John Vincent Tucker

John Vincent Tucker

10.0

Superb

Experience 5
Industry Recognition 5
Professional Conduct 5

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Large_5 2 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 33% Insurance
    17 years, 1200 cases (1 example)
  • 25% Employee Benefits
    16 years, 1100 cases
  • 15% Social Security
    16 years, 1500 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (25%-40%)
  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)
  • Pro Bono (3%)

Payment types

Cash, Credit Card, Check

Contact Information
  • Tucker & Ludin, P.A.
    13577 Feather Sound Dr Ste 300
    Clearwater, FL 33762
    727-572-5000
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About Me

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Eric Ludin and John Tucker
John Tucker, Past-President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association, with Jeannine Williams, current President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association
John Tucker appearing on Florida Law Live, a radio call-in show sponsored by Charles & Constantine, PL on WWBA 820 in the Tampa Bay area, Sunday mornings at 8:00 a.m.

About me: John V. Tucker has practiced as a disability attorney and bodily injury attorney for over 17 years in the Tampa Bay area. Mr. Tucker has achieved AV rating (... more

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Client Reviews

Federal Suit Assistance

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Trustworthy
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Responsive
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Knowledgeable
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Kept me informed
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  • I recommend John Tucker.
  • I used John 6-12 months ago.
  • John handled my Employment / Labor matter.
  • I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.
Client Review: John has helped me with a very unusual labor suit, filed by someone in jail. This person never worked for me but filed against me in Federal Court... more
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Endorsements
Stephen G Charpentier
Endorsement from lawyer: Stephen Charpentier , Melbourne (FL), 20 days ago
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Endorsement: I endorse this lawyer's work. When it comes to ERISA disability cases, in my opinion, there is no better attorney in Florida.

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Résumé

Licenses
  • 17 years since John Vincent Tucker was first licensed to practice law in FL.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Managing Shareholder at Tucker & Ludin, P.A. 2006–present
Partner at Anderson & Tucker 1999–2005
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1991
University of Florida BA - Bachelor of Arts 1988

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2008
Certificate of Appreciation for Pro Bono Service Community Law Program, St. Petersburg, FL 2008
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association 1991–present
Member Florida Bar 1991–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: car accident
John's answer: As one of the previous posts said, your son's insurance company should hire a lawyer if he is sued.... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
"Veterans Disability Benefits: Some Basics" Paraclete, the magazine of the St. Petersburg Bar Association 2008
Standard of Review ERISA LITIGATION 2007
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Cases
Title:
Epolito v. The Prudential Insurance Company of America

Practice Area:
Insurance

Outcome:
Denial of Long Term Disability benefits reversed.

Description:
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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
"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 & COBRA" 2008 Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Certification Review 2008
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