William Sydney Coffman Jr.

William Sydney Coffman Jr.

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 30 years

Insurance Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Insurance

15436 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Insurance 100%

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance litigation, primarily under the ERISA statute, is ALL we do. We also practice Disability Insurance Appellate Litigation in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals & are licensed to practice before the Supreme Court.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

30%-30%


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 26 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1999

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 30 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Coffman Law

15436 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33613

The Law Offices of William S Coffman Jr

15436 N Florida Ave Ste 103, Tampa, FL, 33613-1225

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William Sydney Coffman Jr.'s Reviews

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20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Janice | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employee Benefits

Could Not Be Happier!

Earlier this year (2016) I was in need of a good attorney to help me fight an uphill battle against one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S., who had denied both my Short Term and Long Term Disability claims. After numerous phone calls to local attorneys, I discovered that there is only on...e attorney truly qualified to take up my fight because my particular case was an ERISA case. I don't personally know of any other attorneys that handle ERISA claims. Only through a referral from another attorney was I able to find Coffman Law. The referral to Mr. Coffman was the best thing that could happen. From the start Mr. Coffman advised that he would work hard for me, assuring me he would take my case to the highest courts possible - he felt that good about his ability to win. Being denied STD and LTD by my employer's insurance company caught me totally off guard. I had no idea how I would ever survive without any income based on the insurance company's denial of my claims. Once I spoke with Mr. Coffman, I felt that he was my "angel in disguise". Right up front he explained what he could and would do for me. Patience is not one of my virtues, but he told me to hang in there. With his level of confidence about my case I trusted him implicitly. That trust paid off 7 mos. later when I was awarded both STD and LTD and received all the back pay owed to me. If you are ever in a situation where you need a good benefits attorney, Coffman Law is who you need to contact. His whole team (David, Denae, Tiffany) worked diligently and kept me up to date on everything that was going on. They are all very kind and are, "hands down", the best law firm I have had the pleasure to work with. I highly recommend you give them a call if you have any problems with benefits you may have been denied. You won't regret it!

Posted by Elisa | July 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Coffman Law is the best law group for representing clients who have had their Long Term Disability Benefits Denied

I had my LTD Benefits denied two previous times before I hired Coffman Law so I knew I had to have the best on my last Appeal to a Large Disability Insurance Co. Coffman Law Cares & were recommended to me by one of the most reputable firm in Jax., FL. They handled my case with empathy, provided a tea...m of specialists in the Disability Processes, ensured any critical medical documentation was prepared & supporting documents were obtained. Since Coffman Law has been representing clients who have been denied benefits for many years, with a impressive success rate, the commercial Disability Carriers recognize their name & are aware of their outstanding reputation. They were successful in my case, my benefits were reinstated & my backpay was paid promptly. I highly recommend Attorney Coffman & his entire staff at Coffman Law!

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Lyle Masnikoff

Employee benefits lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill Coffman is an excellent attorney. There are not many attorneys who handle ERISA claims. I have referred many clients who need help getting their short term or long term disability benefits. He always returns their calls and answer their questions. He has helped people throughout the entire State of Florida. I would highly recommend Mr. Coffman."

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Anthony Reeves

Employee benefits lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill Coffman is an outstanding attorney and consummate professional. He provides a high level of customer service and is a caring and compassionate resource."

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Ian Lloyd

Employee benefits lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred many people to Bill for private disability matters and he has always handled the cases with class and professionalism. He is top notch in my book!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

1996

American Jurisprudence Award, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing

1996

Spangenberg Trial Practice Award, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Owner, Coffman Law

Associations

2005 - Present

Carrollwood Community Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Creel v. Wachovia Corporation

Summary judgment vacated and remanded.

Menard v Hartford

Judgment for Plaintiff, along with attorneys' fees.

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Education

1995

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1988

University of Arkansas At Fayetteville

MFA

1985

The Johns Hopkins University

M.A.,

1983

Case Western Reserve University

B.A.,

Languages

English

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