About the authors

• Author: Scott M. Riemer/Jennifer L. Hess
• Pages: 5-8

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

 .    .       ,

one of the country’s premier ERISA and long term disability law rms,

with headquarters in New York City.

Founded more than 25 years ago by Mr. Riemer, the rm has distin-

guished itself as a national leader in long term disability claims, appeals

and litigation. e rm also represents individuals in matters relating to

long term care, life insurance, and health insurance.

Riemer Hess LLC has represented thousands of individuals in secur-

ing hundreds of millions of dollars in critical disability income and other

benets. e rm prides itself on oering top-notch service and expertise

in this highly complicated, niche area of practice.

SCOTT M. RIEMER is a nationally renowned

expert on ERISA and disability topics. Mr.

Riemer is the author of “An Attorney’s Guide

to ERISA Disability Claims,” published by

James Publishing in 2014. Mr. Riemer is

regularly called upon by the media and his

peers within the legal industry to provide his

unique insight and perspective. His articles

have appeared in the New York Law Journal, e New York Employee

Advocate, CFIDS Chronicle and many other publications. He has been

quoted as an ERISA litigation authority in Newsday, Lawyers USA and

Consumers Digest, and has lectured and presented on a variety of topics

in forums such as the American Conference Institute, the Pension Rights

Center, the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Associa-

tion, and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society.

roughout his career, Mr. Riemer has fought to protect and advance

the rights of the disabled. He received the Public Education Award from

the New York City Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Soci-

ety for volunteer services and pro bono eorts to make the procedures

used for long-term disability insurance more equitable for those with