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Edward P. Dabdoub
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Edward Philip Dabdoub is Managing Partner at Dabdoub Law Firm - a law firm dedicated to helping people get long-term disability benefits paid by insurance companies. Mr Dabdoub handles all aspects of disability claims on behalf of clients entitled to disability insurance benefits through private/individual or group disability insurance policies. His firm represents people with disability claims, disability appeals of denied claims, and litigation of wrongfully denied disability benefits. He also represents individuals seeking to obtain long-term care benefits and life insurance benefits.
He has experience litigating cases in both state and federal court when long-term disability benefits are denied against numerous insurance companies, including Prudential, Northwestern Mutual, UNUM, Hartford, Aetna, CIGNA, Liberty Life, Met Life, Lincoln Financial, Met Life, and more. Mr. Dabdoub also advises clients on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), particularly with respect to long-term disability benefits.
Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Mr. Dabdoub is one of five attorneys in his immediate family. His areas of practice include ERISA, long-term disability, long-term care, life insurance, and bad faith claims. Mr. Dabdoub graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law. Prior to law school, Mr. Dabdoub earned a Masters in Business Administration, with a concentration in International Business, from Florida International University, where he graduated at the top of his class. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Miami.
Experts in disability insurance law and ERISA providing nationwide legal representation.
Disability Insurance and ERISA Attorney Helping People Get Long-Term Disability Benefits
Disability Insurance and ERISA Attorney Helping People Get Long-Term Disability Benefits
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Employee Benefits
45%
20 years
Insurance
45%
20 years
Life Insurance
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 18 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Dabdoub Law Firm
(305) 754-2007
Fax
1600 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 1202, Coral Gables, FL, 33134
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Posted by SusanZ | April 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Superb handling of my difficult LTD claim
I hired Eddie and the firm (including Morgan and their whole administrative team) in the throes of a health crisis that forced me into LTD. The team at every point was proactive: proactive in getting medical opinions out of drs, successfully pushing appeal and patient with my delays due to cognitiv...
Posted by Lina | September 13, 2022 | Social Security Disability
Trustworthy – Responsive – Caring
Trustworthy – Responsive – Caring are some of the words I would use to describe Mr. Dabdoub. I was introduced to Mr. Mr. Dabdoub via a mutual attorney acquaintance when dealing with a very difficult and scary disability matter. Mr. Mr. Dabdoub was extremely knowledgeable, responsive, empathetic, an...
Posted by Richard | January 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Happy Client
I highly recommend Dabdoub Law Firm to anyone needing to file a disability insurance claim. Eddie, Emily, and Sonya were very helpful and quickly answered all my questions. It was really reassuring to me to have advice and help from someone with so much experience in the application process.
Posted by Kevin | November 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Highly Recommend Dabdoub Law Firm
I hired the Dabdoub law firm to handle both my short-term disability claim and long-term disability claim. I worked with Kevin Schaefer and he was excellent. Kevin was knowledgeable, very responsive, and engaged during the entire process. Kevin was able to get my short-term disability appeal approve...
Posted by Diane | June 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Former Engineer
I hired Dabdoub Law Firm to file my appeal for Long Term Disability benefits with my insurance carrier. They knew exactly what was needed for a positive outcome. They gathered all the pertinent data, set up the appropriate FCE and IME, and filed a convincing appeal. The appeal was approved, and I ...
Edward P. Dabdoub's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Eddie for about 5 years. He is a highly competent advocate for people in need of long term disability benefits. He practices with a rare blend of expertise and empathy. I would not hesitate to recommend him."
"Eddie is a true expert who is not only knowledgeable, but professional and personable."
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly competent and ethical. Extremely knowledgeable is the area of disability insurance claims and related litigation."
"I consulted with Mr. Dabdoub on a disability issue and found his advice to be sound. He was courteous and provided insight to the various issues; it was obvious that he is extremely well versed and learned. I recommend him highly."
"I have known Eddie for about 5 years. It wasn't until he handled a matter for my father that I had the opportunity to witness him in action. His preparation and attention to detail are second to none. I wholeheartedly endorse Eddie and his team and would absolutely refer any prospective ERISA and disability matters their way."
"Ed is an extremely charismatic, talented attorney with an exceptional ability to hone in on the issues that matter to produce results for his clients. Don't think twice about considering him as your attorney!"
"Edward is my go to referral for ERISA case."
"I have known Edward for over 10 years and refer matters relating to employee benefits and disability claims to him. He is an excellent attorney who knows his subject matter."
"I recommend this lawyer for ERISA matters."
"Eddie is an exceptional lawyer who combines sharp legal acumen, sound strategy and real empathy for his clients, all for the sake of getting the best results for his clients. I have sought his advice on numerous ERISA cases and have always valued his sound advice. He has a national reputation--while he is based in Florida, his reputation as a skilled ERISA litigator is well known in the nationwide ERISA litigation community, and I am honored to call him my friend and colleague."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Edward. He is an excellent attorney who always puts his client's interests first. If you have a long term disability case, he is the lawyer to call."
"I endorse this lawyer. Edward Dabdoub, Esq. is an exceptional attorney. He has successfully litigated numerous cases I have referred. There are only a handful of attorneys in the ERISA field in South Florida and Edward is the best of them."
"Eddie is near the top of the heap in the small world of ERISA employee disability benefits and private disability insurance."
"I have set some clients to Mr. Dabdoub and I endorse this lawyer."
"Edward Dabdoub is an exceptional attorney! He exemplifies professionalism, integrity and diligence. Edward's successful representation of his clients has earned him well deserved respect and esteem from his peers and industry professionals."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Selected to Super Lawyers List, SuperLawyers
2023
Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Selected to Super Lawyers List, SuperLawyers
2022
Selected to Super Lawyers List, SuperLawyers
2022
Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Selected to Super Lawyers List, SuperLawyers
2021
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend's
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Selected to Super Lawyers List, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Selected to Super Lawyers List, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Managing Partner, Dabdoub Law Firm--Disability Insurance & ERISA
2009 - 2013
Partner, Wagar Law - A Disability Insurance Law Firm
2007 - 2009
Attorney, Wagar Law - A Disability Insurance Law Firm
Associations
2007 - Present
American Association for Justice
2007 - Present
Florida Justice Association
2007 - Present
Dade-County Bar Association
2007 - Present
Coral Gables Bar Association
2007 - Present
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Gimeno v NCHMD, Inc.
We succesfully aruged at the 11th Circuit Court of Appeal
Kaviani v. Reliance Standard
We won at the 11th Circuit Court of Appeal.
Kaviani V Reliance Standard
We succesfully recovered disability insurance benefits for our client.
Ashmore v. NFL Player Disability & Neurocognitive Benefit Plan
Lawsuit win for our client
Miller v. PNC Financial Services, Inc.
the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida ruled in favor of Plaintiff, Wendy Miller, who was represented by this firm
Bradshaw v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 16-11125
We Won Back Our Clients Long Term Disability Benefits
Millis v. Ameritas
We succesfully recovered disability insurance benefits for our client.
Education
2007
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Florida International University
M.B.A.
2000
University of Miami
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
AAJ’s Social Security Success Seminar
An Introduction to ERISA LTD Benefits for the Social Security Practitioner
2009
FJA Insurance Seminar
Deconstructing the Giant: ERISA
2008
FJA Collateral Source Seminar: Be Sure You Take the Right Road
ERISA Liens
Publications
2016
Florida Medical Business
What Does "Total Disability" From Your Occupation Even Mean?
2015
Dabdoub Law Firm Website
David vs Goliath: How Disability Insurance Companies Unfairly Contest Long-Term Disability Claims, Particularly ME-CFS Claims, and What to do About it
2010
AAJ’s Social Security Success Seminar
An Introduction to ERISA LTD Benefits for the Social Security Practitioner
2009
FJA Insurance Seminar
Deconstructing the Giant: ERISA
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I receive unemployment when I get fired from my job because I’m still on disability ?
08 Mar 2019
Q&A
Can I sue AFLAC for giving me the runaround on my disability claim?
09 Feb 2019
Q&A
Do I have a case against Aetna?
17 May 2018