Elliott Dear

Eliott Dear is the founder of EDRTB LLC, operating as Claims Assassins, a law practice focused exclusively on out-of-network medical billing disputes against commercial health insurers. Based in Hollywood, Florida, he represents healthcare providers -- primarily emergency and plastic surgery physicians -- in Independent Dispute Resolution proceedings under both the federal No Surprises Act and New York State's surprise billing framework administered by the Department of Financial Services. Mr. Dear personally signs every IDR submission filed by his firm, appearing as counsel in arbitration proceedings against major commercial insurers including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, and their affiliates. His methodology involves rigorous intake classification -- distinguishing fully insured state-regulated plans from self-funded ERISA plans at the outset, then applying the appropriate dispute resolution track and benchmarking standard. He relies on Fair Health 80th percentile data as the primary evidence of reasonable compensation, contrasted against the insurer's Qualifying Payment Amount under the No Surprises Act framework. His New York State IDR filings have achieved a 99% provider-favorable outcome rate. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Before founding Claims Assassins, Mr. Dear practiced structured finance at Clifford Chance LLP from 2004 to 2008. He earned his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law, where he served on the Fordham Law Review. He is admitted to practice in New York (Bar #4329546). His firm operates on a contingency fee basis. No fee unless the provider's recovery improves.