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NAVIGATING ERISA LAW AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
hOW J.J. CONWAY LAW HELPS EXECUTIVES, EMPLOYEES, AND FAMILIES
When it seems like everything is on the line, we make sure that insurance companies and retirement plans hold up their end of the bargain.
It’s our job to ensure you receive the benefits you’ve earned, so you and your family can focus on what matters – living your life.
We are ERISA Law and Employee Benefits attorneys. Our clients are executives, employees, and their families who are facing sudden challenges with healthcare, disability income, or retirement security.
securing your employee benefits: Call j.j. conway When
You need insurance benefits to come through after a major health event
You’re navigating the overwhelming disability or retirement benefits process and you need an advocate.
A family member needs in-patient or residential care and getting coverage seems impossible.
what sets us apart: The j.j. conway law advantage
At our employee benefits law firm, we have dedicated over two decades to serving executives, employees, and their families. We understand the immense effort you have put into your work, and now it’s time for the benefits you have earned to work for you.
As employee benefits attorneys, we are here to guide you every step of the way. We believe in providing straightforward advice, ensuring you have a clear understanding of your rights and options. Our primary objective is to win the benefits you deserve. Whether through courtroom litigation or negotiations at the bargaining table, we are committed to effectively and promptly resolving any disputes related to your benefits.
Our unwavering advocacy and national reputation are the pillars of our success. We strive to achieve maximum settlements or favorable judgments for our clients. Your financial future, secured through your hard-earned employee benefits, is our utmost priority. By entrusting us with your case, you can focus on your life and the well-being of your loved ones, knowing that we are tirelessly working to protect and assert your rights.
We approach our work with the same dedication and commitment as we would for our own families. From the moment you entrust us with your case, we take on the responsibility of handling it from claim to completion. Our priority is to be fully responsive to your needs throughout the entire process. We believe in open communication, ensuring that you are informed and supported every step of the way.
Our expertise lies in providing comprehensive representation for participants and beneficiaries under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974.
Practice areas include:
- Class Action Lawyers
- Class Action Lawyers for Public Pensions
- Health Insurance Claim Lawyers
- Long-Term Disability Lawyers
We have an in-depth understanding of the complexities of ERISA regulations and will navigate them on your behalf. Whether you are facing a denial of benefits, improper plan administration, or any other issue related to ERISA, we are here to fight for your rights and protect your family’s financial well-being.
Nationwide Experience
J.J. Conway Law has extensive national litigation experience in ERISA benefits and long-term disability claims. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we may be able to help you.
JOHN JOSEPH CONWAY
Principal Attorney & Founder
J.J. is a nationally recognized trial attorney who founded his law firm in 1999 on the principal of advocating for employees who are facing benefits disputes. Over the past 25+ years he has led his clients to recover more than $65M in benefits and won landmark class-action lawsuits in favor of families and retirees.
Lawyers from across the United States regularly refer clients to J.J. Conway. He has published several notable pieces, including one of the top searched documents discussing employee benefits claims: “Hitting You When You Least Expect It: A Basic Guide to ERISA for Non-ERISA Lawyers.”
He fights for his clients and leads his team with compassion and strength.
- Marquette University, B.A., Journalism
- The University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law, J.D., Magna Cum Laude
- Member of American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan and State Bar of Arizona
PAULA CARDWELL
Legal Assistant & Practice Manager
Paula is the first point of contact for many clients. She has nineteen years of experience in the legal field, the last eight focusing on assisting with individual cases and complex litigation. On a day to day basis, she coordinates with the courts throughout the United States and with other law firms on various matters, and attends to administrative duties for the firm.
Paula finds it fulfilling to give clients and families some measure of relief during times that can be stressful and complicated. She is proud of the work that the firm has done and the legal successes they have had for their clients.
- B.A. in Psychology at the University of Michigan – Dearborn
Testimonials
Achievements
Legal Experience
In 1999, John Joseph (J.J.) Conway founded his law practice on the belief that the Law should be used strategically to bring about meaningful change within our society. Since then we have:
- Recovered more than $65 million in benefits to plan participants, claimants, and retirees throughout the firm’s 24+ year history.
- Crains Detroit listed one of J.J.’s cases as a top settlement in which he served with a team of attorneys to secure $52 million in funding for Medicaid families to receive essential treatments for children with autism.
- Serving as co-lead counsel, J.J. secured major structural and governance reforms to the Detroit General Retirement and Police and Fire Pension Systems , safeguarding the retirement funds of nearly 30,000 retirees and securing a $7.999 million penalty for the Trustees’ malfeasance.
- Presently, co-lead counsel in multiple class actions throughout the U.S. involving the wrongful denial of employee benefits or other healthcare benefits.
- Named co-lead class action counsel for a nationwide class action with a class of 22,000 military families seeking healthcare treatment for children with autism.
- Garnered national attention as co-lead counsel in a landmark ruling that benefited children with disabilities by striking down a discriminatory healthcare policy.
- Represented hundreds of employees, including physicians, attorneys, investment professionals, who have been deemed occupationally disabled in securing monthly disability benefits from insurance companies.
- Additional achievements: In 2021, Michigan Lawyers Weekly recognized J.J. as one of Michigan’s “Leaders in the Law”. J.J. was awarded the Thomas P. Moore Leadership in Philanthropy Award, and J.J. was awarded the State Bar of Michigan Champion of Justice Award.
Professional Recognition
“Working with J.J., it is clear that he inspires those around him through his leadership and example to keep reaching higher, climbing the mountains in the profession and their personal lives. We thank J.J. for his continued contributions to the profession and the community.”
-Resolution, unanimously adopted by the State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners, Dearborn, Michigan
Media
J.J. Conway Receives DBusiness Top Lawyers Honors for 2025
Media Contact: Barbara M. Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466 Royal Oak, Mich.---November 6, 2024---Employee benefits and ERISA law firm J.J. Conway Law is pleased to announce that principal attorney, founder and litigator John Joseph...
Employee Benefits Litigation Law Firm J.J. Conway Law Announces Office Relocation
Media Contact: Barbara M. Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466 Royal Oak, Mich.----September 6, 2024---National employee benefits and ERISA attorney and litigator John Joseph (J.J.) Conway is pleased to announce the relocation of his...
Happy 50th Birthday, ERISA! Half a Century In, Employee Retirement Income Security Act Proves Its Value to Private Sector Workers in Pension, 401(k) and Health Plan Protections
Signed by President Gerald R. Ford on September 2, 1974, Act took effect in 1975; plus, why aren’t government workers protected by ERISA? Media Contact: Barbara M. Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466 Royal Oak, Mich.---August 22,...
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150 W. 2nd Street, Suite 250
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
Phone Numbers
Phone: 313.961.6525
Fax: 877.895.6598
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Please note that by contacting our office you understand that this communication is for informational purposes only. Any legal representation by our office requires a signed written agreement establishing a lawyer-client relationship. Thank you, again, for contacting us.