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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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Integrity A++++

I could not be more pleased as I am with this law firm !! I inquired about a LTD claim against one of the biggest insurance company for Heath , life , and pretty much any kind of policy that has to do with insurance ! When I contacted law firm I was so kindly greeted by Denae who is Mr. Coffmans a...ssistant. She is very kind and courteous, and also very knowledgable in the job she performs !! She showed me urgency in getting the ball rolling , and within a 1 day Mr. Coffman called me and interviewed me to where he came to the decision that he could help me in my case , and then asked me if I was interested in hiring his law firm to represent me ? Of course I said yes , and with in 2 days I had the contracts in my mailbox . Now when I hired him I had already filed an appeal with insurance company , as I was terminated from my benefits at no fault of my own ! The doctors office assistant had sent to ins. Co. The wrong report to where they were under the impression that I was fully released back to work at full capacity, which was not the case , as me and Dr. never discussed yet !! That is why I seeked counsel . To make this long story shorter ! Mr. Coffman sent company letter of representation, and filed necessary paper work , and spent money out of the firm's pocket for all these necessary documents! Well within 2 weeks of notice of representation my appeal was approved with co. , and necessary action was taking to get me my benefits , and was sent within a week or so in both names ! Coffman Law Firm / Randy Cox ! I was notified by Denae that my check had arrived and she would get in mail to me right away , and to please sign paperwork and return to us . About an hour later I called back and told Denae that I will just come pick it up as I was only a little over an hour away . She said that was fine , and real reason I wanted to go pick it up was to meet the people that put up with me calling , emailing , etc.... When I arrived I was greeted by Denae who never met me and first words out of her mouth was " hello Mr. Cox , then Mr. Coffman dropped what he was doing and came out to meet me as well ! He told me that they came to a decision as a law firm that they felt they did not do enough in this case , and since I filed the appeal before hiring them , that they felt I pretty much handle on my own , and would not be charging me there fee that I agreed with ! I have to tell you I was floored with gratitude not only for them waving there fee , but they did it as a whole ! Not just Mr Coffman himself ! He allowed the whole firm be part of the decision, which I thought was awesome ! Not to mention there was a financial report I did see when I got home which verified to me that the firm spent money out of there pocket , and did not even collect that ! Not every bodies case will go this way , but the professionalism , and courtesy of this firm I tell anyone that reads this that you will be in the best hands being represented by The Coffman Law Firm ! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Denae , David , and Mr. Coffman !! I am sure there are many more also that I did not get to meet that was a part of the decision in my case !! Thank you , and God bless you all ! Randy - Port Charlotte, Fl.

Posted by Kendra | August 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Very Pleased

I was refused Long Term Disability and I knew my case would be a difficult one. Mr. Coffman and his associates were very helpful and professional. The whole process was painless and the end result good.

Posted by Deb | July 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Satisfied Client

I was pleased with the handling of my case. The staff acted in an efficient and professional manner. I would recommend this attorney and firm to others.

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 Tim | July 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Coffman Law: Excellent representation on my LTDI case.

I can’t overstate how satisfied I am in working with Coffman Law on my case. I found the staff to be extremely professional and competent, yet courteous and never condescending. Mr. Coffman made me feel comfortable with the entire process from start to end, thoroughly explaining the (lengthy) sequenc...e of actions in advance, and setting appropriate expectations for each step along the way. He and staff kept me well informed as the process unfolded, and answered all of my questions promptly. In the end, Mr. Coffman clearly did his homework, becoming very familiar with my condition (a critically important item) and case details. He was fully prepared when we pressed our case, and the favorable results prove it. Working with Coffman Law also gave me a renewed sense of appreciation for the valuable role that attorneys play in protecting the ‘little guy’ from the callous greed of others, or in this case, a LTD insurance company. I would not hesitate to recommend Coffman Law.

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William Sydney Coffman Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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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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