1980
Our Start
Creative Capital, Inc, a NY business corporation, was founded by a trial lawyer, a financial planner and a benefits specialist, combining their diverse disciplines into a comprehensive structured settlement operation. CCI is a founding member of the National Structured Settlement Trade Association (NSSTA).
1983
CCI expanded from a Metropolitan New York operation into a regional operation.
Late
1980's
A National Expansion
CCI graduated to a nationwide structured settlement firm.
Early
1990's
The Creation of CORA
CCI created the Certificate of Reliability and Assurances (CORA), an affidavit insuring the integrity of the Structured Settlement process in all of our cases. This affidavit was quickly adopted by many judges becoming the gold standard in the structured settlement industry - making it required in every case where court approval is needed.
Mid 2000’s
CCI, in collaboration with industry partners, launches tax deferred settlements in non physical injury cases including employment cases, business disputes and business & real estate sales.
2011
The New York Law Journal introduces the category of the Best Structured Settlement Provider for the first time in the Reader Rankings. CCI is voted #1.
2012
CCI was voted the Best Structured Settlement Broker in the CT Law Tribune Reader Rankings and is voted #1 from 2012 - 2017.
2018
A Growing Reputation
A banner year: CCI is not only honored as the Nation’s Best Structured Settlement Provider by the National Law Journal, but is also entered into the Hall of Fame for the Connecticut Law Tribune. The company celebrates 15 years as a Partner for Justice with NYSTLA.
2019
CCI won NYLJ “Best Of” Survey for 9th consecutive year. In NJ, it was a year of firsts: CCI was the first plaintiff-focused firm to win NJ Law Journal’s honors, first NJ-based firm to be recognized in NJ and the only firm to win both NY and NJ honors.
2020
CCI launches Platinum Sponsorship with AAJ - the American Association for Justice. The company celebrates 10 years of being voted New York's #1 Structured Settlement Provider.
2023
CCI opened a regional office in Reno, Nevada. The company celebrates 13 years of being voted New York's #1 Structured Settlement Provider and 20 years as a Partner for Justice with NYSTLA.