Kevin P. Schaefer

For past 5+years my Long COVID diagnosis forced me into long-term disability(LTD), my work insurance company wrongfully denied my claim. I felt overwhelmed and hopeless. Where I am drowning in Long COVID symptoms and more than half of the world including my own family(who don’t live with me and do... not not understand my everyday’s struggles with Long Covid) denied the existence of Long Covid and its symptoms, Kevin’s extensive knowledge about Long COVID really surprised me. He understood the complexities of my condition and how to present it effectively to the work insurance company. Kevin provided both expertise and compassion. He is not only an excellent ERISA attorney who knows the appeals process well, but he also has successful experience with Long COVID cases. He guided me through every step, explained everything in clear terms, and fought tirelessly for me. Because of his skill and dedication, he won my appeal and secured the benefits I needed and deserved. One thing I really like about Kevin is his honesty and he is upfront about everything. Which makes things whole a lot easier to understand. If you are facing a denial of disability benefits from your work insurance company, especially for a complex condition like Long COVID, do not hesitate. Kevin is the attorney you need. I wish there were more than 5 star ratings available, because Kevin and Dabdoub Law Firm(team) deserve more than 5star.

I got Kevin Schaefer involved way too late in the process. My appeal was days away from being denied. Kevin was upfront and honest about my chances and possible outcomes from the beginning. He was able to get my appeal approved for which I am very grateful. If you find yourself needing to use an ERIS...A LTD policy, do yourself a favor and hire Kevin. Do not try to navigate it alone. Just focus on your recovery and let him fight for you.

I was referred to Attorney Kevin Schaefer in July of 2021. After speaking on the phone for quite some time, I realized he was the attorney I wanted on my side to go up against the insurance company that had discontinued my disability benefits. Attorney Schaefer told me about the realities and difficu...lties of fighting this battle. He gave me honest statistics, and reassured me that he would do everything in his power to help me. The process was exhausting for me, but every phone call or email from Attorney Schaefer or member of his attentive staff, helped alleviate some stress and anxiety. The hardest part for me through this whole thing was the physical assessment test where I was to be pushed to my limits. I had so many fears of the pain this would cause. Attorney Schaefer talked with me several times at length about this test because of those fears. The advice he gave me changed my fear to empowerment. He said “just do your best.” I repeated those words to myself over and over again during the days leading up to the test, and all the way through it. Trust the process. Be honest with yourself and the people you are working with, and do your best. We won the appeal! Thank you all for helping me get my life back on track financially.

I can honestly say Attorney Kevin Schaefer and Dabdoub Law Firm of Coral Gables, FL have exceeded my expectations in the appeal of my long term disability insurance denial by my employer's insurance company. I spoke with the actual attorney from the beginning and not a "screener" like the 4 other la...w firms vying for my business. Every communication was direct and fruitful. The advice they gave me to get an independent physical therapist evaluation proved fruitful and personally insightful. But the real value in Kevin Schaefer and the Dabdoub Law Firm was in their belief in my case and willingness to risk it all at trial if necessary as well as their ability to negotiate directly with the insurance company for a satisfactory settlement. In fact, in the end we received more than I expected to get. Also, the attorneys fees to accomplish the settlement were minimal. I give attorney Kevin Schaefer and Dabdoub Law Firm my highest recommendation. Sincerely, Thomas G. Crane