Practice areas: Employee Benefits, Employment & Labor, Insurance Coverage; view more
Licensed in California since: 1986
Education: University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2026 Call today:
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Glenn R. Kantor is the founding partner of the Northridge, California, law firm Kantor & Kantor LLP. Focusing his practice entirely on the pursuit of claims against insurance companies, he represents clients throughout California who have been wrongfully denied benefits under their employer-provided or individual disability, health, long-term care, or life insurance policies. Mr. Kantor is regarded as one of the leading authorities in the prosecution of denied insurance claims governed by the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act. On the state level, he has worked with the Commissioner of the California Department of Insurance to help enact a provision of the California Insurance Code that prohibits the reservation by insurers of discretionary authority to determine eligibility for benefits or coverage.
A recipient of a Bachelor of Arts in 1980 from the University of California, Los Angeles, Mr. Kantor earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 1983. Admitted to practice in California, he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Southern, and Central Districts of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Highly regarded by his peers for his track record, Mr. Kantor has received a 10.0 "Superb" rating from the online legal directory Avvo.
In high demand as a speaker, Mr. Kantor is frequently asked to conduct seminars and workshops on matters relating to his practice areas for organizations such as the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, and the California Association for Health Services at Home. A member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, he is also a member of the California Employment Lawyers Association and the California Applicants' Attorneys Association.
Practice areas
Employee Benefits, Employment & Labor: Employee, Insurance CoverageFocus areas
Bad Faith Insurance, Employment Law - Employee, Insurance
- 60% Employee Benefits
- 20% Employment & Labor: Employee
- 20% Insurance Coverage
First Admitted: 1986, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.kantorlaw.net/team/glenn-r-kantor/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of California, 1985
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
- California Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- Southern California & Nevada Chapter
Videos
- Left Working for Insurance Companies to Establish Kantor & Kantor to Help Clients Fight Insurance Companies for Their Benefits, Insurance, ERISA, Pension, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-Term Disability, Fire & Flood Damage, 2019
Representative Clients
- Letvinuck v. Aetna Life Ins. Co.
- Kurth v. Hartford Life & Accident Ins.
- Rorabaugh v. Continental Cas. Co.
- Peterson v. AT&T
- Mitchell v. CB Richard Ellis Long-Term Disability Plan
Pro bono / Community Service
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Speaker
Educational Background
- University of California Los Angeles, B.A., , 1980
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Speaker, National Business Institute
- Speaker, National Fibromyalgia Association
- Speaker, Lupus Foundation of America
- Speaker, AIDS Project Los Angeles
- Speaker, HIV & AIDS Legal Service Alliance
- Speaker, American Bar Association
- Senior Director, Clinical Programs, Services & Advocacy
- Speaker, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Speaker, Health Care Services at Home, California Association
- Speaker, Home Care and Hospice, National Association
- Speaker, Western Region Geriatric Care Managers
- Speaker, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
- Speaker, Private Duty Home Care Association
Honors
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2009
- Founding partner of Kantor & Kantor, has been honored for the second consecutive year for his exemplary work in ERISA law and litigation. Known for his strategic approach and deep knowledge of employee benefits law, Glenn has been instrumental in securing justice for countless clients. This recognition underscores his role as a thought leader and his dedication to advocating for clients’ rights under ERISA. Glenn Kantor has dedicated his career to combating the injustice of wrongful insurance denials. Motivated by a deep commitment to ensuring fairness, Glenn established a law firm devoted to representing individuals whose rightful benefits have been withheld. Today, he is widely regarded as a leading advocate in the field of insurance law, bringing decades of experience and a relentless dedication to his clients. Glenn’s practice is rooted in a deep understanding of the immense challenges faced by individuals facing insurance disputes. Whether advocating for patients battling chronic illnesses or working with families seeking their rightful life insurance benefits after the loss of a loved one, Glenn approaches each case with empathy and determination. His clients trust him to fight for their rights, knowing he will leave no stone unturned in his pursuit of justice. This tenacity has led to groundbreaking successes and truly meaningful outcomes for countless individuals and families., Best Lawyer in America, Best Lawyers, 2025
- Best Law Firm, Best Lawyer, 2019
- Best Law Firm, Best Lawyer, 2020
- Best Law Firm, Best Lawyer, 2021
- Best Law Firm, Best Lawyer, 2022
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2012
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2013
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2014
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2015
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2016
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2017
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2018
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2019
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2020
- Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2021
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2022
- Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2023
Awards
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Industry Groups
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- ERISA
- Healthcare
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Care
- Long-Term Disability
- Pension
- Plaintiff
- Retirement
Office location for Glenn R. Kantor
9301 Corbin Ave
Suite 1400
Northridge, CA 91324
Phone: 818-886-2525
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2026
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