Bryan, Richard M.

Ariel C. Brownstein, an associate in the Casualty Department, maintains a practice which focuses on the areas of insurance fraud and Special Investigation Unit ("SIU") litigation with particular emphasis on large loss fraud and medical provider.  Ariel's practice in the area of fraud investigation consists of assessing and analyzing fraud by both medical providers and falsified claims brought by his client's insureds.  In doing so, Ariel has represented a significant number of insurance carriers on these issues and has assisted in several multi-million dollar high profile medical provider fraud litigation in various states.

Moreover, Ariel has litigated on behalf of many different clients in favor of protecting the interests of insurance carriers in court seeking to disclaim coverage for fraudulent claims. He has taken numerous comprehensive Examinations under Oath on SIU-related issues throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In particular, he has assisted in several high-value and high-rofile matters regarding carrier recovery of monies paid to fraudulent medical providers and fraudulent motor vehicle accidents. Furthermore, Ariel has litigated extensive insurance fraud matters in the National Arbitration Forum (NAF)/Forthright for his clients.  

Prior to joining the firm, Ariel served as a law clerk for the Honorable Richard Geiger in Cumberland County Superior Court. His responsibilities included researching criminal law precedence, reviewing memorandums and pre-trial motions, and mediating civil lawsuits.

Ariel earned honors as an undergraduate at the University of Delaware, where he majored in both marketing and business management. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from Widener University. As a student, Ariel worked in the Orphans Court as a probate clerk. While there, he interpreted court documents and worked as a liaison between the court and attorneys. Ariel also gained valuable experience in the areas of medical malpractice and construction accident litigation during his time as a summer associate at Saltz, Mongeluzzi, Barrett, Bendesky, P.C.

Ariel is admitted to the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bars, and is a member of the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Camden bar associations.