DarrasLaw

I had a great experience working with my Attorney Heather Gardner and her assistant Laura. They were both incredibly thoughtful, helpful, and informative throughout the entire process. Heather took the time to clearly explain everything and made sure I understood all of my options, which really helped put my mind at ease. Laura was also very supportive and responsive, always ready to answer questions and I had a lot and provide guidance when I needed it. Their professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care made a big difference, and I truly appreciate the help they provided. I would highly recommend them!!

The team does a fantastic job they were with us all the way highly recommend

My experience with Darras Law was beyond wonderful and amazing! Phil was extremely professional and truly knowledgeable in his field. He advised and kept me informed throughout the process. Because of his diligence and dedication, we were successful!!! His assistant, Catherine, was on top of everything! She is an angel! She kept me updated on the progress and was always responsive! I recommend Phil at Darras Law 150%!!!!

Laura Sotelo (Legal Assistant) and Susan Grabarsky (my attorney) were exceptional and I would highly recommend to anyone with a disability case. They are both very professional, pleasant and easy to work with.

When I contacted Darras Law, it was my last resort. MetLife refused to continue my claim despite all of the evidence and requested information provided. MetLife assumed I would give up and stop perusing the appeal. What they didn't anticipate was that I would retain Dell Disability Lawyers. Attorney Philip Bather, Disability Specialist Charles Guard, and Legal Assistant Catherine Carvalho. They assisted me every step of the way. Attorney Philip Bather would call me just to check in and see how I was doing. After I was forced to return to work due to claim denial and the hardship it created, Mr. Bather and team continued the fight. I told them it was a matter of principle and MetLife needed to do the right thing. They fought and won the case! I am extremely grateful for the work and care that went into the process. I will always recommend this team, I know they will do a great job.

Amanda was awesome! We had a free consultation that was incredibly helpful. My claim was actually fairly small, but she took that into consideration. After the consultation, we determined it would best be pursued by myself. She gave me valuable advice in regards to disputing my rejection.

I reached out to DarrasLaw for a free consultation for a family situation. Was encouraged by the time Susan G took to listen. She provided helpful, expert, personalized advice. If our family needs further help we will not hesitate to engage the services of this firm.

Heather Gardner and Laura Sotelo have truly gone to bat for me! If you need help with long term disability I highly recommend this group.

I had a great experience working with Attorney Phillip Bather and Legal Assistant Catherine Carvalho at DarrasLaw. They handled everything efficiently, kept things organized throughout the process, and were always professional and supportive. I truly appreciate the work they did.

I had a wonderful experience with Phil Bather and Liliana Juarez. Even though I didn’t end up needing full legal representation, Phil generously offered a couple of consultation sessions at no charge. They were professional, patient, and took the time to clearly explain my options. I truly appreciated their kindness and willingness to help without expecting anything in return. I’m very grateful for their support and highly recommend Phil Bather to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and compassionate attorney.

Heather and her team did an amazing job to win my disability appeal. It's awful enough living with Long Covid and not being able to work, but NY Life Insurance did everything they could to deny my claim. I had given up hope until I found Darras Law. It was easy to get started and Heather explained what to expect and answered all my questions. Sure enough everything went exactly as she outlined and we won the appeal. The best part was that I did not have to exert any energy or take on more stress, as I'm already so fatigued, and they took care of everything. What a huge relief!! Thank you so much Heather and Jonathan!

My experience with the Darras Law office during a very trying and stressful ordeal has been exceptional. Their service has always been prompt. And although it took awhile to deal with the Long Term Disability company, it has had a favorable outcome. Thank You!

Darras Law is a complete joke. I reached out about my ERISA disability claim against MetLife, explained how another firm got a weak $80,000 settlement offer, and said they wouldn’t fight because they didn’t think the case could win. Darras Law didn’t even bother to look at my situation. They just said the other firm is “good” and flat-out refused to help because someone else had already been involved. What kind of lazy, gutless attitude is that? They didn’t offer any advice or show any interest in fighting for me. Total waste of time, I find a firm that actually has the backbone to take on a case instead of making excuses.

I was helping a family member with their disability claim and Susan was very knowledgeable and helpful providing direction during the initial free consultation.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 DarrasLaw has been a true lifeline during one of the most overwhelming and difficult times of my life. I had the privilege of working with Heather Gardner, who is not only a powerhouse of legal knowledge but also deeply compassionate, responsive, and genuinely committed to fighting for her clients. From the first call, Heather made me feel seen, heard, and supported — not like just another case number. A special shoutout as well to Amanda Cino, her assistant, who kept everything organized, on track, and stress-free. This firm knows disability law inside and out. Their guidance has been strategic, clear, and empowering. I went from feeling completely overwhelmed to feeling like I had a team of experts in my corner — and that made all the difference. If you're navigating a disability claim, you want DarrasLaw on your side. And if you're lucky enough to work with Heather and Amanda, you're in exceptional hands. Highly recommend!

Susan and Amanda were very helpful in allowing me to understand my options and next steps.

I am an attorney and when my insurance denied my long term disability claim, I was shocked at how little my network and I knew about this process or how to find an attorney to help. Thank goodness my online research lead to Phil Bather and Kendrich Kirton at Darras Law. It was a long, slow process over 2.5 years, but they explained and handled every step of it. They helped me get approved for the maximum benefit under my policy. Highly recommend!

My experience with Darras Law was exceptional during the 7 YEARS they represented me in seeking what I was owed with a disability insurance policy I had paid for. As a rookie police officer sitting in an orientation meeting room at HQ, a representative from a police based insurance company comes in selling two types of insurance policies, life and disability. The rep's selling point was they are for cops and they'll take care of cops, so I got both policies and paid every month for it for many years. Fast forward a rough and seasoned career and I'm facing a culmination of injuries that forced me into a medical retirement. My department and city quickly retired me with no problems from my workers comp review board. Initially, I had a nice rep with the insurance company who surprisingly warned me their insurance company was going to cut off my disability coverage to play a numbers game, hoping to save money, hoping I'll be demoralized and not fight for my rights. Sure enough, my policy was cancelled and my assigned rep was no longer working there. I got a letter from this insurance company claiming they believed I could return back to work, keep in mind this letter was sent about a year after I had already been officially retired by my department. My health was poor, it will never get better, and I have been told by workers comp doctors that my health will only worsen as I age, but now I have this paid insurance company playing a nightmarish game with me. I didn't know who to reach out to, but I found Darras Law, and they came to my rescue. A majority of my dealings had been with Valerie Garcia. If you need help, I highly recommend speaking with Valerie and Darras Law. Over the course of Darras Law's seven years of representation, my insurance company tried different tricks to get my policy cancelled, but Darras Law refused to allow that to happen. Surprisingly, that insurance company made a settlement offer, ending the monthly payments, and Darras Law was incredibly helpful in walking me through the settlement process ending that awful experience with an insurance company who was “supposedly” for cops. Thank you Darras Law, thank you Valerie Garcia.

I had the privilege of working with Attorney Susan Grabarsky and Paralegal Laura Sotelo on my disability claim, and I am truly grateful for their guidance. With over 35 years of experience, Susan brought a depth of knowledge and calm reassurance that made the entire process clear and manageable. She worked with me through each step, making sure I understood what to expect and felt supported along the way. Laura was equally wonderful—always organized, responsive, and kind. She kept me updated, answered my questions promptly, and ensured everything moved smoothly. What stood out most was that this never felt like a battle, but rather a collaborative process where Susan’s expertise and Laura’s support made all the difference. Their professionalism, compassion, and dedication turned what could have been an overwhelming experience into a smooth and positive one. I highly recommend Susan Grabarsky and her paralegal, Laura Sotelo to anyone seeking knowledgeable and caring legal guidance with disability claims or any legal services.

I’m so thankful for Heather Gardner’s help with my LTD application. While other lawyers were ready to charge me just to help with paperwork, Heather actually called me, took the time to listen, and patiently answered my questions when I was anxious and overwhelmed. She was upfront and honest. She said that if my claim was denied, she could absolutely help, but she didn’t want me to spend money unnecessarily. That kind of integrity is rare, and it meant so much to me. With her guidance, my claim was approved. If it hadn’t been, I know without a doubt I would have wanted to work with Heather and only her. She truly showed understanding, especially around mental health, which can be so hard for people to empathize with. Heather, you really made a difference in my life. Thank you!!