What a Blessing!
- David, a Social Security client
The BEST, above all the rest!!!!
- Kim, a Social Security client
Overview
Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (25%-40%), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Pro Bono (3%)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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About Me
Photos (7)
Videos (1)
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John V. Tucker has practiced as a
disability attorney and bodily injury attorney for over 18 years in Florida and throughout the nation. With offices in... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
David,
2009-12-02
about 2 years ago.
Client Review:
My wife and I had been so disappointed by the bureaucratic red tape and the continuous run around that our Social Security Administration put her...
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Posted by:
Kim,
2009-12-02
about 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Mr. John Tucker represented me during my social security appeal in a courtroom. In the lobby of the courtroom, Mr. Tucker stood out to be the best...
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Peer Endorsements
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I’ve know John for nearly 15 years, and while I’ve never practiced with him or litigated against him, I wish I had. I have watched him grow a very...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Nora Bergman
, Tarpon Springs (FL), Over 1 year ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. John truly is passionate about helping others and is an excellent attorney. I refer him VA, ERISA & LTD cases, and...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Amy Bellhorn
, Saint Petersburg (FL), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé
License
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20 years since John Vincent Tucker was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1991 |
03/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Managing Shareholder at
Tucker & Ludin, P.A.
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2006–present
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Partner at
Anderson & Tucker
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1999–2005
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Adjunct Professor at
Stetson University College of Law
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2003–2004
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Associate at
Law Office of Donald C. Anderson
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1992–1999
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Associate at
Elias & Davis, P.A.
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1991–1992
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1991 |
| University of Florida |
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BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1988 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| AV Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2010 |
| AV Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2009 |
| Certificate of Appreciation for Pro Bono Service |
Community Law Program, St. Petersburg, FL |
2008 |
| AV Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2008 |
| 5 Year Board Service Award |
Pinellas Opportunity Council |
2005 |
| "Boss of the Year" |
St. Petersburg Association of Legal Support Specialists |
2003 |
| "40 under 40" |
Tampa Bay Review |
2002 |
| "Respect for Law" Award |
Northeast Optimist Club |
1997 |
| "Optimist of the Year" |
High Noon Optimist Club |
1997 |
| Who's Who in American Law |
Who's Who Legal |
1997 |
| Who's Who in American Law |
Who's Who |
1996 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
NOVA - National Organization of Veterans Advocates |
2008-present
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| Board Member |
Mid-Florida Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society |
2007-present
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| Member |
Clearwater Bar Association |
2002-present
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| Colonel |
Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels |
2002-present
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| Member |
Florida Justice Association |
1995-present
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| Member |
American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America) |
1994-present
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| Past President |
St. Petersburg Bar Association |
1992-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1991-present
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| Member |
Florida Bar |
1991-present
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| Treasurer |
ERISA, Disability, Health and Life Insurance Litigation Group - American Assc. for Justice |
2011-2012
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| Secretary |
Social Security Section - American Association for Justice |
2011-2012
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| Board Member |
Pinellas Opportunity Council |
2001-2005
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See all 12 association entries
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 10
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Recently Posted
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Cases
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Outcome: Denial of Long Term Disability benefits reversed.
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Publications
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| Standard of Review |
ERISA LITIGATION |
2007 |
| "Buying Disability Insurance - 10 Tips From a Litigator" |
Paraclete, the magazine of the St. Petersburg Bar Association |
2006 |
| "Social Security Benefits: An Introduction to Disability Benefits" |
Paraclete magazine |
2006 |
See all 5 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| ERISA Liens |
2010 Collateral Sources Seminar |
2010 |
| Featured Panelist - Mock Hearing Demonstration |
2010 - 10th Annual National Disability Law Conference |
2010 |
| "Ethics Hour: What Do I Have to Submit?" |
Social Security Success |
2008 |
| "Cross-Examining Medical Experts" |
NADR National Conference 2008 |
2008 |
| Disability Benefits - Planning for Disability With MS |
MS Society Financial Planning & Disability Benefits |
2008 |
| "SSI and Veterans Benefits" |
Florida Bar Fundamentals of Elder Law II |
2008 |
| "ERISA Liens - Identifying Pitfalls and Recognizing Opportunities" |
FJA Collateral Sources Seminar |
2008 |
| "ERISA & COBRA" |
2008 Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Certification Review |
2008 |
| "Techniques for Using Medical and Vocational Experts to Prove or Refute the Claimed Disability" |
11th Nat'l Advanced Forum on Litigating Disability Insurance Claims |
2008 |
| "ERISA Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Issues" |
FJA Bad Faith Seminar |
2007 |
| "ERISA Liens: How to Avoid the Thorns and Pick the Roses" |
Collateral Sources Seminar |
2007 |
| "ERISA Liens: The Ever Changing Law and How to Deal With Them" |
Collateral Source Seminar |
2006 |
| "ERISA Update" |
ABA Annual Convention, Tort & Insurance Practice Section Meeting |
2006 |
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