History behind need to hire a long-term disability attorney When John Lanier graduated from college, he became a manager and software engineer. This eventually led to a position with KPMG Consulting, Inc. which became Bearing Point, Inc. in 2002. The company offered an employee benefits package, which included both short-term and long-term disability benefits. The plan was administered by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife). Its core components included an elimination period, followed by eligibility for three years of benefits if an employee was unable to perform the material and substantial duties of (his) Own Occupation. The plan stipulated that after the three years, an employee would only be considered disabled if he/she couldnt perform any job for which he/she was qualified for or could become…