Atty. Michael E. Quiat
Michael E. Quiat, a NJ state disability lawyer has been practicing for more than 30 years and is a senior partner with Uscher, Quiat, Uscher & Russo, P.C.
ERISA & More Attorney · Serving Hackensack, NJ · 44+ Years Experience
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About Michael E. Quiat at a Glance
Michael E. Quiat is a Member based in Hackensack, New Jersey, practicing at Uscher Quiat Uscher & Russo, P.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, ssd, elder law, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1982), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1982), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1982), and New Jersey (1985). Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 1981) and Ithaca College (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association American College of Legal Medicine. Serves clients in Hackensack, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael E. Quiat
- Michael E. Quiat, a NJ state disability lawyer has been practicing for more than 30 years and is a senior partner with Uscher, Quiat, Uscher & Russo, P.C
- He began his career in New York City, where he had a diverse and active career involving Federal and State court litigation in a wide variety of fields and specialties
- In 1996, he obtained one of the nation’s ten biggest defense verdicts in Teague v
- Bakker, which involved a securities fraud class action lawsuit against the former television evangelist
- Since then, Michael has turned his major attention to matters of complex insurance litigation, with an emphasis on disability income insurance claims, ERISA claims, Life Insurance claims and related fields
- He is now one of the region’s foremost legal authorities on such complex insurance issues
- A former Law Review editor in his law school days, Michael is a member of the American College of Legal Medicine, the American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA), the Defense Research Institute and the New York City and Bergen County Bar Associations
- In addition to a strong background in disability insurance litigation matters, Mike has significant experience in other types of health and life insurance coverage disputes with carriers
- He has pursued disability income cases, most under ERISA laws and regulations, with UnumProvident and every major life and disability insurer in the U.S
- In addition to his busy ongoing practice, Michael finds the time to lecture and write on health and disability insurance, ERISA and related issues
- Having represented many clients in a wide variety of insurance matters, Mike Quiat decided fifteen years ago to maintain a focus on claimant representation for disability and life insurance disputes. “This type of work is so much more rewarding,” he says. “It is making an important contribution to the lives of so many people who have lost the ability to work and earn a living for themselves and their families. “These people must be heard.” Oracle Society
- Member, Board of Editors and Notes and Comments Editor, Hofstra Law Review, 1980-1981
- Law Intern, Legal Aid Society, 1979-1980
- Associated with Obermaier, Morvillo & Abramowitz, P.C., New York, N.Y., 1981-1985
Practice Areas Explained
Michael E. Quiat's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E. Quiat handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hackensack.
Employment Law in Hackensack
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael E. Quiat is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Jersey →
Social Security Disability in Hackensack
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Michael E. Quiat is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in New Jersey →
Elder Law in Hackensack
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Michael E. Quiat is one of 52,999 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in New Jersey →
Insurance Law in Hackensack
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Michael E. Quiat is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New Jersey →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hackensack
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hackensack are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Hackensack Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hackensack-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Hackensack Choose Michael E. Quiat
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael E. Quiat's practice in the field of employment, ssd, elder law, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael E. Quiat brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Michael E. Quiat can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, ssd, and elder law, Michael E. Quiat can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hackensack
A Hackensack-based practice means Michael E. Quiat attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael E. Quiat Handles in Hackensack
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