About

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The ERISA and Benefit Plan Litigation practice combines in-depth knowledge of the health care insurance industry, as well as the complex laws governing benefit plans, with proven experience defending carriers in class actions and other high-profile claims. Our sophisticated and intimate understanding of ERISA laws allows us to develop legal strategies and arguments that save our clients significant time and costs.

With extensive litigation experience at both state and federal levels, we provide health insurance companies and self-funded plan sponsors with a comprehensive range of services that allow for the cost-effective resolution of critical disputes.

We aggressively prosecute breach of contract and fraud claims and have won multiple recoveries in excess of $1,000,000. We often advise clients as outside counsel, monitoring fraud through the client’s Special Investigations Unit. Moreover, we are at the forefront of challenging overbilling by providers for emergency room services, a growing area of health care fraud. Taking a comprehensive approach, we are not only effective at recovering funds after incidents of fraud have occurred, we also help clients implement the plans and mechanisms they need to detect and prevent fraud as soon as possible.

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Healthcare - New Jersey

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Connell Foley is well recognized for its healthcare team, which boasts a team of experienced practitioners in both contentious and noncontentious work. Particularly regarded for its insurer-side work in the healthcare field, the firm is also known for its broader work on behalf of a range of hospitals and medical service providers.

Work Highlights

  • Connell Foley represented Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield in a lawsuit alleging three healthcare provider defendants improperly billed Horizon for services that were not actually performed.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Patricia Lee
3
Patricia Lee
3
Band 3

Patricia Lee boasts a highly-regarded litigation practice which regularly sees her representing hospitals in state and federal court, both in the trial and appellate divisions.

Patricia is a lawyer who leaves no leaf unturned. She is passionate and hands-on about what she does.

Patricia is very hard-working and I feel her commitment to our work.

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Patricia Lee
3
Patricia Lee
3
Band 3

Members

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John Lacey

Lauren Iannaccone

Patricia Lee

Patricia Lee

Head of Department

Thomas Forrester

William Castner