Reviews

I've been using David's services since 2006. As a small business owner, I've reached to him many times with different problems and questions. Every time the service he provided and the expertise he demonstrated were more than I could ask for. I'll continue recommending David and use his services for as long as I need a legal advice.

I never write reviews, but I believe it is my obligation to do so in this case. I hired Mr. Rintoul to file an appeal concerning a medical claim denial by an insurance company for my father. At that time, we had almost 4 months to file the appeal. Mr. Rintoul asked for a deposit of 4500 USD, which I made right away. Two and a half months later the deposit was exhausted, and in my opinion the amount spent did not match the amount of work done. At that point I tried to negotiate a flat fee to complete the appeal, and Mr. Rintoul asked for 4000 USD, in addition to the 4500 USD initial deposit, to complete the appeal. I truly believe that this charge is unreasonably high. I never cooperate with people who are trying to overcharge me, so I terminated our cooperation. As a result, I found myself in a difficult situation, where it was only about a month left to file the appeal, so it is very hard to find another attorney. Moreover, I have paid 4500 USD to Mr. Rintoul, which I believe is a substantial overcharging for the work which has been done. I asked Mr. Rintoul to return 2500 USD, which is my estimate of the overcharging amount. He however declined to do so, unless I come to his office, for which I see no reason. I believe Mr. Rintoul has treated me unfairly. If you do not want to get into a similar situation, I strongly recommend to stay away from this attorney. I am giving 1 star only because there is no option to give 0 stars.

Five stars to David Rintoul! My story: I have a rare, progressively debilitating autoimmune disorder, which caused me to stop working five years after its onset. I collected STD benefits through my company's group disability plan, and those rolled over to LTD benefits as expected. On reviewing the latter however, the insurer declined further LTD payments. I could not understand that, given how I felt, and all the history: hospitalizations, surgeries, ongoing steroid regimes, chemotherapies, etc. A family friend and attorney recommended David, stating, that's who he'd go to if he were in our shoes. David sat down with us and went over my medical issues. He next reviewed hundreds of pages of medical records, and researched my condition so he could fully represent the case. My condition is uncommon, difficult to diagnose, and crosses multiple medical specialties, so David's knowledge and experience were much appreciated here. He gave clear advice on what steps to take and what information was needed to be gathered and submitted for an appeal. Not surprisingly, a second appeal was required, with some additional wrangling along the way, but David finally called us with the news that my LTD benefits were fully restored, and all back payments were forthcoming. In general: David was always direct with what his preferred approach would be, but included my wife and me in decision making, getting our input and okay before proceeding. He was upfront regarding his fees, which were certainly reasonable. David is easy to talk to and takes the time to actually listen to what you're saying. He answers emails and phone calls quickly. I am very satisfied with the work David has done for us, and I would highly recommend him to others. Yes, five stars to David Rintoul!

David has assisted me several times. He successfully negotiated a separation agreement with a company where the HR department had "lost" the original document. Further, he was supportive and successful in correctly demanding that stock options, due to me, be awarded as a result of the same separation as there was no just cause for termination. More recently, David help me to negotiate a retirement agreement that included a multi-year consulting package.

David helped me solve a pension issue in which I was hitting a stone wall alone. With his help, expertise and advice we were able to solve this issue with in 7 months. He is sincere and very honest in his advice. There were no illusions as to what to expect and what could be delivered. The best part of this whole ordeal was David's sympathy and sense of justice. I knew it was wrong what my former school district did by not granting me my 1/2 year of pension when I paid into it, but was getting nowhere on my own. With David's help, all is resolved and I can now move forward in my retirement. I would recommend David Rintoul for a lawyer- a person who fights for people's rights.

David represented my husband in an appeal of a long term disability denial. From the start it was apparent he was honest and knowledgeable. He was clear what the cost would be and clear about my husband's chances. His office staff is friendly and courteous and we never had to wait for an answer from them. David always made himself available via phone or email and always kept him informed of progress in a timely manner. My husband was in management for many years before his illness and understood how business works and how attorneys representing your interests should act. David is top notch. I would recommend him and his firm to anyone who has disability or employment issues. Thank you David for a successful outcome!

In the world of long-term disability benefits, an individual has little chance in fighting an insurance company that will do everything in it's ability to deny you. That's why you'll need the help of an experienced lawyer like David Rintoul. Attorney Rintoul is an intelligent, resourceful and empathetic individual who can dissect and refute whatever arguments the insurance company may have. I would highly recommend him.

Attorney Rintoul is an excellent attorney and a kind and compassionate person. I hear nothing but good things from the people I have referred to him.

Over 15 years attorney David Rintoul has helped me with a wide variety of legal matters. I count on David to evaluate all legal matters and to provide the highest level of referrals when outside his area of expertise. He is an extremely skilled and well-connected attorney and i have and will continue to recommend him to my friends, family and business associates.

Attorney David RintoulOur Experience with Attorney Rintoul and Our Long Term Disability Denial and Resolution: He is brilliant, professional, and if it is legally possible to win a case - he will do it! Yes! We did not believe that it was possible to win against a major Connecticut Insurance Company – also the employer of my husband– who, after honoring the Short Term Disability (STD) policy, this Insurance Company denied payment for the Long Term Disability (LTD). After the 6 months of receiving the STD checks, the Insurance Company- my husband’s employer - wrote my husband a letter stating “come back to work and we will find something else for you to do, if you are having difficulty keeping up with what is required of you presently” and also “you are NOT eligible for your Long Term Disability “ (LTD) payment. The Insurance Company’s letter was earth shattering, as it was NOT possible for my husband to return to work at all. We appealed this claim with appropriate information from one of the foremost (physician) specialists in the country on my husband’s condition and diagnosis. Yet this insurance company found 2 independent physicians (specialists, they claimed, in his diagnosis) to review the tons of medical records, and confirm the Insurance Companies claim. DENIAL. Both of their independent physicians agreed with the Insurance Company. We felt frustrated and hopeless. It was the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society that gave us the name of Attorney David Rintoul, an expert on such policies and who has other expertise as an attorney. Attorney Rintoul made time to meet with us without any waiting. His office staff is efficient. David Rintoul reviewed my husband’s medical records and asked us a few questions. From our first meeting we found him to be down to earth yet professional. He thoroughly reviewed the LTD policy. He did not give us any false hope. He told us right away - exactly what we could expect - from him, and from the appeal ahead. He told us what the possible outcomes could be, what the chances were of success, how we might have to proceed to court and litigation, and also what he would charge us for his work. And he certainly did work for us, for quite a reasonable fee. Attorney David Rintoul’s appeal against this MEGA Insurance Company was also successful. We know this success is all due to Rintoul’s tenacity, expertise, and other attributes he possesses for the positive outcomes, and high quality of his meticulous labor. Although he is a busy person, he always managed to respond to all our questions in a timely manner with patience, understanding, and compassion. He paid careful attention to the timeline and deadlines set by the Insurance Company that was a crucial part of the appeal. He kept us informed about the deadlines, and was on time with sending documents to the Insurance Company. This was critical, as missing deadlines could have prevented our success. But our success depended on the on the work, the insight, and the knowledge of Attorney Rintoul. Truly Rintoul is brilliant! Even though he is not a medical professional he knew exactly what information and additional tests were needed to win the case. He was able to track down and gather information from physicians whom were at times difficult to connect with due to busy schedules. The documents Rintoul provided to the Insurance Company were undeniable- literally. Most impressive and extraordinarily perceptive was a final lengthy letter Rintoul wrote to the Insurance Company. He exposed what the Insurance Company and we initially missed, that the Insurance Companies 2 independent physicians actually in one way supported the claim. We won without going to court. We could not be more grateful to Attorney David Rintoul. What he has done will change the quality of our lives tremendously, and is helping us to cope more easily with this disability.

Attorney David Rintoul was highly recommended to me by a friend as an expert in handling disability claims. He very successfully managed my disability claim for which I am very grateful. I would most definitely recommend him to help anyone navigate through the disability claims process.