Marie E. Casciari

Marie E. Casciari

Shareholder, DeBofsky Law: ERISA and Employee Benefits Attorney
  • Employment Law, Insurance Claims
  • Illinois, Washington
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Biography

Marie Casciari is a shareholder at DeBofsky Law and leads the Seattle office. She is Co-Chair of the American Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Section, Employee Benefits Committee. She practices exclusively in the areas of employee benefits, ERISA, mental health parity (MHPAEA), and other insurance benefits litigation.

Areas of Practice:

ERISA/Employee Benefits Litigation
MHPAEA/Mental Health Parity Litigation
Insurance Litigation

Practice Areas
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, ERISA
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance
Additional Practice Areas
  • Long Term Disability
  • Short Term Disability
  • Individual Disability Insurance
  • Pension and Retirement Plans
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
Supreme Court of Illinois
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Washington
Washington State Bar Association
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U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
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U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
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U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
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U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Shaholder
DeBofsky Law
- Current
Associate
DeBofsky & Associates, P.C.
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Associate
Daley, DeBofsky & Bryant
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Law Clerk
Daley, DeBofsky & Bryant
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Project Assistant
Foley & Lardner LLP
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Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
J.D. (2011) | Law
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Boston University
B.A. (2007) | Philosophy (Pre-Law Concentration)
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Awards
Super Lawyers Rising Star - Employee Benefits Law
Super Lawyers
2016 - 2023
Emerging Lawyers, Employee Benefits Law
Leading Lawyers
2017 - Present
Section of Labor & Employment Law Leadership Development Programs
American Bar Association
Professional Associations
State Bar of Illinois  # 6305597
Member
Current
Activities: CLE Coordinator of Employee Benefits Section, 2018-2020
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Washington State Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
Activities: Co-Chair of Labor & Employment Law Section, Employee Benefits Committee, 2022-2023 Co-Chair of Labor & Employment Law Section, Leadership Development Program, 2018-2020 Co-Chair of Labor & Employment Law Section, Employee Benefits Committee, ERISA Preemption and Effect on Other Laws Subcommittee, 2018-2022 Co-Chair of Labor & Employment Law Section, Employee Benefits Committee, Employment Discrimination & Employee Benefits Subcommittee, 2016-2018
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Chicago Bar Association
Member
Current
Activities: Vice Chair of Employee Benefits Committee, 2015-2016 Co-Chair of Health and Hospital Law Committee, 2014-2015
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Publications
Articles & Publications
What’s Hot and What’s Not in ERISA Health & Welfare Litigation
Practising Law Institute
Predicting the Future Course of Employee Benefits Litigation
American Bar Association
Federal Court Finds ERISA Does Not Preempt State Auto-Enrollment Individual Retirement Program
Illinois Bar Association
Speaking Engagements
2022 Health and Welfare Litigation Updates, Practising Law Institute (PLI)
Certifications
Essentials of Human Resources Certification, 2021
Society for Human Resource Management
Mediation Skills Training Certification
Center for Conflict Resolution
Websites & Blogs
Website
DeBofsky Law Website
Blog
DeBofsky Law Articles
Contact & Map
DeBofsky Law
3101 Western Ave Suite 350
Seattle, WA 98121
Telephone: (206) 333-2696
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
DeBofsky Law
2 North Riverside Plaza
Suite 1420
Chicago, IL 60606
Telephone: (312) 561-4040
Fax: (312) 600-4426
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed