We Fight Insurance Denials

The only thing harder than becoming disabled is finding out you're (unfairly) being denied your disability benefits you paid for and rely on. This is the situation I found myself in after being on Long-Term Disability for over 6 years. Despite our panic, my husband and I took our time to find a good law firm. After doing a lot of research and interviewing over 7 firms, it was clear that Sandstone Law Group was the best choice for us. Erin and Kyle are exceptional lawyers, but just as importantly — they're good people that truly care about disability rights. From the jump, the entire Sandstone Team understood how we were feeling and the levels of stress we were up against. They were diligent to order all necessary doctors' records, got us scheduled for additional medical evaluations, and filed an appeal in a timely manner. Their work was exceptional, and I was put back on claim. I am grateful to have them in my corner moving forward, as dealing with the insurance company is a stress I will gladly pay to remove from my life as much as possible. Because of Sandstone, I get to focus on my wellness and live in peace. If you find yourself in a similar scary situation, take a deep breath and call Sandstone Law Group!

Recently went in to get some help with a long-term care insurance matter and ended up meeting with Erin and Kyle. They were extremely kind, professional, and very knowledgeable and helped my family and me out in such a tough time. The peace of mind I received from their legal assistance and long-term care policy knowledge was exactly what I needed after dealing with this issue for some time on my own. I highly recommend them for all your long-term disability legal needs, especially for a long-term care insurance denial!

In my frustration of the moment, I did a simple search of lawyers. I called Ronstadt and spoke to a very compassionate and capable woman named Ms. Merry. Without any hesitation in her voice, and really making me feel finally heard, she set me up for a deeper interview. Within DAYS, these experts in their field were already at work fighting for me. They took the time to listen to me, to explain the process and fees upfront. They have always been honest and unwilling to settle. If they saw a way forward, then they put every effort into continuing to pursue with the same consistent effort as they said they would from day one. If ever I had a question, I simply sent an email and it was responded to immediately. I always knew where they were in the process because they reached out to me. I won’t lie, it’s a process and patience will always be your nightly prayer. However, feeling insecure about those fighting for you won’t be. It has taken 2 years and a lot of despair but not only have I found some peace with this new way of life — I got the best call that secured my LTD. Yes, it took time but it also was better than taking no for an answer without a fight… and I am worth fighting for even when I wasn’t so sure anymore. The best part is that they weren’t just successful — they’ve made a commitment to me to always be there, continuing to review documents and support me as long as I need the financial support of LTD. Our mutual commitment and the amount of work and time put into fighting for me so tenaciously makes their fees the very least of my focal point. Anyone willing to work that hard, for that length of time, with their level of expertise — and then commit to supporting you through what could turn out to be the duration of your life — you pay them gladly. That’s a relationship and connection truly there’s no price for… Call them…

The perfect choice! I’m so pleased that I chose Erin and her team to represent me. She had everything I was looking for in a disability attorney: professional, knowledgeable, respectful, caring, and passionate about her work. She was always on point and nothing got past her! Her team is equally qualified and efficient! 100% no reservations—I would recommend her and her team!

In 2020 I was dealing with a Long-Term Disability (LTD) appeal issue with my private LTD provider. After exhausting ‘in house’ appeal methods to no avail, I decided I needed to seek professional legal to assist me with my appeal. Erin and her staff allowed me to work hand-in-hand with them to provide comments on insurance documents provided by my LTD provider. This allowed me to stay actively involved in my case and to assist in providing responses to the provider. Erin and her staff were very knowledgeable, professional, and courteous all the way to our settlement. We settled out of court in the summer of 2021. I highly recommend Sandstone Law Group for anyone who has need for legal counsel pertaining to disability issues.

I sure picked the right Firm!

Erin and Clayton diligently worked with what seemed an impossible situation and won our victory for us! They put in endless hours, not counting the cost, even after we had to appeal our case twice for what seemed like an eternity. They were in communication frequently, updating us on our status and next moves. I would trust only them to handle any future cases for us if need be!

Erin helped my son and I with a claim for LTD benefits. We thought we were going to be denied, so we reached out to her firm for help. Erin and her team were compassionate and provided guidance when we needed it the most. We are thankful to her and her team and will work with her if needed in the future. Erin and her team genuinely care!!!

I am thankful I found Erin to help me with my private long-term disability (LTD) claim. Erin, Kevin, and the team took the time to understand my unique case and gave great advice and direction throughout the process. They were very personable and genuinely cared about my situation. They took the pressure off and were very honest about making sure my needs were met. I would highly recommend this attorney team to anyone.

I would like to thank Kyle Shelton for his excellent services in my case. He and his colleagues were helpful and extremely supportive since the beginning of the case. Their excellent communication took all stress out of the process. The initial settlement offer from the other party was unreasonable. They called and informed me about the offer and we both felt that the amount was unacceptable. He went above and beyond my expectations and attained a very reasonable settlement without going to the court. They explained everything step by step and always answered all of my questions. They were always available through phone and email. They kept me informed of all the details that were related to the case. I am very fortunate and delighted that they were able to handle my case.

Erin and her team were the shining light in this otherwise extremely long and difficult experience. They took the time to get to know me and my case and made sure I was well informed of the details and timelines. They understand this process and how difficult it can be for us to experience it while trying to also navigate all the medical problems that come with it. I can’t speak highly enough of them and am so grateful they were helping me throughout this process.

We want to thank Erin and her wonderful law team for helping us through a difficult time in our lives. They were not only compassionate, but extremely knowledgeable and kept us informed throughout the entire process. Erin Ronstadt is a tremendous attorney, as well as a great person.

Erin was very knowledgeable and respectful while she handled my husband’s LTD case. The entire staff was awesome and always returned calls and emails whenever we had questions. We couldn’t get anywhere with the company, but Erin and her staff did! Thank you, Erin, for taking such good care of us. God bless you as you continue to help other people like us.

Erin Ronstadt assisted me with benefits related to short and long-term disability benefits. She is a very smart woman. She never gave up and we were successful as well. These two people are more than just attorneys; they literally saved and gave me back my life. I will always remember them as we shared quite the journey together. I wish them many more successes. Thank you.

Unfortunately, life happens and sometimes we have to hire an attorney. Erin and her staff have made an uncomfortable situation more tolerable. The entire staff has worked hard on our behalf and made us feel included and heard along the way.

Erin Ronstadt is a competent and caring attorney and we are pleased with our settlement. We felt very comfortable working with Erin and her assistant, and we would not hesitate to work with her again.

Erin Ronstadt was my LTD attorney. She is very knowledgeable on employee plans and ERISA law. She was very easy to work with, compassionate, and understanding. She kept me informed on the status of my case and kept me updated on the next steps. She did an awesome job winning my case and got me much more than expected.

I had a great experience with this firm. Everyone here is extremely courteous, kind, and professional. My attorney, Erin Ronstadt, is very knowledgeable and truly cares about her clients. She has done a terrific job with my case and I would highly recommend her for anyone that needs representation!

I highly recommend Erin Ronstadt if you need help with your disability case. Erin was very knowledgeable and compassionate. I knew I was in good hands after our consultation. Her advice led to a successful outcome for us. If there were more than 5 stars, I would give them.

I was the victim of a retained medical device that had to be surgically removed from my body. I was referred to a firm where Kyle was an associate attorney. He is an amazing lawyer and a great negotiator. He fought for me from day one. And in the final mediation, he was able to get a settlement for me that far exceeded my expectations. I sat in on the mediation for the whole day and got a chance to see Kyle up close and personal. He was very effective in pushing for more money because he really understood the details behind my case. He was really good at negotiating and stayed at it all day to get me a settlement that far exceeded my expectations. I would recommend him to anyone!

Erin spent several years working diligently and tirelessly on a complex case that my husband’s disability forced us into. I can remember pulling over into a CVS parking lot at the beginning of it all and crying into the phone during my conference call with Erin. I couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel at that time, yet I later came to realize she was that light for our family. Erin upheld every commitment she made to us and she made sure we felt valued and important. She personally took to heart the struggles the insurance company put our family through. Erin is an angel to our family. I could write all day and still never do justice to the amazing representation she provided during our case. Thank you, Erin. We truly do appreciate everything you have done for our case and our family these past few years.

My husband found Erin several years ago as I was battling with my former employer of 18 years as to LTD benefits, policy coverage, ERISA, and terms. She was instrumental and very successful in winning all benefits, back payments, and a final settlement for me. Her expertise, vast knowledge, determination, professionalism, and most importantly, her genuine concern for me will never be forgotten. I was in a serious negative physical and mental state when I met her. I know without any doubt that Erin helped to save my health and I am now on my way to a much better future. She is definitely not “just another attorney”; she is a very strong woman and I am so lucky my husband found her. In closing, her adorable smile always brightened my day. She is an excellent attorney.

My husband had an ERISA case. I did the research and found a few attorneys. After the first meeting, in which we walked out on the attorney because he was so horrid, we didn’t have a lot of hope for our situation. I don’t give up easy, thankfully! We met with a couple more and were not thrilled. I even contacted a couple in CA. At some point I was given Erin’s name from another attorney, Alan Schiffman, and after we met Erin, we both knew she was the best there was available in Arizona. She was so compassionate to my husband's plight. Nothing about her was pretentious or arrogant. She never made us feel “less than.” Erin is extremely knowledgeable about the ERISA law. She was able to settle our case and get the insurance company to pay us some monies. We’ve always heard through the “gossip” vine that attorneys’ fees are outrageous. At first glance I believed that made sense. After going through this entire process with Erin, we personally think it is a more than reasonable fee. She worked vigorously and diligently. She never lost any of her compassion in the heat of any moment. There were a few times where my husband and I wanted to “throw in the towel,” and she was able to ever so gently bring us back to the process. Is it a process I wish on anyone? No! If you are in the situation and need to go through this process, hire Erin Ronstadt. You won’t ever regret it.

Kyle and I consulted on several cases together and his professionalism and courtesy was exceptional. He always makes time to respond to questions and is thoughtful when asking questions himself. Kyle goes above and beyond in working for his clients to get the best result possible.