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Attorney Heather Gardner and Legal Assistant Laura Sotelo, and the team at Darras Law/Dell Disability Lawyers have been the best! They really came in to help me during the most difficult time period of my life. I continue to appreciate their support as I continue to navigate the rest of my life under new and very different circumstances. I reached out to Heather a number of years ago and Heather walked me through my policy, the process, and any questions I had. At the time, I tried to start the claims process myself, but with my disability and everything else going on, I was never able to do that without additional support. My medical providers suggested I get administrative help, and so I reached out to Heather again. Heather was so friendly, personable, and very much a no-nonsense type of person; I trusted her immediately from the start. She strikes me as someone who really genuinely cares about the people she works with. One of the best attorneys I've worked with in my personal and professional career. Her decades of experience at Darras and on the insurance side provide her with unmatched expertise; there was never a doubt that Heather knows her field of law. She communicated a lot of compassion for my situation and my struggles, and I also got to know a little bit about her and her family. I remember that she remarked early on, recongizing that I was genuinely trying my best to do all the right things despite the difficulties I was having. I don’t remember her exact words, but I remember how much that meant to me. That personal connection is important to me; trust and knowing the person I am working with is important. Laura helped me throughout the process once I started working with Darras Law formally to get my paperwork in order. She was reachable via phone and email. I really appreciate all of her work behind the scenes (there’s a lot that has to happen, and a lot of it tends to be invisible). A great legal assistant combined with the best and most experienced attorney makes the biggest difference in the world! Heather, Laura, and the team (many of whom are behind the scenes) took a huge amount of the administrative burden off my shoulders, so I didn’t have to worry about managing it all myself. They communicated directly with the insurance company and helped reduce much of the stress and confusion, letting me focus on what actually required my attention. Their help made a difficult process much more manageable, and their support made a real difference. Given all the challenges I was already dealing with, I never once felt like I was a burden to them; that mattered a great deal. I recommend if you’re considering reaching out to Heather and Darras Law/Dell to do so as early as possible to avoid delaying the claims process. Even at the initial application and claim-submission stage, having knowledgeable support can make an enormous difference. I wish I had started working with them sooner.

**⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** I reached out to DarrasLaw for help navigating a Long Term Disability claim through my employer's group policy, and the guidance I've received from both Amanda Cino and Ms. Grabarsky has been outstanding. From the very first intake call, Amanda was responsive and thorough — she immediately recognized that the benefit summary my HR department had given me wasn't the actual governing policy document, and walked me through exactly what to request instead. That single piece of guidance made a real difference in understanding my actual coverage. When I spoke with Ms. Grabarsky, she took the time to go through detailed, practical scenarios with me — down to specific, actionable advice like the importance of same-day medical documentation, protecting ERISA rights in any severance paperwork, and making sure nothing gets signed without a proper legal review first. She explained complex legal concepts like ERISA "carve-outs" in a way that was easy to understand and immediately useful, and it was clear she genuinely cared about making sure I understood my rights before making any decisions. Dealing with a chronic illness while trying to navigate a disability claim is stressful enough — having a team that is this knowledgeable, patient, and willing to explain things clearly has made a meaningful difference. I'd strongly recommend them!

I had two free consultations with Susan two years apart - one when I was initially trying to get a private insurance LTD claim accepted, and then again after I'd been receiving benefits for two years and was denied continuation of coverage beyond that. In both cases, Susan was incredibly helpful and spent time with me sharing knowledge about how the insurance industry works and explaining details of my case that I would have otherwise missed. The first call definitely contributed to me successfully making the initial claim. I would definitely recommend Darras Law, they're incredibly friendly, knowledgable, and helpful.

I had a free consultation with one of the attorneys, and her advice helped me greatly. If this law firm had been a match for my issue, I would have hired them.

My lawyer Heather and her team have worked hard for me for over 4 years. It's been a great experience!