Chadwick Joseph Lawrence

Chadwick Joseph Lawrence

also known as Chad Lawrence

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Kissimmee, FL
Practice Areas: Social Security, Workers Compensation, Car Accidents, Personal Injury

920 Emmett St, Kissimmee, FL

About Chadwick

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 30%

I am a former Insurance company defense attorney. I represented insurance companies before I switched sides. I know how the insurance companies evaluate the value of a claim. Put my experience to work for you.

39 years | 1,500 cases

30%
Social Security & Disability 30%

We have over a 90% win rate. We understand the disability requirements and work with the client in obtaining the necessary medical information to pursue their claim. We handle all appeals including those that require Federal Court adjudication.

39 years | 3,000 cases

30%
Workers Compensation 30%

I have been helping injured workers obtain their workers compensation benefits for over 30 years. I travel the entire state and have successfully litigated claims from Naples to Panama City. I have secured millions of dollars in settlements.

39 years | 2,000 cases

30%
Personal Injury 10%

Our firm handles catastrophic injury cases, car accidents, tractor trailer accidents, and slip and fall accidents. We recently secured an 8 million dollar settlement on one of our catastrophic injury cases.

39 years | 1,500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 38 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1987

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 39 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1987

Not authorized to practice-Administrative

No misconduct found

Location

The Lawrence Law Firm

920 Emmett St, Kissimmee, FL, 34741

The Lawrence Law Firm

3030 N. Rocky Pointe Drive West, Suite 150, Tampa, FL, 33607

The Lawrence Law Firm

121 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1500, Orlando, FL, 32801

The Lawrence Law Firm

850 NW Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL, 34494

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Chadwick Joseph Lawrence's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Betty Rivera | April 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

mrs. .Betty Rivera

un abogado sumamente respetuoso trabajador en cuanto a sus casos y que no se da por vencido hasta lograr l0 mejor en cada caso hasta el final del mismo. honesto y responzable y de una gran experiencia en la fl central.siempre lo recomendare ya que en mi caso el cual era muy dificil nunca se rindio y ...lucho por el mismo por varios anos hasta ganarlo . sumamente agradecida.

Chadwick Lawrence

Replied last April 23, 2021

Thank you Betty for the outstanding review. It means a lot to us here at LLF

Posted by Tom | March 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommend Mr. Lawrence

My Lawrence helped me with a very complicated workers compensation case. The insurance company would not pay for my back surgery. They convinced the workers comp doctor to say my injury did not need surgery after he had already recommended it. I hired Mr. Lawrence and was very aggressive and hired... another doctor to review my medical information and he said I needed the surgery. I eventually got my surgery and after I healed he settled my case for a very fair amount. He is very honest and sincere.

Chadwick Lawrence

Replied last March 13, 2020

Thanks Tom. They played hard ball and we made them pay!!

Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Self serving attorney

I hired this lawyer and boy do I ever regret it. He literally sat on my case for years without moving a finger. He had me doing his footwork. Never moved forward to get information on opposing counsel. The big day came and his tail was between his legs. He was sweating, concern, nervous, and was not ...ready to rebuttal. I immediately lost all hope. This lawyer talks the talk but for sure dose not walk the talk. Hes an ambulance chaser. does not care or is empathetic to others needs and his responsibility to his duties as a hired lawyer. Only sees fast outcomes without putting his clients needs ahead of his own, or any work into a successful strategy. Run from this man. Sees dollars sign for his own benefits not seeking justice for his clients. Buyer/ hire beware comes off down to earth (talks the talk) but when faced with action tail between his legs.

Chadwick Lawrence

Replied last April 02, 2019

I’m am sorry this person feels this way. Unfortunately in my profession people sometimes misrepresent their medical history and the facts of an alleged injury. A lawyer is ethically prohibited from allowing a client to knowingly put on false testimony. If a lawyer is faced with that situation, all he or she can do is withdraw from representation. My five star reviews tell the whole picture. I have to withdraw when a client lies and gets caught trying to cheat the system making it difficult for those with legitimate claims to receive justice. I just had to withdraw from representing this client and he didn't like it. I have an AV rating by my fellow lawyers and judges. You can only receive such a rating if your skills place you in the top 5% of all lawyers in America. The V in that rating stands for highest ethical standards. My fellow lawyers and judges gave me that rating for a reason.

Posted by Robert | September 29, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

experience and dedication. And I found it with Chadwick Lawrence

After I fell six stories and broke my back on the job I thought my life was over. In my eyes I had an unwinnable case for many different reasons . Unable to work I needed a lawyer who would believe in me.Chadwick Lawrence work on my case for over a year he went above and beyond what I could have eve...r expected him to. he got me the money that was crucial for my medical bills and recovery not only that my fiance is a nurse and she took care of me through my whole ordeal and Chad made sure she got paid.I now live in a beautiful home and drive a rather nice vehicle.Before my case was resolved chad dedicated countless hours without compensation on my behalf for which I am truly grateful. He fought for me and as a result of his knowledge , experience and dedication we won my case.The lawsuit gave me a way to support my family ,allow me to get the therapy needed to improve my quality of living and gave me a reason to be optimistic about the future. Thank you Chad

Chadwick Lawrence

Replied last September 29, 2014

We kicked their tail!

Posted by Liz | August 08, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer

Chad Lawrence is everything you are suppose to have when employing an Attorney. Mr. Lawrence went out of his way to meet us, returned every phone call, email and kept every appointment. Mr. Lawrence represented us during legal hearings always having our best interest and won our case. If you are lo...oking for an honorable man that will have your back look no further!

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Chadwick Joseph Lawrence's Lawyer Endorsements

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Walter Hnot,

Car accident lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chadwick is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Simon Kabzan

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."

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James Shields

Unknown lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Car accident lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Chadwick. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Charles Leo

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chad is a great lawyer who has been fighting the good fight for decades. Chad understands the balance between being a strong litigator & realistic negotiator. CHARLES LEO"

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Richard Culbertson

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Chad Lawrence for many years. He works hard for his clients, and fights hard for their rights."

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Armando Payas

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chad is very hard working and exceptionally bright. He recently tried a case with Chris Searcy and obtained an excellent result for his client. I would not hesitate to contact him. He is passionate about getting justice for his clients."

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Baskin Jones

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you have an SSDI issue, may I recommend calling Chadwick Lawrence."

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Charles O'Donnell

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr Lawrence is an excellent lawyer, and is the kind of lawyer you want in your corner if your fighting for workers compensation benefits."

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Joseph Gufford

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chad Lawrence is an excellent lawyer that has extensive experience in personal injury, workers compensation and social security disability law. He provides extremely aggressive representaion of his clients with a personal touch. He is scrupulously honest and forthright in his all of his dealings and is a pleasure to work with."

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Sean Cleary

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Joseph Gufford

Family lawyer

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Richard Culbertson

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Carlos Diez-Arguelles

Personal injury lawyer

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Armando Payas

Personal injury lawyer

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Morgan Indek

Workers compensation lawyer

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Charles Leo

Workers compensation lawyer

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Baskin Jones

Trucking accident lawyer

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Charles O'Donnell

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Preeminent, AV rating Martindale Hubbel

2016

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Trail Lawyers

2016

Client Choice Award, AVVO

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client Choice Award, AVVO

2015

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV rating, martindale-hubbell

2012

Orlando's top lawyers, Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine

2012

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2012

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Orlando's Top Lawyers, Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine

2011

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV rating Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Orlando's Top Lawyers, Orlando Home and Leisure Magazine

2009

Martindale-Hubbel, Directory of Distinguished Lawyers

2009

Bv Rating Distinquished, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Martindale-Hubbel, Directory of Distinguished Lawyers

2008

BV rating Distinquished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1994 - Present

President, The Lawrence Law Firm

1991 - 1994

Associate, O'Brien & Hooper, P.A.

1988 - 1991

Associate, Fisher, Rushmer, Werrenrath, Dickson, Dunlap & Talley, P.A.

1987 - 1988

Judicial Law Clerk, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulation

Associations

2010 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

1995 - Present

The Florida Justice Association

1994 - Present

National Association of Social Security Representatives

1987 - Present

Florida Bar

1987 - Present

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Multimillion dollar settlement in personal injury case

Multimillion dollar settlement

$600,000 workers compensation settlement

$600,000 settlement workers compensation case and SSDI win after hearing

Veteran Wins SSDI claim

SSDI benefits win for Veteran

$375,000.00 Settlement: Car Accident

$375,000.00

$190,000 Workers Compensation Settlement

$190,000.00 and Secured SSDI Benefits!

After a 6 year battle claimant awarded SSDI!

Won trial for SSDI benefits that took 6 years of hard work

Six Figure Workers Compensation win AND SSDI benefits obtained!

Won Trial and subsequently SIX figure settlement with SSDI benefits Secured

Confidential Construction Accident Settlement

Confidential amount--client is extremely happy

One Accident, Three Separate Recoveries!

Large workers compensation and personal injury settlements and SSDI secured for client

Won SSDI Trial with Court Finding Claimant Disabled as of January 1, 2001!

WON HEARING AND SECURED SSDI BENEFITS FOR MAN INJURED IN 2000

SSDI benefits Secured for former NFL Player

Won without a trial!

$345,000.00 personal injury settlement and $140,000.00 workers comp. settlement and SSDI Benefits obtained

$345,000 personal injury settlement, $140,000 workers comp. settlement and SSDI benefits secured

$175,000.00 Trip and Fall settlement

$175,000.00 settlement prior to trial

$100,000 policy limits recovered

$100,000 policy limits secured

4 Million Dollars in benefits after winning trial

Won Trial: $4 million dollars in benefits secured

1.1 million dollar workers compensation settlement

1.1 million settlement.

$150,000.00 settlement auto accident

$150,000.00

Truck Accident: Hurge v. TG Lee

3 million in benefits secured

Forklift Products Liability Settlement

Confidential Settlement

Social Security Victory in Federal Court

Fully Favorable

Truck Accident: Multimillion Dollar Settlement

Confidential settlement

$870,000.00 Workers Compensation Settlement

$870,000.00 settlement

$175,000.00 policy limits/underinsured motorist car accident

$175,000.00 settlement

$745,000.00 personal injury settlement

$745,000.00 settlement

Permanent Total Disability for Workers Comp. Client

Won claim for permanent total disability resulting in over a million dollars in benefits

Permanent Total Disability

Won Permanent Total Disability case

Tony Collins v. Edward Rivera

$300,000.00 Policy Limits settlement

Robyn Baker v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration

Social Security Disability victory

Setzer vs. Trenchless Specialties

$300,000.00 personal Injury and Large workers comp settlement

Conti v. Cox Concrete

Six figure settlement for the claimant

Roderick Green vs. Bob's Barricades

Large workers comp and personal injury settlement

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Education

1987

Western Michigan University

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Michigan State University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2014

Social Security Disability Bootcamp Social Security

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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