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

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Geannina A. Burgos's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

155 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 64 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Matt | April 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Professional Competence

My case was a complicated one to say the least. I'd spoken to a few attorneys in my state on the west coast, and went over the particulars of my case. I knew I was due disability benefits, but my ex-employer was denying me from every angle possible. The separation was NOT amicable. I chose her becaus...e of the 3 I was deciding between, she was the only one who was hands down confident and could speak to the nuances of the case having argued many of the intricacies herself. I couldn't have been happier I made the decision! Though the insurance company did everything they could to avoid paying, she ultimately was able to secure a monetary resolution for me, that was 3 times what I would have been happy with! She shredded the insurance company's arguments with little difficulty. During the entire process, I was consistently kept in the loop and if I had any questions, I had a response within a day. Her firm was exceedingly professional, and though she was on leave for a time during the case, she ensured the lawyer that was standing in for her was well versed on the case and was able to make critical progress. Progress that, when it really came down to it, was a critical factor between whether or not I was going to receive the money I was due. I would highly recommend her in general, but if your case is remotely complicated, with an end result that was in doubt, you couldn't choose a better lawyer to represent you and your best interests! Thank You again Nina!!!!

Posted by Cameron | February 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Professional and Trustworthy

I’m so glad Nina was assigned to my case. Employer Short and Long Term Disability insurance is a difficult at best and as much as your case worker says they are for you, they are not. I originally spoke with Nina after searching for lawyers inline. She is very upfront and honest. Nina is very custome...r focused and does what is best for you. Everything she told me about the process was spot on. Without going into great detail, my STD insurance was held up but very close to a decision. When I signed up with her to represent me and she notified the insurance company, they immediately approved payment. Nina then advocated with her partners to consider only the Long Term Disability case, since there was minimal involvement saving me several hundred dollars. In the short time, Nina and her team has been involved in my case, they have already gotten me approved for LTD. I look forward to working with her for the maintenance of my case. The headache of dealing with the insurance company is gone. It’s refreshing to work with someone with integrity who actually cares for their customer. Thank you Nina!

Posted by Tyrone Early | July 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Myasthenia Gravis-Rare disease LTD case (Geannina and her team Won my case)

Atty. Geannia Burgos is very Professional and all my questions were answered and every phone call promptly returned. She made sure that I was always kept aware of any progress on my claim. I filed for LTD insurance myself the first time and was denied. Atty Geannia took my case which a lot of folks ...isn't aware if my disability and she won my case. Her assistant, Janiece was very helpful and prompt on answering my emails. From the bottom of my heart, I thank Atty Geannia for your kindness, understanding and expertise. Absolutely the best lawyer and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Long term disability benefits termination appeal

I came across Dabdoub law firm on the I ternerones as I was searching for an effective law firm that could represent me as I was about to be denied while submitting an initial appeal on my own and I knew I need help. I read all the reviews and came across Geanina Burgos a partner at this firm and I w...as very impressed with the reviews that I read and decided to call and she immediately took my call and spoke to me about what to expect and expectations but she was very sure she could win my case. I was still hesitant and decided to continue looking or give it more thought. Three months passed and I went back to read and compare the firm with another firm and this time while reviewing the other firm’s reviews I knew I wanted to work with Geanina Burgos as she had a track record and she knew the work and had experience as she apréciales in long term disability benefits cases. I called again and signed up and I am so happy did because she worked in a short period of time to get my case ready to submit the appeal. Her staff was also very friendly and responsive as well as organized. They kept me informed at every step of my case. It did not matter that she is in Florida and I am in california. Although my appeal was denied we went through mediation where she really negotiated my case and I settled for a nice amount I never thought I could get. I am so happy and thankful to Geanina for all she has done to take care of me. I highly recommend Geanina Burgos for long term disability cases because she is experienced in this area, she is very smart, she work hard to get your case resolved and she does not give you the run around and she is so secured and honest that you can be at peace that you have the right lawyer looking out for your interests. Thank you Geanina and thank you to your staff for all you have done for me. I appreciate you!

Posted by Karen | March 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent representation!

I engaged Nina and her team regarding a long-term disability claim due to health issues. Nina had a detailed and unique approach to make sure that the insurance company understood the extent of my disability. It was definitely a difficult case and she was always responsive, thorough, and empathetic ...towards me as her client. I highly recommend her as someone who’s tenacious, knowledgeable, and supportive of her clients.

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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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