Chris R. Borgia graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor (J.D)degree. While in law school, Chris received numerous achievement awards and was a member of the Law Review, Moot Court Board, Honor’s Council, and Dean’s List.
After gaining experience as a corporate trial attorney, Chris decided to dedicate his professional career to representing the disabled after he personally experienced the medical and financial burdens faced by a close relative who, like you, was disabled and unable to work. Today, the Social Security Disability Law Firm, P.A. maintains offices in Miami, Pompano Beach, and West Palm Beach, representing clients across South Florida and statewide.
Chris has substantial experience in handling all aspects of the disability litigation process from Initial Claims to Federal Court appeals. Chris takes his knowledge and experience from the courtroom to the classroom at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida. Chris is an Adjunct Professor of Law at FIU teaching aspiring law students and paralegals about personal injury, medical malpractice, and disability law.
Chris is a member of the Social Security Disability Law section of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, as well as the American Bar Association and Florida Bar.
If you would like to learn more about your disability case, please contact our offices for a free case evaluation and consultation.
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Acquired: 2002
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
4000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 470, Coral Gables, FL, 33146
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Posted by David D. | April 30, 2014 | Social Security Disability
His persistence paid off. Recommend him to anyone who needs a good lawyer
I broke my clavicle and lower back in a motorcycle accident and ended up having 5 back surgeries and having Harrington rods put in my back. Even after all trhese surgeries and after 5 years of service in the U.S. Navy social security denied me over and over again even. I shopped around for different ...
Posted by Alejandro | October 18, 2010 | Social Security Disability
Best SSD Attorney in South Florida
I've know Mr. Borgia for the past 8 years. Mr. Borgia entered the field of Social Security Disabilty litigation after he was personally affected by a relative's denial of disability benefits. Mr. Borgia is not only very knowledgeable about SSD law but he also very passionate about his work. Over the ...
Posted by Mark | October 10, 2010 | Social Security Disability
Excellent SSD Attorney
I hired Chris Borgia after I was denied by SSA for my disabiility case. I have bad back problems with 2 surgeries. He took my case and represeented me at the hearing before the law judge and we won the case. Chris Borgia was very knowledgeable about the back conditions and the SSA laws and did a real...
Posted by Rene | July 29, 2010 | Social Security Disability
Recommend Mr. Borgia. We got our disability with his help every stept of the way.
Helped our family win my case and was always there every step of the way. Always returned our calls and did what he said he'd do. Really seem to know his stuff and the Judge knew who he was. It took forever, but we finally got our disability.
Posted by Michelle | July 29, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Won my case!
Mr. Borgia won my case, when I was hopeless about my financial and medical situation. He was extremely competent, professional, courteous, and instilled hope when things in my life appeared hopeless. Mr. Borgia always returned my phone calls and worked diligently on my case. He was respectful and ...
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
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2007 - 2008
Attorney, Office of the State Attorney
2006 - 2007
Clerk, Third District Court of Appeal
2005 - 2010
Legal Advocate For Abused and Neglected Children, Supreme Court of Florida
2005 - 2006
Attorney, Fowler, White & Burnett P.A.
2004 - 2005
Adjunct Professor, Florida International University
2004 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of FloridaMember
2004 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaMember
2004 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaMember
2003 - Present
Dade County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Broward County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Broward County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Palm Beach County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
2002 - Present
Florida BarMember
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
Social Security Disability for Legal Professionals
2011
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