Edward P. Dabdoub

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Edward P. Dabdoub

also known as Eddie Dabdoub

5.0
109 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Insurance Lawyer at Coral Gables, FL
Practice Areas: Insurance, Employee Benefits, Life Insurance

1600 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 1202, Coral Gables, FL

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About Edward

Biography

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

3

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits 45%

ERISA, Long-term Disability, Long-Term Care, and Life Insurance

20 years

45%
Insurance 45%

Disability Insurance Benefits, Long-term Disability, Long-Term Care, Life Insurance, and ERISA

20 years

45%
Life Insurance 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 18 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Dabdoub Law Firm

1600 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 1202, Coral Gables, FL, 33134

Online Presence

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Edward P. Dabdoub's Reviews

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Posted by Laura | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Life Insurance

Edward Dabdoub, Esq.

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your professional assistance with my appeal denial by the Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company. I was very stressed out and felt overwhelming hopelessness after losing my insurance benefits that I was entitled due to my disability. I have gr...eat difficulty with chronic pain, anxiety and depression caused by Spasmodic Torticollis, Myoclonus Dystonia, and Genetic Torsion Dystonia that I suffer with every day. I worked as a Registered Nurse for 30 years until 07/2013; when I was forced out of work due to my disability. I have cared for thousands of patients over the years during the most vulnerable time of life and always strive to provide the highest level of care and dignity to all my patients. I started receiving long term disability benefits 02/2013, and qualified for waiver of my life insurance premiums. On 10/11/16, for the first time in over three years, I was in denial about my dystonia and attempted to start orientation in a per diem nursing job caring for one patient at home in a very limited capacity (6-8 hours a week), but was unsuccessful because my condition exacerbated after 4 hours of orientation for the job. The Hartford Insurance company automatically denied my waiver of premium life insurance benefits protected by ERISA law because of my unsuccessful job attempt. Thank you so much for helping me with my case, it is amazing how cold people are and companies will do whatever financially benefits them. Thank you so much for taking my case and writing a letter to the Hartford with pertinent documents getting them to reverse their unlawful decision. If it hadn’t been for God answering my prayers, and sending you to my rescue, I don’t know what I would have done. I highly recommend all the attorneys at the Dabdoub Law Firm in Miami, Florida because you are all very professional and outstanding. Thank you very much for all that you have done for me, and all who need attorneys that specialize in helping the disabled. Sincerely, Laura

Posted by Dawn | May 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent Attorney and staff

Eddie Dabdoub and his staff have far exceeded my expectations. They did exactly what they promised to do! They have been very professional and timely in all of our dealings. I highly recommend Edward Dabdoub as an attorney to represent you in a disability claim. They are expects in this area of law. ...

Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

World Class Prize Fighter Attorney!

Edward is intelligent, articulate, knowledgeable and EFFECTIVE! It was clear immediately when i spoke with Edward that he was very well versed, in depth with successful experience in erisa and insurance dealings. He was able to correct an issue within only a couple weeks, what I had been fighting f...or 6 months specifically and up to a year and a half. His poignant, razor like abilities to cut down bad behavior by an insurance company was truly impressive. Edward Dabdoub is the nuclear warhead in your arsenal, without equal and is certain to annihilate any opposition. I simply cannot say enough positive things about the complete scope of his staff, ability, service and most of all EFFECTIVENESS. Thank you Attorney Dabdoub!

Posted by Christy | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Nothing by Praise for Eddie Dabdoub

After becoming disabled and declined by my employer's LTD plan, I spoke with a few attorneys to help with my situation. After speaking with Mr. Dabdoub, I felt a sense of comfort that I didn't feel with the other attorneys. His expertise, style and willingness to answer all of my questions, put me ...at ease. After hiring his firm, and winning my case, I still reflect back on my first phone discussion and the impression he made on me.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Highest Level of Service and Professionalism

I highly recommend Eddie Dabdoub and his team to anyone in need of extremely competent and sincere professionals. I was recently denied LTD benefits and needed the best counsel to appeal the decision after realizing that I could not do this alone. I chose Mr. Dabdoub's firm after many conversation...s with other attorneys who did not quite measure up to my standards. Eddie and his team were always available, they were extremely knowledgeable, energetic, always available and made me feel as though I was their number one client. They are the best in this business. They will not let you down.

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Edward P. Dabdoub's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Hess

Employee benefits lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Bradley Honigman

Employee benefits lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eddie is a true expert who is not only knowledgeable, but professional and personable."

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Anis Saleh

Insurance lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly competent and ethical. Extremely knowledgeable is the area of disability insurance claims and related litigation."

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Walter Jamison

Employee benefits lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Other

"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."

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Steven Eisenband

Insurance lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Matthew Baldwin

Employee benefits lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Ria Chattergoon

Employee benefits lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Edward is my go to referral for ERISA case."

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Lody Jean

Employee benefits lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Brian Vassallo

Employee benefits lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend this lawyer for ERISA matters."

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Brian Kim

Employee benefits lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Rafael Millares

Insurance lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Randy Zeldin

Insurance lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Jeremy Bordelon

Employee benefits lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eddie is near the top of the heap in the small world of ERISA employee disability benefits and private disability insurance."

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Isadora Velazquez-Rivas

Unknown lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have set some clients to Mr. Dabdoub and I endorse this lawyer."

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Devona Reynolds

Employee benefits lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Friend

"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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Jennifer Hess

Insurance lawyer

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Anis Saleh

Immigration lawyer

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Matthew Baldwin

Unknown lawyer

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Randy Zeldin

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Jeremy Bordelon

Employee benefits lawyer

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Diane Perez

Employment and labor lawyer

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Devona Reynolds

Discrimination lawyer

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David Magilligan

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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.

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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

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