Practice areas: Employee Benefits, Insurance Coverage; view more
Licensed in California since: 2015
Education: University of California, Irvine School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2019 - 2025 Call today:
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Andrew Kantor is a Senior Partner at Kantor & Kantor, LLP, one of the nation’s leading law firms representing individuals whose disability, life, and health insurance claims have been wrongfully denied. With a career rooted in compassion and advocacy, Andrew has dedicated his practice to helping people secure the benefits they deserve - particularly those living with chronic, invisible, or mental health conditions.
Andrew grew up immersed in client advocacy, following in the footsteps of his parents and firm founders, Glenn and Lisa Kantor. Inspired by their unwavering commitment to justice, he knew early on that his calling was to continue their legacy - championing individuals and families against powerful insurance companies that too often fail those most in need.
His practice focuses on ERISA and bad faith insurance litigation, with landmark victories that have shaped how disability insurers must interpret and administer their policies. One of Andrew’s most impactful cases, Renault v. UNUM, set a precedent that safeguarded workers’ rights to fair benefit calculations - ensuring that commissions and bonuses could not be arbitrarily excluded from disability benefits. His work has earned him recognition as a Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star for seven consecutive years and inclusion in Best Lawyers in America (2025 and 2026) for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law.
Beyond his courtroom achievements, Andrew is deeply engaged in education and advocacy around mental health and disability rights. He has served on the Community Advisory Council for the Solve ME/CFS Initiative and the Board of Directors for the Elder Law and Disability Rights Center, where he helps advance access to justice for individuals facing barriers to care and support.
A frequent speaker for national nonprofits and patient advocacy organizations, Andrew has presented for and collaborated with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) affiliates across the West Coast - including NAMI Greater Los Angeles, NAMI Pierce County, NAMI Eastside, and NAMI Southern Nevada - as well as with the Lupus Foundation of America-California, the COVID-19 Longhauler Advocacy Project, the Solve ME/CFS Initiative, Pandemic Patients, the Ehlers-Danlos Society, the Parkinson’s Institute & Clinical Center, and the International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (IACFS/ME). His presentations for these organizations have centered on mental health parity, long-term disability benefits, Long COVID, and workplace accommodations, reflecting his belief that knowledge is a powerful tool in reclaiming dignity and security.
Andrew holds a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Irvine School of Law, an MBA from Union Graduate College / Clarkson University (magna cum laude), and a B.A. from Union College (cum laude, departmental honors). He also has a Masters degree in Leadership as well as a Masters of Human Resource Management. He is admitted to practice in California and Washington, D.C.
Above all, Andrew approaches his work with empathy and determination—believing that every client deserves not only strong legal advocacy, but also respect, understanding, and hope.
Practice areas
Employee Benefits, Insurance CoverageFocus areas
Bad Faith Insurance, Insurance
- 70% Employee Benefits
- 30% Insurance Coverage
First Admitted: 2015, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.kantorlaw.net/attorneys/andrew-m-kantor/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of California, 2015
- District of Columbia, 2016
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Finding Sun Life's termination of Plaintiff's long-term disability benefits was an abuse of discretion, awarding full reinstatement of benefits to Plaintiff. Young v. Sun Life & Health Ins. Co., 285 F. Supp. 3d 1109 (E.D. Cal. 2018), 2018
- Finding Plaintiff was entitled to long-term disability benefits after said benefits were terminated by the insurer.Fleming v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am., No. 17-0157-6, __F.3d__, 2018 WL 6133859 (C.D. Cal. Nov. 20, 2018), 2018
- Convinced the Court that UNUM’s interpretation of its own disability policy was improper as a matter of law. Renault v. Unum Life Ins. Co. Of Am., 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 17622 (C.D. Cal. Feb. 1, 2019) , 2019
Videos
- Unlike most people on the planet, Andrew Kantor grew up with #ERISA #law in his life. His parents, Lisa and Glenn Kantor, discussed ERISA law at breakfast, at dinner. Law became a fixture in Andrew's life. Many children of lawyers who grew up with one or even both parents who are lawyers, may have seen their parents bring work home. A lot of those kids would probably decide not to become lawyers. Seeing the intensity of the 24/7 job, may dissuade people from taking up the profession. This had the opposite effect on Andrew. Having is parents come home and talk about the cases with such passion and actual anger at the insurance companies' behavior. Even today Andrew sees that same passion, anger and focus to continue doing this work. Seeing this satisfaction at helping clients lead Andrew to believe he couldn't do anything else. Kantor & Kantor has a mission that is unique, especially among most lawyers. We get to help individuals who have been genuinely wronged. When we win a case, this is not just transferring funds between accounts; we are changing lives, at some times, even helping clients avoid homelessness. Being able to help people every day is an honor that Andrew cherishes., Andrew Kantor Shares the Passion to Help Change Clients' Lives, Insurance, Long-Term Disability, ERISA, 2019
- Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a disabling and complex illness. Despite medical and scientific evidence, many insurance continue to deny claims. In addition to blood work and doctors' opinions, there is cutting edge cardiopulmonary exercise testing being done to support these claims. We are making a lot of progress getting insurance companies and Federal Courts to recognize the validity of this testing. We know denial letters can be very intimidating, but do not be afraid. We can help you with your #appeal and secure victory at trial. We are here to help., Andrew Kantor Helps Get Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Sufferers the Benefits They Deserve, Insurance, Long-Term Disability, ERISA, 2019
Honors
- Rising Star Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2022
- Andrew M. Kantor has been recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025 for his outstanding work in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. This prestigious recognition highlights his exceptional skill, dedication, and leadership in the field of disability insurance law. Earning recognition from peers in the legal community, Andrew’s inclusion in Best Lawyers underscores his ongoing success and influence in advocating for clients' rights under ERISA and non-ERISA policies. His dedication to achieving justice for his clients continues to set him apart as a trusted authority in the field., Best Lawyer in America, Best Lawyers, 2025
- Andrew M. Kantor was honored with the 2025 Rising Star award by Super Lawyers, a prestigious recognition that reflects his exceptional skill, dedication, and leadership in the field of disability insurance law. This accolade, awarded based on peer nominations and evaluations of legal success, highlights Andrew's growing influence and commitment to achieving justice for his clients. His selection for this distinction underscores his continued excellence and the trust he has earned from both his peers and the individuals he represents., Rising Star Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2025
Educational Background
- Masters in Business Administration, Union Graduate College / Clarkson University, Honors: magna cum laude, 2010
- Bachelor of Arts, Union College, Honors: cum laude, departmental honors, 2009
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- COVID-19 and Disability Insurance for Individuals Living with ME/CFS - Zoom | August 3, 2021
- Long Term Disability Insurance Challenges for Individuals Living with ME/CFS | The IACFS/ME Annual Conference | August 19, 2021
- The Spoonie Struggle Podcast: Disability Law With Guest Andrew Kantor | May 12, 2021
- Webinar: Covid-19 Longhauler Advocacy Project BenefitsChat - Disability Insurance | April 18, 2021
- EDS and the Disability Claims & Appeals Process | The Ehlers-Danlos Society | June 10, 2020
- The Solve ME/CFS Initiative Webinar Series: Fighting the Good Fight: Navigating the ERISA Disability Process for those with ME/CFS
- Parkinson’s & the Long Term Disability Claims Process | The Parkinson’s Institute & Clinical Center | January 28, 2020
- Summaries of ERISA cases from across the nation per circuit court from February 2019 to September 2019, Co-author, Circuit Round-Up of Key Appellate ERISA Decisions from February-September 2019, ABA Labor & Employment Law Section, Employee Benefits Committee Newsletter, Insurance, Long-Term Disability, ERISA, 2019
- For those who are readers of iPain Living Magazine we covered what ERISA law is and why it is evil in the Fall 2019 edition article ERISA Is Evil; The current state of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and How It Effects Long-term Disability Claims by Lawyer Andrew Kantor; Kantor & Kantor. This is part 2 of 4., Author, ERISA Is Evil; The current state of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and How It Effects Long-term Disability Claims, iPain Living, Fall 2019 issue, Insurance, Long-Term Disability, ERISA, 2019
- Applying for short term or long term disability benefits can seem overwhelming at first. This article provides some tips from Andrew Kantor, a disability insurance litigator who focuses on ME/CFS and other difficult to prove claims., Author, A Lawyer’s Guide to Long COVID and Long Term Disability Insurance Claims, Body Politic (wearebodypolitic.com), Insurance, Long-Term Disability, ERISA, 2021
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- ERISA
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Care
- Long-Term Disability
- Plaintiff
Office location for Andrew M. Kantor
9301 Corbin Ave
Suite 1400
Northridge, CA 91324
Phone: 818-886-2525
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026
- Rising Stars: 2019 - 2025
