Atty. Edward Dabdoub
Edward Dabdoub, a nationally recognized disability insurance lawyer, leads the esteemed Dabdoub Law Firm. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he is one of five attorneys in his immediate family.
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Edward Dabdoub is a Founding Attorney based in Coral Gables, Florida, practicing at Dabdoub Law Firm. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on employment, ssd, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida (2007), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2008), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (2008), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2014). Educated at University of Miami School of Law J.D. (—) and Florida International University M.B.A. University of Miami B.A. (—). Serands clients in Coral Gables, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Edward Dabdoub, a nationally recognized disability insurance lawyer, leads the esteemed Dabdoub Law Firm
- Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he is one of five attorneys in his immediate family
- Eddie has dedicated his entire legal careerto advocating for individuals entitled to disability benefits from insurance providers
- Eddie's commitment to disability law developed during law school, where he championed a case for a man enduring chronic pain
- He was able to get the man’s disability insurance benefits approved after the benefits were terminated by an insurance company and saw the impact his work had on this man and hisfamily
- This pivotal experience lead Eddie to devote his professional life to fighting for people against disability insurance companies
- He built Dabdoub Law Firm from the ground up for this very purpose
- At the heart of his practice lies a profound understanding of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"), governing many of his clients' long-term disability cases
- Dabdoub Law Firm has an impressive track record of wins in Court in complex disability lawsuits, including notable victories such as Millis v
- Ameritas, Ashmore v
- NFL Disability Plan, Bradshaw v
- Reliance Standard Insurance, and Kaviani v
- Reliance Standard Life Ins
- Co. Eddie's expertise spans all areas of disability insurance claims, including initial disability insurance applications and appeals, particularly for professionals such as physicians, dentists, and lawyers covered under "own occupation" policies
- He has experience handling claims and lawsuits against major disability insurance companies like UNUM, Hartford, Reliance Standard, Aetna and Met Life, among others
- Renowned for his persuasive advocacy, he has successfully represented clients in federal and state courts, securing rightful long-term disability benefits
- Beyond the courtroom, Eddie shares his wealth of knowledge as a sought-after speaker and lecturer at prominent legal forums, including the American Association for Justice and the Florida Association for Justice
- Additionally, he contributes to legal literature, authoring articles on disability insurance and offering counsel to fellow attorneys on related matters
- Eddie earned his Juris Doctor with cum laude honors from the University of Miami School of Law, supported by the prestigious Ambassador Sue Cobb Scholarship
- Prior to his legal pursuits, obtained a Master of Business Administration from Florida International University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Miami
- Eddie's dedication and proficiency in disability insurance law and ERISA have garnered widespread recognition, including distinctions such as inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in Insurance Law, Florida Trend's Legal Elite, and selection to the Super Lawyers list
- Notably, his unwavering commitment to client advocacy has been consistently lauded, earning him the Clients' Choice Award on Avvo and recognition as a "Top Attorney."
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward Dabdoub handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Edward Dabdoub is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Edward Dabdoub is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Florida →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Edward Dabdoub is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Coral Gables are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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