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National Life Insurance Attorney | 25 Years | Proven Results
Christian Lassen is one of the nation’s leading life insurance attorneys and founder of The Lassen Law Firm, a powerhouse litigation firm focused exclusively on life insurance disputes. With 25 years of experience and hundreds of millions of dollars recovered, he is the go-to authority for policyholders and beneficiaries nationwide.
Mr. Lassen represents clients in all 50 states, handling complex life insurance disputes including denied claims, delayed payouts, beneficiary contests, policy lapse issues, accidental death denials, ERISA group claims, interpleader actions, military policy litigation (FEGLI, SGLI, VGLI, TSGLI), and allegations of fraud or misrepresentation. His practice is laser-focused on one goal: forcing life insurance companies to pay what they owe.
He was quoted in The Wall Street Journal on May 17, 2025, for his insight into life insurance payout delays, reinforcing his national reputation as a trusted leader in this field. He maintains a perfect 10.0 “Superb” rating on Avvo with over 1,700 peer endorsements and is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor awarded to fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys.
Mr. Lassen does not waste time with adjusters. He crafts powerful legal briefs and delivers them directly to insurers’ legal departments where real decisions are made. This aggressive, no-nonsense approach consistently results in swift and favorable outcomes. He personally manages every case and is known for his accessibility, responsiveness, and relentless pursuit of justice.
Licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, Mr. Lassen handles life insurance cases nationwide. If your claim has been denied, delayed, or contested, Christian Lassen is the attorney who gets results.
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- English: Spoken, Written
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- Michigan State University College of Law
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- University of Delaware
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- 10.0 Superb Rating
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- Million Dollar & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- New York State Bar Association
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- Pennsylvania State Bar
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- New Jersey State Bar
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- 5 Reasons for a Denied Life Insurance Claim
- Life Insurance Lawyer
- Denied Accidental Death & Dismemberment Claims
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- Denied Life Insurance Claims, Lovering Conference Center
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating
- AVVO
How long does life insurance claim take? Delayed or Denied Life Insurance Claim?
Wondering how long it takes to receive a life insurance payout? In most cases, insurers pay within 30 to 60 days—but delays are common when the claim is contested, incomplete,...
Can You Challenge a Life Insurance Beneficiary?
Can you legally challenge who gets a life insurance payout? Yes, and many people do. Whether you're dealing with a last-minute beneficiary change, a claim after divorce, or suspected fraud,...
Life Insurance Claim Denied During the Contestability Period? Don’t Assume It’s Final.
If a policyholder dies within the first two years of coverage, insurers often invoke the contestability period to investigate and deny claims. But many of these denials are based on...
Ex-Spouse Still Listed as LIfe insurance Beneficiary?
If a divorced policyholder never removed their ex-spouse as the life insurance beneficiary, state law might automatically revoke that designation, but not always. Many states have automatic revocation statutes that...
Life Insurance Disputes: ERISA, Legal Loopholes & Insurance Company Delays
Some life insurance disputes are anything but simple. Employer-provided policies are often governed by ERISA, a federal law that limits your rights and gives insurers an advantage. Combine that with...
Denied ERISA Life Insurance Claim? Here’s What You Need to Know
If your life insurance claim was denied under an employer-provided policy, ERISA likely applies, and that changes everything. ERISA is a federal law that heavily favors insurance companies. It limits...
Got a Life Insurance Interpleader Lawsuit?
When multiple people claim the same life insurance policy, the insurance company may file an interpleader lawsuit, asking the court to decide who gets the money. It’s a common tactic...
Dispute Over Who Gets Life Insurance?
When there's a dispute over who should receive life insurance money, legal action may be necessary. These cases often arise after divorces, sudden beneficiary changes, or family conflicts. If you're...
Was Your Life Insurance or Accidental Death Claim Denied?
If your life insurance or accidental death claim was denied, don’t accept the insurance company’s decision without a fight. Many denials are based on misinterpretations, exclusions, or missing paperwork that...
Top 20 Reasons Life Insurance Claims Are Denied
This video covers the most common reasons insurance companies deny life insurance claims, including misrepresentation, lapse in payment, and contested beneficiaries. Christian Lassen, a national attorney featured in The Wall...
Contesting a Life Insurance Beneficiary – What You Need to Know
If you’ve been removed or challenged as a life insurance beneficiary, this video explains what legal options you have. Christian Lassen, a national life insurance attorney with over 25 years...
What Is a Life Insurance Interpleader? Explained by an Attorney
When multiple people claim to be the rightful life insurance beneficiary, the insurance company may file an interpleader action. This video briefly explains what interpleader is and how an attorney...
Denied Life Insurance Claim? Here’s What You Can Do
If your life insurance claim was denied, don’t give up. Christian Lassen, a life insurance attorney with 25+ years of experience and a national track record of results, explains how...
Life Insurance Beneficiary Dispute? Legal Help You Can Trust
Beneficiary disputes are one of the most complex parts of life insurance litigation. If you were removed as a beneficiary or multiple people are claiming the payout, this video breaks...
- Q. cell insurance doesnt have my phone, gave me option of upgraded model but says my deduct will go up by 125.00 can they
- A: We would have to review the policy in order to provide meaningful answers
- Q. our truck was wrecked.we had uninssured motorist.our insurance says they changed it(per our request)we did not.what can
- A: Best bet is to see it in writing with your own eyes as mentioned
- Q. Is it legal for an employer to only give 24 hour health insurance paperwork turnaround time? We had no time to look
- A: You can complain to the HR Department
