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Mr. Farrell concentrates in the following areas of law: disability insurance denials; social security disability denials; life insurance denials; ERISA litigation. He has been awarded the highest Martindale Hubbell rating of "AV" by his peers.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Insurance
50%
33 years
Social Security & Disability
50%
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
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Licensed in Florida for 32 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Farrell Disability Law
2319 Oak Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32204-4603
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Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney
client
I would recommend Tom Mr Farrell and his team to anyone. Very gracious,knowledgeable, kind and considerate. His experience dealing with issues such as mine is remarkable. He takes care of every need and problem that may arise. I can not say how pleased I am with his representation.
Posted by Robert | December 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Long Term Disability Claim
Mr. Ferrell was amazing, specific, professional, courteous and most important in today's world trustworthy. If he says it will get done it does.His staff is wonderful and helpful. I would put my claim in no one else's hands.
Thomas Michael Farrell IV's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tom is an experienced ERISA attorney who is honest, knowledgeable and trustworthy. I would not hesitate to refer a client to Tom."
"I sincerely endorse Mr. Farrell. He is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who is an active member in the avvo community. I enjoy reading his input on various issues and highly recommend him."
Yekaterina Mesic
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Recently I attended an event where Tom gave an overview of Social Security disability law. He is very knowledgeable this area and cares about his clients very much. I think of Tom as my point of reference for this area of the law. I refer all my clients to him for social security disability."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have sent several clients to him and all have been very pleased. He is extremely intelligent. He is able to take complex legal issues and explain them to his clients. I would highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Named a Florida "Superlawyer", Superlawyers Magazine
2015
Named a Florida "Superlawyer", Superlawyers Magazine
2014
"Top Lawyers In Florida", The Legal Network
2014
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Named one of "Jacksonville's Top Lawyers", 904 Magazine
2012
2013 Top Rated Labor / Employment Lawyer, American Lawyer Media/ Martindale Hubbell
2011
Recipient of highest "Preeminent/ AV" rating, Martindale Hubbell
2011
Recipient of highest "Superb/ 10" Rating, Avvo.com
1989
Top Journalism Graduate, University of Florida
Work Experience
1999 - 2009
Partner, Farrell & Gasparo, P.A.
1996 - 1999
Associate, Sims & Lopez, P.A.
1992 - 1996
Associate, Cianfrogna, Telfer, Reda & Faherty, P.A.
Associations
2014 - Present
Fourth Judicial Circuit Unlicensed Practice of Law CommitteeMember
2010 - Present
Jacksonville Bar Association, Social Security Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
2009 - Present
Catholic Lawyers' GuildMember
2009 - Present
Jacksonville Federal Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Jacksonville Bar Small - Solo Firm SectionMember
2008 - Present
Jacksonville Bar Association, Personal Injury SectionMember
1996 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2015
Social Security Section Jacksonville Bar AssocChairman
2009 - 2011
Florida Bar Fourth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee 4BChairman
2008 - 2011
Florida Bar Fourth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee 4BMember
2005 - 2005
Florida Workers' AdvocatesSecretary
2005 - 2006
Florida Workers' AdvocatesVice President
2003 - 2004
Florida Workers' AdvocatesTreasurer
2000 - 2006
Florida Workers' AdvocatesMember, Campaign Fundraising Committee
2000 - 2006
Florida Workers' AdvocatesChairman, Newsletter Committee
1999 - 2006
Florida Workers' AdvocatesMember, Legislative Committee
1998 - 1998
Florida Workers' AdvocatesProject Chairman, FWA Compendium of Orders
1998 - 2006
Florida Workers' AdvocatesBoard of Directors
1998 - 2006
Florida Workers' AdvocatesMember, Membership Committee
1998 - 2006
Florida Workers' AdvocatesMember
1995 - 1995
Brevard County Young Lawyers' AssociationSecretary
1995 - 1995
Inns of CourtMember
1995 - 1995
Brevard County Young Lawyers' SectionMember
Education
1992
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
University of Florida
Speaking Engagements
2017
Lawyers In Libraries
"Understanding Social Security Disabiliity"
2017
Jacksonville Bar Small Firm Section
Your Long Term Disability Policy
2014
Northeast Florida Chiropractic Society Meeting
"Five Things You Didn't Know About Your Disability Insurance Policy"
2013
Social Security Disability Bootcamp
"Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in Social Security DIsability Cases"
2013
Social Security Disability Bootcamp
"Effective ALJ Hearing Tactics in Social Security Disability Cases"
2013
Social Security Disability Bootcamp
"Mental Impairment Claims in Social Security Disabilty Cases"
2012
Disability Appeals and Preparing A Case For Hearing
Social Security Disability
2011
Social Security Disability Basics Seminar
Social Security Disability
2010
Jacksonville Fibromyalgia Support Group Conference
Social Security Disability and Fibromyalgia
2010
Jacksonville Bar Small Firm Section Luncheon
"Five Things You Didn't Know About Your Disability Insurance Policy"
2009
Jacksonville Bar Association Employment Law Section Seminar
ERISA Employee Benefits Issues
2007
Jacksonville Bar Association Small Firm Section Luncheon
Identification and Negotiation of ERISA Liens In Personal Injury Cases
2007
17th Annual Florida Workers' Advocates Educational Conference
ERISA Law Update
2005
15th Annual Florida Workers' Advocates Educational Conference
"Fraud: Out Of Control
2003
Introduction to Workers' Compensation Seminar
Workers' compensation
2002
Workers' Compensation Hearings in Florida: Techniques and Strategies
Workers' Compensation
2002
People's Law School
General law topics
2001
Peole's Law School Seminar
General practice
2000
The People's Law School Seminar
General Practice
1999
Ninth Annual Florida Workers' Advocates Educational Conference
Current issues in Workers' Compensation
1999
Current Issues In Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation
1998
Eighth Annual Florida Workers' Advocates Educational Conference
Current issues in Workers' Compensation
1997
Current Legal Issues for Medical Providers Seminar
Workers' Compensation
1997
Current Legal Issues for Medical Providers Seminar
Workers' compensation
1996
Annual Conference of American Acacademy of Disability Evaluating Physicians
Evaluating Permanent Impairment
1995
The People's Law School Seminar
General legal topics
Publications
2013
"Social Security Disability Bootcamp," National Business Institute
"Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls In Social Security DIsability Cases"
2013
Social Security Disability Bootcamp," National Business Institute
"Effective ALJ Tactics In Social Security Disability Cases"
2013
"Social Security Disability Bootcamp," National Business Institute
"Mental Impairment Claims In Social Security Disability Cases"
2007
Florida Workers' Advocates
"ERISA: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly"
2005
Florida Workers' Advocates
"Fraud: Out Of Control"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Are social security disability records public record?
02 Nov 2014
Q&A
I was denied a long term disability claim due to a misdiagnosis. The insurer recently made a payment does this change the SOL?
17 Oct 2014
Q&A
Can I apply for disability if I'm out on fmla for major depression?
06 Oct 2014