make: settle or keep fighting in court. Both paths can change your financial future—and neither is simple.
This article breaks down the real-world tradeoffs between ERISA settlement and litigation, including:
🔹 How ERISA’s limited remedies affect settlement value
🔹 When it makes sense to consider a lump-sum settlement
🔹 The risks and rewards of pushing forward to judgment
🔹 How courts review ERISA benefit denials (and why that matters)
🔹 Practical factors to weigh: health, time, stress, and long-term security
If you’re staring at a settlement offer and wondering whether to take it or go to court, you shouldn’t have to guess.
Read more: https://www.debofsky.com/articles/erisa-settlement-vs-litigation/ ⚖️
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Chicago, IL
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