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
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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 56 - 60 of 67 reviews | Insurance

Posted by Gary | November 13, 2018

The help you need when you feel like giving up!!

I was fighting with my short term disability and I was getting absolutely no where. They would not return my calls and never sent me anything by mail that I asked for including my policy and even my denial. The only call I got was the denial call. I had enough so I called DABDOUB Law Firm and I wa...s connected to Geannina Andrea Burgos. Not only did she understand what I was going through but was there to comfort and help me understand how we can fight back to get what I rightfully deserved and what I paid for in premiums. I will say it wasn't any easy process dealing with the disability company with the short term appeal and the long term disability application. These companies do everything in there power to make you feel hopeless and that you give up. I can say that is the wrong choice and with the help of Ms. Burgos you can win against these bullying insurance companies. What made the difference was having someone on my side that new the law and what needed to be done to get them to approve my claim. I even had to undergo a Functional capacity test which really helped my case and could be very beneficial to your case. My job was very labor demanding and my health diagnosis makes it impossible for me to continue this job field and will definitely impact my future employment. But I know I will continue to have Ms. Burgos there to help me with whatever arises in the future. Finally they approved my long term and now believe it or not we have to appeal for the short term cause they did not approve that but we wont give up. I Highly recommend Ms Burgos and Dabdoub Law Firm

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.

Posted by Greg | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

If youre want to stop looking for the best DI attorney , you' ve found her

Hello this review regarding the professional and timely handling of my Disability Case is being done it a effort to assist anyone who has a legitimate disability claim and would like the absolute best chance of it being settled favorably . My assessment of the professional job that was needed to win ...my case and the services received that resulted in winning a settlement that was 100 % larger than the insurance company has originally offered , was accomplished by Nina and Eddie at the firm . I am the first one to admit that I AM WITHOUT A DOUBT THE MOST DIFFICULT CLIENT THEY HAVE HAD OR WILL EVER HAVE . I can make this statement due to the fact that I have spent over 30 years in the insurance / financial services industry , as matter of fact one of my specialties was the marketing and selling of both individual and group disability products . I am sure both Eddie and Nina would agree that this made there job of representing me and negotiating my settlement very challenging , as my extensive knowledge of the industry and in particular disability income products was often times a hindrance . I also need to state that I had a previous law firm that was handling my case for over 2 years before FINALLING finding Dabdoub and specifically Nina . My previous lawyer was a friend and a very good real estate / general law professional , however he lacked the integral and detailed knowledge necessary to navigate the SHARK INFESTED WATERS known as THE CLAIMS DEPT OF A MAJOR INS COMPANY . This lack of experience and knowledge cost me time and money WITHOUT ONE SINGLE PENNY IN BENEFITS BEING PAID . I was so frustrated I even considered filing the lawsuit in the courts and represent myself as I had the knowledge , however what's the saying " a person represent himself in court , has a fool for a client " . In the final analysis I searched the internet and spoke to over 50 different law firms all over the US ( from California to NY to Fl and all points in between before being BLESSED to find Dabdoub . I will admit I was highly reluctant / skeptical to retain / hire a firm that was 1,000 miles away and I could not sit down and meet with face to face . Let me try to close by saying after speaking to over 50 firms across the county that NOT ONE OF THEM UNDERSTOOD THE DISABILITY INCOME PRODUCT AND PROCESS AS WELL AS I THE CLIENT / CLAIMANT . This mere fact troubled me until I spoke to Nina and Eddie regarding the type policy I had and the unique features , that ONLY A EXPERINCED AND SEASONED PRO WOULD KNOW AND UNDERSTAND HOW TO NEGOIATE SUCESSFULL . Nina and Eddie are without a doubt the most knowledgeable lawyer I have ever dealt with in my 30 + years in the financial services industry in the area of disability claims and negotiations . In closing I have NEVER in my 35 years in business taken the time to give a review , take a survey or give my thoughts regarding my interactions with a business , however I had to make sure for those out there LOOKING FOR THE BEST IN THE DISABILITY CLAIMS INDUSTRY , could find what took me OVER 2 YEARS AND 10 s of thousands of $ , WITHOUT ONE PENNY IN RESULTS , that is Dabdoub Law Firm , the Undisputed Best in the business , THANKS NINA AND EDDIE , I'm 100% positive had I not found your firm I would not have reached the absolute best outcome for me and my family / CLAIM SETTLED . THANKS

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

EXCELLENT!

I love the treatment that I have received at this law office. When your health does not allow you to work and you have not income, you think you are fine, because you have disability insurance, then you find out your disability insurance company does all they can, to avoid paying your benefits; that... is when you need someone that cares and is competent and willing to fight for your rights, I found that person, Attorney ...GEANNINA A. BURGOS......She did what I couldn't do on my own: She got the Insurance Co. to pay me the benefits they owe me... I am grateful for her help.. If you having trouble dealing with an insurance co... call GIANNINA....She will fight for your rights.

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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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