Geannina A. Burgos

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Geannina A. Burgos

also known as Nina Burgos

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 11 years

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

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

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About Geannina

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits 45%

ERISA, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Long-Term Care, and Life Insurance

12 years

45%
Insurance 45%

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

12 years

45%
Life Insurance 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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+ 7

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 11 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2014

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Dabdoub Law Firm

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

dabdoub.lawfirms.com/long-term-disability

Geannina A. Burgos's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

156 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 58 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Compassionate and professional

After my disability insurance company wrongfully terminated my long term disability policy and having no choice but to file a lawsuit against the company, I was devastated financially and emotionally. that was until I spoke with Nina and her staff. Nina and her staff took time to speak with me and le...arn about how this wrongful termination had financially destroyed me to the point that I had considered suicide just to provide financially for my child. Nina not only listened my story as unfortunately, she hears many stories of devastation, but Nina showed real compassion and told me that she would fight for me. Nina and her staff kept in constant contact by calling me or emailing with every update or offer. I felt as if there were any chance to prevail, Nina would make sure it happened. I believe that Nina got me the best settlement under the current ERISA laws. I would suggest Nina and her staff to anyone that is in need of an attorney that will completely support you and fight for you during litigation. Nina and her staff literally saved my life which allows me to be here and care for my child.

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Lawyer! Such a pleasure to work with Geannina!

I only have good things to say about Geannina and Dabdoub Lawfirm. It was such a pleasure to work with Geannina and I am so grateful for all of her help. She walked me through every step of the process and made sure I was informed and understood every legal action taken. She was more informative and ...helpful than my doctor at times in navigating the world of post concussive syndrome. Thanks to her I took a neuropsychological evaluation to help my case, but also gave me evidence for myself as well to see how my brain was working/not working post my accident. Dealing with my disability insurance and with my disability was incredibly stressful and frustrating. Geannina took the stress out of the whole situation. I only wish I had called Dabdoub law firm earlier in the process! I am so grateful for all of her work!

Posted by Cindy | October 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Excellent lawyer, great experience

Geannina took my case when nobody in my local area would. She was incredibly sympathetic and supportive. She was knowledgeable about every aspect of the process and the laws as they applied to my appeal in my state, and explained everything at every step. She answered all my questions honestly, and l...istened to my concerns and opinions throughout. She thoroughly researched my policy, my medical records, and my situation, before submitting a well documented, and perfectly worded successful appeal.

Posted by Tiffany | August 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Effective disability advocate

I consulted with Nina for my father's case against a large private disability firm. After five years of receiving the benefit he paid into we received devastating news that based on a review of the case my father was no longer disabled with an immediate termination. I immediately filed an appeal, req...uested all medical documents and sent a letter disabusing the insurance company of their "facts" of his disabilities. Unfortunately we were unsuccessful and were denied as "their doctors" disagreed. We consulted with a few attorneys all over the country (Illinois, Florida, etc..) Nina's was quick to respond providing a phone consultation. She explained the process in depth, clearly setting our expectations and letting us know her strategy for winning his disability payments back (his entitlement!). Nina was patient and helped to address any concerns we had. She ensured that clear and concise arguments were made for each point of the insurance company's denial was addressed in an irrefutable manner. This was a long and tedious process (all thanks to the insurance company) however we have now received the good news that we have won the case and we didn't have to go to court. The reason why I am mentioning court is that Nina did prepare us for the fact that depending on the responses the insurance company could have brought us to another level of appeal in the court system. This was a concern as we are located in IL and she is located in FL however as I stated earlier Nina was very candid, thorough, and created a great rapport from the very first consult. This gave us the confidence to move forward and we are very happy to provide this feedback in writing for Nina. I hope we never have to do this again however we now know who to call and have the utmost confidence that our case will be handled in the best hands. Thank you very much Nina for all that you have done for my father. I cannot express the gratitude felt for financial burdens that impacted him being lifted.

Posted by Alberto | July 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Best Insurance Employee Benefits and LTD ERISA attorney

I hired Ms. Burgos to represent me in a long-term disability claim against Prudential Insurance. As a former employee of Microsoft I was entitled to this benefit due to my medical conditions. I was denied initially by Prudential and I hired her. In my 30+ years experience dealing with over 100 law... firms, Ms. Burgos is the best attorney I have ever dealt with. She is an expert in ERISA and long-term disability cases. Also, she is very professional, knowledgeable and great communicator.

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Geannina A. Burgos's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gawayne Kelly

Employee benefits lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Other

"Ms. Burgos advocates zealously for all her clients and ensures that they receive the best possible outcome in their legal matter. I would recommend her in a heartbeat"

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Mikael Laguna

Insurance lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Caring, compassionate, and diligent."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Associate Partner, Dabdoub Law Firm, Disability Insurance & ERISA Law Firm

2014 - 2020

Associate Attorney, Dabdoub Law Firm, Disability Insurance & ERISA Law Firm

Associations

Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Miami-Dade County chapter)

Member

National Hispanic Bar Association

Member

Miami-Dade County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Millis v. Ameritas Life Ins. Corp., No. 20 C 4146, 2022 WL 1607398 (N.D. Ill. May 20, 2022)

Favorable decision where court determined client is totally disabled from his sole specialty of liver transplantation.

Johnston v. Aetna Life Ins. Co., No. 17-20996-CIV, 2018 WL 2021335 (S.D. Fla. Mar. 1, 2018)

Granting de novo review, determining plaintiff met the definition of disability, ordering bench trial

Johnston v. Aetna Life Ins. Co., 282 F. Supp. 3d 1303 (S.D. Fla. 2017)

Favorable order regarding ERISA discovery dispute

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Education

2014

Florida International University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Florida International University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2004

Florida International University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

Spanish

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