Nestled along the vibrant Pacific coastline, California—with its nearly 40 million residents—basks in glitz, innovation, and cinematic allure. Yet millions also face the harsh realities of chronic illness, accidents, or unexpected health crises. Insurance is meant to provide peace of mind during these moments, but far too often, claims are denied when people need support the most.

California’s robust insurance regulations empower policyholders to push back against these denials and demand fair treatment. At the forefront of this fight is Kantor & Kantor, LLP, California, a firm devoted solely to representing individuals in disputes involving disability, health, life, and long-term care benefits. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Northridge, the firm has expanded across the West Coast, building a reputation for being one of the most trusted voices in insurance law.

What sets Kantor & Kantor apart is its rare combination of compassion and litigation strength. With deep expertise in ERISA and insurance law, their team takes a strategic yet client-centered approach, ensuring that policyholders have a fierce advocate when facing insurance giants.

Founding Partners: Glenn R. Kantor & Lisa S. Kantor

Glenn R. Kantor, co-founder and senior ERISA litigator, has over three decades of experience holding insurance companies accountable. He played a pivotal role in the passage of California Insurance Code Section 10110.6, which eliminated insurers’ ability to deny claims through discretionary clauses. Glenn has represented thousands of clients suffering from conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, cancer, and fibromyalgia, and is known for his sharp legal strategy and unwavering advocacy.

Lisa S. Kantor, the firm’s other founding partner, is nationally recognized for her work in mental health and eating disorder litigation. She has been at the forefront of cases that challenged how insurers treat mental health claims, winning decisions that expanded access to necessary care under parity laws. Her groundbreaking legal work has earned her consistent recognition as one of the top insurance attorneys in the country.

Together, Glenn and Lisa have built a firm rooted in both legal excellence and genuine empathy for their clients—people often at the lowest points in their lives.

The Broader Legal Team: Deep Bench, Diverse Strengths

In addition to the founders, Kantor & Kantor is home to a distinguished team of attorneys who bring a wide range of experience and focus areas:

• Elizabeth Hopkins – A Senior Partner with decades of ERISA experience, she advocates for clients denied pensions, healthcare, disability, and life insurance benefits.
• David Oswalt – Senior Partner, known for representing clients in class action lawsuits, especially those seeking health insurance coverage for mental health treatment.

• Jaclyn D. Conover – Partner focused on long-term disability and long-term care bad faith litigation.
• Andrew M. Kantor – Partner with expertise in disability and life insurance denials, under both ERISA and non-ERISA (bad faith) policies.
• Anna Martin – Partner with experience in a wide spectrum of insurance law, including ERISA, bad faith, reinsurance, liability, and more.
• Susan L. Meter – Partner who handles ERISA appeals and disputes involving pensions and employee benefit plans.
• Tim Rozelle – Partner who advocates for individuals denied coverage for surgeries, medications, and behavioral/mental health treatment.
• Cari M. Schwartz – Partner managing complex health benefit cases involving individual and non-ERISA policies.
• Peter S. Sessions – Senior Associate focused on disputes over health, life, and disability benefits under employer-sponsored plans.
• Martina Sherman – Senior Counsel, experienced in disability and life benefit litigation under ERISA and state insurance law.

Every attorney on the team brings a client-first mindset, along with deep legal knowledge and strategic insight. Many have prior experience working with insurance companies, giving them a unique perspective into how insurers operate—and how to challenge their tactics effectively.