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 8 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Billy | March 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Great Lawyer

Chad recently won my social security case and I can't thank him enough. I highly recommend him. He is honest and ethical.

Chadwick Lawrence

Replied last March 13, 2020

Hi Billy, thank you for the kind words. We worked hard to get that win for you.

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 David | May 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

SSDI

Hired him to be my attorney. Day 1 they reviewed my case. They took my case and told me no problem. In between waiting for my case I would call the office to let them know if I had more problems going on or scheduled surgery's etc. When I would call they made me feel like I was a burden on them. They... would tell me I didnt need to call and tell them these type of things. They dont need that information. I thought that was kinda weird....So a little over 2yrs goes by and I get a call saying when my case was. They set my prep date. I showed up for my prep date and Mr Chadwick Lawrence asks me, "What are doing here?!!!" I knew then I had no chance to win my case....Month later 2 weeks before my case Mr Chadwick Lawrence's office workers have me running around getting forms signed by Dr's which had me upset in a panic! I had to pay alot of money to have those forms filled out! It was a very stressful situation I should of never had to deal with nor put the money out that I had to borrow from people to have these forms filled out. I payed the Lawrence law firm to get all forms needed.... The day of my case Mr Lawrence asks me again, "What are we doing here?" Omg! Hes the lawyer asking me, a person with numerous disabilities, on a ton of medications, what we were doing here. Ummm uhhh really? He tells me I have a 50/50 chance of winning. After waiting 2 1/2yrs hes going to tell me this!!!!! He should of figured this out from day 1, or at least week 1. He wasted 2 1/2yrs of my life! Stressing on my case! So after the questions I was already stumped by he asks me if I was collecting off the government for my kids! I just wanted to run! This guy treated me like a criminal. I was his client!!! He didnt care if I won my case or not! Theres alot more I could go into but it would take forever......The rude lady at the front desk telling me, "Geesh! You have alot of medical records, this gonna cost you alot more than what you paid us already!" I should of fired him then but I was already months into the case. I cannot believe the rudeness of that whole office clientele. So yes, in the end he had me sign a withdraw from case. So I am looking for a new disability attorney now....Gonna add this too...I called Mr Lawrence's office after my case like he told me to do, and make sure he was there so he could talk to me and I could get my records back.... I called to set up app 3 different times. He just wasnt going to be in they told me. So I told them, I need my records that I payed you for....Went down to the office to get them. They werent even ready after giving them 3 days to get them ready. So I waited on the front desk to get them, shes digging through the papers, jibber jabbin some words about scanned in papers what have ya. She hands me a stack of papers. I get home go through them. Come to find out they were all my records I had already brought up to them that they made copies of. Omg!!!! I dont see how this attorney wins anything with the office help he has!.....Im still waiting to get my records, I payed for them to get. Probably will never get them....I stressed for 2 1/2yrs Mr Lawrence! You let me down on a cut n dry case. Hope nobody ever lets you down after 2 1/2yrs. Should of told me right up front if you thought I only had a 50/50 chance or you didnt want to take the case Mr Chadwick Lawrence.

Chadwick Lawrence

Replied last May 14, 2018

I actually went to the hearing with this former client and advised him properly to dismiss his claim before he went in front of a judge and testified under oath! There were serious problems with his claim. He has decided to go with another lawyer, but I suspect the same result will occur once that lawyer finds out the truth. I win over 90% of the time and my track record speaks for itself. My clients give me outstanding reviews for a reason. There will always be some you can't satisfy. When he said, in the end he had me sign a withdrawal from the case, that means I told him to withdraw his hearing request because there was a strong chance negative things would have occurred to him down the road had he elected to go forward. I am extremely ethical and I will leave it at that. UPDATE: As I predicted, negative things are happening.

Posted by Teresa | April 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

CARING, KIND AND BRILLIANT

Mr Lawrence took my disability case 2 years ago when I was denied. I have had 4 neck surgeries and have worked in dentistry for 33 years. My hearing was yesterday and I was so nervous because my family needs this. We talked for 30 minutes before, he informed me it could take somewhere around 20-30 mi...nutes. IT TOOK 5 MINUTES AND I WON. He's knowledgable not only about law, but the man could be a Dr. He's ethical and will not take a case if he feels you are not truthful. I would highly recommend him. Thank you Chad

Chadwick Lawrence

Replied last April 18, 2018

You worked with me to get the medical documentation we needed and we kicked butt! I am so happy for you!

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2014

AWESOME ATTORNEY!!!!

AMAZING ATTORNEY. HE HANDLES ALL KINDS OF CASES. HE'S BEEN SO DEDICATED TO MY FILE. HE WORKS SO HARD. HIS BIGGEST PRIORITY ARE HIS CLIENT'S, BOTTOM LINE. WELL EDUCATED, PROFESSTIONAL, GREAT LEGAL BACKGROUND & LOVES TO WIN!!! IF YOUR LOOKING FOR AN ATTORNEY THAT'S AGGRESSIVE, CHAD IS IT!!!!!!! ...HIS OFFICE STAFF IS GREAT TO WORK WITH. HIS STAFF IS BILINGUAL WHICH IS A PLUS. IF YOUR REALLY SERIOUS ABOUT HIRING AN ATTORNEY, SEND CHAD AN EMAIL OR CALL HIM. YOU WILL NOT REGRET YOUR DECISION...GOOD LUCK ON YOUR CASE...CHAD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU...

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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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