Joel R. Hurt
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Joel R. Hurt is a Partner at Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec, LLC, based in Pittsburgh, PA, where he specializes in class actions and litigation related to employment law, ERISA disputes, insurance claims, labor and employment issues, and personal injury matters. Since earning his law degree, Joel has focused his practice primarily on litigating class actions, particularly in pursuit of medical, pension, and insurance benefits under ERISA, the Labor Management Relations Act (LMRA), and various state laws. An esteemed contributor to the field of ERISA law, Joel has authored sections in two prominent treatises: *Employee Benefits Law* and *ERISA Litigation*, both published by BNA Books. His expertise has also led to numerous publications, including articles such as “The Constitutional Limitations of Public Employee Pension Legislation, Revisited,” co-authored with William T. Payne, Esq., and Ruairi McDonnell, Esq., featured in *The Public Lawyer*. Other notable works include analyses on retiree health benefits, the implications of CIGNA Corp. v. Amara, and insights into contractual language in insurance policies. Joel graduated magna cum laude from Westminster College and obtained his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2000. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and before the United States Supreme Court, as well as the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Third, Sixth, Eighth, and Eleventh Circuits. Additionally, he is authorized to practice in several U.S. District Courts, including the Western District of Pennsylvania and the Northern District of Illinois. With a robust background in class actions and a profound understanding of ERISA litigation, Joel R. Hurt stands out as a leading advocate for clients navigating complex employment and insurance law issues in Pittsburgh and beyond.