Patrick W. Begos has defended administrators and insurers of life, health, and disability benefit plans for more than 30 years. He has litigated hundreds of ERISA disputes in courts around the country, including dozens of appeals.
Pat also regularly defends non-ERISA claims for group and individual benefits.
Pat is a regular speaker on life, health, disability, and ERISA litigation topics, and has written extensively on benefit litigation for various nationwide publications.
He prevailed in a key ERISA case, Heimeshoff v. Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Co., which went to the U.S. Supreme Court and resolved a national issue over the enforceability of time limits on an individual’s ability to sue for benefits after being denied.
Commercial + Business Litigation
Pat also has broad experience as a trial lawyer representing plaintiffs and defendants in commercial and business litigation. He has represented clients in cases with high financial stakes, such as a feud among several countries over ownership of $70 million in Roman silver, claims regarding defective nuclear power plant components, and a $23 million breach of contract dispute.
