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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How long does life insurance claim take? Delayed or Denied Life Insurance Claim?
How long does life insurance payout take? The Lassen Law Firm, nationwide life insurance attorneys, handle delayed, denied and disputed life insurance claims in all 50 states.
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...
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