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."
