Nanette Cruz was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Nanette attended the University of Central Florida and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies. A few years after graduating from UCF, Nanette worked as a litigation paralegal prior to attending law school.
Nanette attended Florida A&M University College of Law and graduated cum laude with a Juris a student at FAMU, Nanette was involved with the Student Bar Association, the Hispanic American Law Student Association and was inducted to FAMU’s Law Review. Nanette was also awarded the Dean’s Top Performer Scholarship and was on the Dean’s List.
After graduating from law school and admission to the Florida Bar, Nanette began practicing Personal Injury, Probate and Social Security Disability Claims and Federal Appeals. In 2016, Nanette was offered a partnership position at The Michael Reese Law Firm to continue her efforts of representing individuals who need disability benefits. Nanette also served as a Guardian ad Litem for the Orange County Legal Aid Society representing children in need and as an attorney advisor for Orange County Teen Court.
In addition to practicing law, Nanette is very active in her community and church. Nanette was the Kindergarten Director at Whole Life Church from 2008-2019. Nanette served as a board member at Orlando Junior Academy, the school where one of her two daughters attended through 2018. Nanette also served in the Executive Committee and the Association Board of Trustees for the Florida Conference of Seventh Day Adventists for 6 years. Nanette currently serves as a member of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee for the Florida Conference of Seventh Day Adventists.
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6735 Conroy Rd., Suite 303, Orlando, FL, 32835
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Posted by Sue | March 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
So thankful for Nanette’s help!
I contacted the Michael Reese Law Firm after my adult son was involved in a near-fatal car accident. I spoke with Nanette Cruz regarding representing him for Social Security benefits. Nanette assured me she was very confident my son would qualify for benefits and then moved quickly to schedule his ...
Posted by Dania Perez | February 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Phenomenal Attorney!
I was attempting to handle my own disability case for some time. After about a year with no success, I finally decided to hire a lawyer, and I am so grateful to have found Attorney Nanette Cruz. Mrs. Cruz was extremely professional from the very beginning. Her dedicated team always maintained contac...
Posted by Thom Richards | August 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Above and Beyond the Call
Nanette has been a constant advisor in our SSDI journey. Helping to navigate all the confusion. Alleviating a lot of unnecessary stress. Always available. Always rising to any challenge. I highly recommend Nanette to anyone in need of someone to champion their cause with the Social Security Admin...
Posted by William | December 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
GREAT JOB, NO FOLLOWUP
She did a great job representing me in my SSA Disability Hearing, but after that was done, I have tried to contact her regarding a second claim, and NOTHING! It seems her assistant/s block access to her, or maybe she's requested no contact with former clients. Regardless, it's unprofessional! I ju...
I am sorry I never received your message. Please call my direct line at 407-704-1764 and I would be more than happy to talk to you. I can assure you that I want to always keep contact with former clients. Nanette
Posted by Mardly | August 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Customer
We would like to recommend Nanette Cruz, from Disability Champions, for providing exceptional representation to my uncle, who suffered a heart attack and severe stroke. After such a shocking event, he became permanently disabled, non-verbal, and has less than 20% of his heart that will ever function....
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. She is compassionate, committed and extremely driven to getting the best result for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nanette is a firecracker, and she will leave no stone unturned in her effort to help you with your legal matter."
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 26
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"I endorse this lawyer's work. Nanette is an excellent attorney providing exceptional and aggressive representation for those in need of legal assistance. I highly recommend her for anyone in need of an attorney."
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Social Security & Disability lawyer
2020
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2017
Best in Administrative Law, Legal Elite Awards
2016 - Present
Partner/Attorney, The Michael Reese Law Firm
2013 - 2016
Attorney, Morgan & Morgan
2010 - 2013
Attorney, The Coye Law Firm
2016 - 2021
Florida Conference Constitution & Bylaws CommitteeExecutive Committee Member
2012 - 2016
Florida Conference Association Board of TrusteesBoard Member
Court concluded that the ALJ erred in both respects. Therefore, they reversed the decision of the district court and remanded for further proceedings.
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2022
SSI/Social Security Disability
Spanish
English
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