A. Christopher Wieber

A. Christopher Wieber: Attorney with Law Office of Mark P. Scherzer
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Phi Beta Kappa. Co-Author: "Private Insurance," Ch. 12, AIDS and the Law, 4th Ed., Aspen Publishers, 2007. Speaker: "LSNY Employee Benefits Training," sponsored by Legal Services of New York, 2004; "LSNY Long Term Disability Benefits Training," sponsored by Legal Services of New York, 2003; "Insurance Issues Forum," sponsored by Gay Men's Health Crisis, Inc., 1992—; "Discrimination and Unfair Practices in Insurance and Employee Benefits," at the Disability Discrimination in the Workplace Conference, co-sponsored by AIDS Network and American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin, 1999; "Insurance/Employee Benefits Panel," POZ Life Expo, sponsored by POZ Magazine, 1996. President, Board of Directors, 319 West 18th Street Owners' Corporation, 1998-2009. Cooperating Attorney: Lambda Legal Defense Fund; Gay Men's Health Crisis, Inc.
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Areas of Practice (20)

  • Insurance Law
  • Employee Benefits
  • COBRA
  • Disability Benefits
  • Employee Benefit Litigation
  • ERISA Litigation
  • Health Benefits
  • Health Care Legislation
  • Health Care Reform
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Insurance Coverage
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Health Law
  • Managed Care
  • Disability Insurance
  • Insurance Contracts
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Life and Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Insurance Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Pennsylvania, B.A., magna cum laude, 1984
Law School Attended:
Harvard University, J.D., 1987
Year of First Admission:
1988
Admission:
1988, New York; 1988, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; 1988, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; 1996, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Memberships:
New York County Lawyers' Association.
Birth Information:
Norristown, Pennsylvania, August 14, 1962
Reported Cases:
Massachusetts Casualty Ins. Co. v. Morgan, 886 F. Supp. 1002 (E.D.N.Y. 1995); Peterson v. Continental Cas Co., 77 F. Supp. 2d 420 (S.D.N.Y. 1999) and 116 F. Supp. 2d 532 (S.D.N.Y. 2000), aff'd in part, rvs'd in part, 282 F.3d 112 (2nd Cir., 2002).
ISLN:
915938436

Payment Information

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Credit Cards Accepted
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Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (24 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/02/15 in Employee Benefits Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/16/15 in Employee Benefits Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Deputy General Counsel on 01/04/13 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 11/05/12 in Employee Benefits Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/03/12 in ERISA

    Mr. Weiber is an excellent lawyer, and always civil in our dealings. He is knowledgeable in his practice area, and a fierce advocate for his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/03/12 in Civil Litigation

    I have dealt with Mr. Weiber in the past and have always found him to be civil, knowledgeable, ethical and prepared. While he always acted as a fierce advocate, my dealings with him were never rancorous. He is an exceptional lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 10/26/12 in Disability Insurance

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Member on 03/10/18 in ERISA

    Christopher's works on his own and as an associate of Mark Scherzer are equally impressive.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/02/15 in Insurance Coverage

    An excellent, conscientious attorney.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/02/15 in ERISA Litigation

    I have not had a case against Mr. Wieber in many years, but I always found him to be a straight-shooter, and a worthy adversary.

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5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

Chris was my hero during a terrible, arduous disability lawsuit against Cigna. He has a brilliant legal mind and is painstakingly thorough. He communicated directly with my doctor a few times, and my...

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212-964-6903  Fax

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