Edward Dabdoub, a nationally recognized disability insurance
lawyer, leads the esteemed Dabdoub Law Firm. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he is
one of five attorneys in his immediate family. Eddie has dedicated his entire legal careerto
advocating for individuals entitled to disability benefits from insurance
providers.
Eddie's commitment to disability law developed during law school,
where he championed a case for a man enduring chronic pain. He was able to get
the man’s disability insurance benefits approved after the benefits were terminated
by an insurance company and saw the impact his work had on this man and hisfamily.
This pivotal experience lead Eddie to devote his professional life to fighting for people against disability
insurance companies. He built Dabdoub Law Firm from the ground up for this very
purpose.
At the heart of his practice lies a profound understanding
of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"),
governing many of his clients' long-term disability cases. Dabdoub Law Firm has
an impressive track record of wins in Court in complex disability lawsuits,
including notable victories such as Millis v. Ameritas, Ashmore v. NFL
Disability Plan, Bradshaw v. Reliance Standard Insurance, and Kaviani v.
Reliance Standard Life Ins. Co.
Eddie's expertise spans all areas of disability insurance
claims, including initial disability insurance applications and appeals,
particularly for professionals such as physicians, dentists, and lawyers
covered under "own occupation" policies. He has experience handling
claims and lawsuits against major disability insurance companies like UNUM, Hartford, Reliance Standard, Aetna and
Met Life, among others. Renowned for his persuasive advocacy, he has
successfully represented clients in federal and state courts, securing rightful
long-term disability benefits.
Beyond the courtroom, Eddie shares his wealth of knowledge
as a sought-after speaker and lecturer at prominent legal forums, including the
American Association for Justice and the Florida Association for Justice.
Additionally, he contributes to legal literature, authoring articles on
disability insurance and offering counsel to fellow attorneys on related
matters.
Eddie earned his Juris Doctor with cum laude honors from the
University of Miami School of Law, supported by the prestigious Ambassador Sue
Cobb Scholarship. Prior to his legal pursuits, obtained a Master of Business
Administration from Florida International University and a Bachelor of Arts in
Economics from the University of Miami.
Eddie's dedication and proficiency in disability insurance
law and ERISA have garnered widespread recognition, including distinctions such
as inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in Insurance Law, Florida Trend's
Legal Elite, and selection to the Super Lawyers list. Notably, his unwavering
commitment to client advocacy has been consistently lauded, earning him the
Clients' Choice Award on Avvo and recognition as a "Top Attorney."