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 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Employee Benefits

Posted by Tim | May 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Tim Dotson

This review may be long, but my situation and Dabdoub's performance warrants this review. You work your whole life to take care of those you love. When you are unable to work due to a health condition, you depend on your disability insurance benefits to help you through those very difficult times. Wh...en I found myself in that situation, the unthinkable happened. After months of struggling with my condition and gathering all of the documentation (documents were completed by my doctor and surgeon as required) that CIGNA said I needed to be approved for my Short Term Disability, I was denied the benefits that I was entitled to under my compensation package with my employer. I was already suffering tremendously from my severe condition, and now on top of that I had no finances coming in to carry us through. On top of that, CIGNA would not approve the surgery that I needed for my condition. This had a devastating blow on not only me but my wife and my children. For the first time in our lives we were in great financial despair and began to have mental meltdowns. I had nowhere to turn. I begged my employer for help. They sent me back to CIGNA, Needless to say I got nowhere. They told me that I could file an appeal if i didn't agree with their decision. I began to seek legal help. I found no one local. Then I came across Dabdoub law firm when searching the web. Their firm stood out to me above the others. I gave them a call. The paralegal that I spoke to listened to me and told me they would be able to help. After taking my information, He told me I would be working with Nina and that I was in good hands. Nina called me shortly after and discussed my case. She was great. I was all in!! I hired Dabdoub Law Firm and they began working my case. I can honestly tell you that it was a blessing to have someone fighting on my side for a change instead of being bullied by the insurance company. My surgery was approved by my new insurance company shortly after I hired Dabdoub. The law firm maintained contact with me and took care of the appeals process for me. My result - Nina won my appeal for STD and got my LTD approved!!! I could not understand why I was denied, but Nina came in and turned this thing around for me and my family. I highly recommend the Dabdoub firm. They are worth it!!!! Now me and my family can get back to a sense of normalcy. Thanks Nina and Dabdoub!!!

Posted by Zeke | January 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Very impressive

After UNUM abruptly stopped My LTD benefits I was overcome with Emotions, the fear of no income, the anger of them simply deciding to categorize My illness and stop payments and the severe stress of never being in this position and not knowing who to turn to for Help or what to do next. I decided to ...search around for an attorney and Pray, a lot. My Wife came across Dabdoub Law Firm‘s website and immediately My gut feeling told Me to contact them. I can honestly say it was one of the best moves of My Life! They immediately put Me at ease w/My situation, I gave Dabdoub Law Firm some paperwork they requested and they immediately went to work. My appeal didn’t take long and UNUM restarted My claim. I am completely impressed at the professionalism of Dabdoub Law Firm and the results they achieved on My behalf!!! Thank you Nina and the office of Dabdoub Law Firm.

Posted by Rebecca | May 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

I am so thankful that I contacted the DabDoub Law Firm, after speaking to Nina I knew I had made the right decision.

I will gladly recommend Nina Burgos to others in need of counsel. She was very honest about my options and provided me a clear view of what the process would be. I found myself in a hopelessness state before I contacted DabDoub Law Firm. Aetna uprutply terminated my LTD benefits. I made my appeal wi...thout counsel which was a very exhausting process and not realizing the emotional effect that was brewing inside. The outcome was a payout of 2 add'l months and LTD benefits terminated. In the interim I was forced to make a hardship withdrawal of my 401k to continue my healthcare and keep sane. Upon the notice of termination of benefits, I fell into a deep depression that lasted 2 months. One day I cried out to God for help, after praying I was prompted to open a search engine and I found this wonderful law firm that specializes in ERISA. Once I spoke with Nina to explain my situation, she was honest and provided me a clear view of what to expect. I felt at peace when I decided to hire her even though I reside in a different state. I am grateful to Nina for helping me get my settlement and referring me to a social security disability attorney in my state.

Posted by Mark | February 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Excellent

I hired Nina to get my std approved after Aetna denied my coverage. An and her firm were professional and prompt. I would recommend her.

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.

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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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