New Jersey ERISA & Disability Benefits Attorney Fighting for Employee Rights
At The López Firm, we protect the rights of employees through expert legal representation in ERISA, pension disputes, long-term disability, and employment law. If you've been denied disability benefits, had your pension challenged, or faced wrongful termination, our firm is here to fight for the justice you deserve.
Mr. López’ dedication and achievements have earned him recognition, including selection to the Super Lawyers list in 2023 and 2024, as well as the Rising Star list from 2017 to 2022. The Super Lawyers distinction is awarded to the top 5% of attorneys in the state, while the Rising Star designation is given to no more than 2.5% of attorneys.
Experienced ERISA Lawyer in New Jersey
Led by attorney Omar A. López, The López Firm has a proven track record handling the complex legal issues employees face when going up against employers and insurance companies. As a dedicated ERISA attorney in New Jersey, Omar represents clients in a full range of employee benefits and employment matters, including:
Denied disability benefits claims (short-term and long-term)
ERISA severance plan disputes and severance agreement review
Pension disputes and public employee pension matters
Honorable service forfeiture and pension forfeiture defense
Health benefits claims and insurance bad faith
Denied insurance claims under ERISA-governed plans
Wrongful termination and workplace discrimination
Whether you're a private sector employee navigating a denied long-term disability claim or a public employee facing a pension dispute in New Jersey, The López Firm has the experience to guide you through the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Omar A. López founded The López Firm in 2012 with a singular focus: fighting for employees who have been wronged by their employers, their insurance companies, or their benefit plan administrators. In the years since, he has built a practice recognized for its depth of experience, its tenacity, and its genuine commitment to the people it represents.
Before founding the firm, Omar served as labor counsel for the Transport Workers Union Local 1400 (AFL-CIO) and Transport Workers Union Local 265 (AFL-CIO). In that role, he handled a broad range of employee matters on behalf of union members, including pension disputes, disciplinary hearings, benefits claims, and litigation. That experience gave him something most attorneys lack: a firsthand understanding of how pension systems, disability plans, and employer benefit structures operate from the inside — and where they fail the workers they are supposed to protect.
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Areas of Practice
Omar A. López represents employees and retirees across a full range of ERISA, benefits, and employment matters, including:
ERISA Claims — If your employer-sponsored benefits have been denied, delayed, or mishandled, ERISA governs your rights and your deadlines. The López Firm handles every phase of the ERISA process, from administrative appeals through federal court litigation.
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Benefits — Insurance companies deny legitimate disability claims every day. The López Firm fights denied and terminated disability benefit claims under ERISA, building the administrative record needed to win at every level.
Pension Disputes — Whether you are a private sector employee with an ERISA-covered pension or a public employee navigating New Jersey's pension systems, The López Firm has the experience to protect your retirement benefits, including honorable service forfeiture defense.
Severance Agreements and ERISA Severance Plans — Before you sign a severance agreement, you need to understand exactly what rights you are waiving. The López Firm reviews and negotiates severance agreements and handles denied claims under ERISA-governed severance plans.
Denied Health Benefits and Insurance Bad Faith — If your health insurance or employee benefits claim has been denied, you have legal rights and strict deadlines to enforce them. The López Firm handles ERISA health benefits appeals and insurance bad faith claims throughout New Jersey.
Wrongful Termination and Workplace Discrimination — The López Firm represents employees who have been wrongfully terminated or subjected to discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, or other protected characteristics under New Jersey and federal law.
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The López Firm handles ERISA claims, long-term and short-term disability denials, pension disputes, severance agreements, health benefits claims, and employment law matters including wrongful termination and workplace discrimination.
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Employees facing a benefits denial or a workplace dispute are often up against large corporations, insurance companies, and government agencies with significant legal resources. The López Firm levels that playing field.
Clients choose The López Firm because Omar A. López brings union-side labor law experience that most benefits attorneys simply do not have. Because he handles each case personally — not through associates or paralegals. Because he is admitted in two states and before the U.S. Supreme Court, giving him the range to follow a case wherever it needs to go. And because he has spent his entire career on one side: theirs.
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Yes. Attorney Omar A. López offers a free initial consultation for all prospective clients. Contact the firm at (973) 908-8638
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If you need a trusted ERISA attorney, disability benefits lawyer, pension dispute attorney, or employment lawyer in New Jersey, The López Firm is ready to help. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with Omar A. López. We will review your situation, explain your rights, and tell you exactly what your options are.
There is no cost. There is no obligation. There is just an attorney who is ready to fight for you.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.