Florida Blue Key. Senior Managing Editor, University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy, 1990-1991. Author: Chapter 17, "What Is the Appropriate Standard of Review?" ERISA Litigation, (BNA 2003). Adjunct Professor of Law, Stetson University College of Law, 2001-2004. Member: Multiple Sclerosis Society Mid-Florida Chapter Board of Trustees, 2008-; Board of Directors, 2014 Florida Super Lawyers - Practice Area: Employee Benefits. AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell. 10/10 - Superb Rated by avvo.com. Pinellas Opportunity Counsel, 2000-2005. President, High Noon Optimist Club, 1996-1997. Lt. Governor, Optimist Int'l. North Florida Region, 1997-1998. Awards: High Noon Optimist of the Year, High Noon Optimist Club, 1997; Respect for Law Award, Northeast Optimist Club, 1998; "Boss of the Year," St. Petersburg Association of Legal Support Specialists, 2002-2003; "40 Under 40" Tampa Bay Review, 2003. Fellow: St. Petersburg Bar Foundation (Treasurer).
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.The VA originally denied my claim for TDIU, so I hired Tucker Disability Law to represent me in my appeal. They were knowledgeable, incredibly responsive, informative, and won my case!! If you are a Veteran who is struggling with your disability and getting the benefits you deserve, please call Tucker Disability Law and give them the wheel. They will do the work and take care of you. They have many years of experience in this field. You will not be disappointed. My only regret is not calling them sooner and thinking I could do it on my own. Call them.
John Tucker and his staff were steadfast throughout a very long battle with the VA, and never wavered, even when chances for a payday for them looked slim, until the my claims were proven and I received full benefits. The attorney assigned to my case, Dan Clarke pursued the VA like a bulldog, picking apart the errors they had made over 11 years until a higher review board realized and acknowledged those errors and made the appropriate award. Tucker Law proved they are in it for the Veteran client and not personal gain. I will forever consider them to be "My Attorneys"
First, I have to explain how lucky I was to have accidentally come across TLG. I was dealing with the unfairness and unethical protocol with the Veterans Administration. Apologies for not remembering my 1st associate, but she kicked a**. The entire team went after the V.A. like pitbulls. Mr. Tucker actually phoned me on several occasions explaining that they were going to fight to the end, no matter the storm. I can only speak from my perspective as a veteran, and this is why I've told every veteran that has/is in my shoes to go with TLG.
It was a great experience working with this firm! Very responsive and tended to me needs! They understood my needs and my case. Very appreciative of all the help and getting me the results I deserve. Thank you!
Dan is my attorney. This is not a situation where you pay an attorney and sit back and wait. You have to participate. I had to an $80,000 debt hanging over my head. My attorney was trying to get a waiver on the debt. He is also trying to get my disabilities service connected. You have to pay attention to your attorney. Read the all the documents that get uploaded to the portal thoroughly. Complete the forms they tell you to quickly and thoroughly. Don't cancel exams and make it to all your exams. Do what's your attorney tells you to do. You have to be pro-active. You are the most important participant. Communicate with your attorney. Ask questions and choice your concerns. You must do all these things. My wife was convinced I would never get a waiver on my $80k debt,...but I did. I'm extremely happy with the Tucker firm and my attorney Dan. I was scared to death during this while process. Dan allowed me to express my fears and he read my rambling philosophical emails without criticisms
I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer to handle my case. John and his team got me the disability that I deserved, 100% p&t.
John Tucker Law Firm is the real deal. The Law Firm was referred to me by a friend and they met every expectation. They are professional and knowledgeable about disability claims. They kept me informed about the process and updated me weekly about my case status. After being turned down by the VA 31 years ago, as well as being told all my records were destroyed in a fire. John Tucker Law Firm was able to get me award 100 percent TDIU in a 11 months. I truly thank the Law Firm for all the hard work!
Tucker Law Firm was a very pleasant and beneficial experience! I recommend any and everyone was has an outstanding claim with the VA to contact John Tucker if they want their issue(s) resolved in a timely and with favorable results!
John Tucker and staff helped me navigate an appeal with the VA for my disability claim. I was so frustrated with the VA, but it was really my fault. I didn’t have the proper evidence and packaging for my claim. John and team, drafted my appeal and I went to the right specialists. We won the case and I’m now properly rated.
I’m thankful to have this team behind me and also taking the lead to achieve the support my wife and I needed. I couldn’t continue to fight my case and maintain a healthy lifestyle especially when my ability to focus during stressful times was limited and unhealthy. Thank you Mr. Bill Demas, Ms. Taylor and the est of your team.
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Firm InformationPositionPrincipalFirm NameTucker Disability Law, P.A.
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Representative Cases & TransactionsCasesThomas v. Hartford Fire Ins. Co., 2009 WL 3200954 (M.D. Fla. 9/30/2009)
Ehmann v. Continental Cas. Co., 2009 WL 1956686 (M.D. Fla. 7/7/2009)
Vanhaerents v. Astrue, 2009 WL 1491450 (M.D. Fla. 5/27/2009)
Maynard v. Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 2008 WL 4790670, 46 Employee Benefits Cas. 113 (M.D. Fla. 10/28/2008)
Streit v. Guardian Life Ins. Co. of America, 347 F.Supp.2d 1109 (M.D. Fla. 2005)
Ridge v. Hartford Life
Accident Insurance Company, 339 FSupp2d 1323, (M.D. Fla. 2004)
Creighton v. Continental Airlines Inc.
Aetna Life Insurance, 321 FSupp2d 1309, (M.D. Fla. 2004)
Cerrito v. Liberty Assurance Company of Boston, 209 F.R.D. 663, (M.D. Fla. 2002)
Dibicarri v. the Lockheed Martin Retirement Plan, 244 F.Supp.2d 1308 (M.D. Fla. 2002)
Hammerich v. Aetna US Healthcare, Inc., 209F. Supp. 2d 1282 (MD. Fla. 2002)
Lake v. Hartford Life
Accident Ins. Co., 218 F.R.D. 260 (U.S. Middle Dist. Fla., October 7, 2003)
Robinson v. Auto Owners Insurance Company, 718 So. 2d 1283 (Fla.2d DCA 1998)
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1991, Supreme Court of Florida
MembershipsBroward County Bar Association
St. Petersburg Bar Association (President, 2002-2003)
Hillsborough Bar Association
Clearwater Bar Association
American Bar Association (Co-Chair, Employee Benefits, Subcommittee on Benefit Claims)
The Florida Bar
Florida Justice Association (formerly Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) (Former Chair, Young Lawyers Section
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Education & CertificationsOther EducationUniversity of Florida
Class of 1988
Bachelor of Arts
Frederic G. Levin College of Law, University of Florida
Class of 1991
Juris Doctor
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1966
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1966
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5235 16th Street NorthSt. Petersburg, FL 33703U.S.A.
Show on map2202 N. West Shore Boulevard, Suite 200Tampa, FL 33607U.S.A.
Show on map110 E. Broward Boulevard, Suite 1700Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301U.S.A.
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2202 N. West Shore Boulevard, Suite 200Tampa, FL 33607U.S.A.
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110 E. Broward Boulevard, Suite 1700Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301U.S.A.
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- Blog How to Determine Who the Life Insurance Beneficiary Is In an ERISA Life Ins Apr 24, 2016 • Life and Health Insurance
- Blog Federal Appeals Court Penalizes MetLife For Failure to Follow ERISA Claim P Apr 21, 2016 • ERISA
- Blog Aetna Denies Life Insurance Premium Waiver and Terminates Coverage – Apr 20, 2016 • Life and Health Insurance
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, John V. Tucker has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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How many attorneys are in this law firm?Tucker Disability Law, P.A. has 3 attorneys at this location.
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Does this attorney maintain a practice in more than one location?Yes, John V. Tucker has a presence in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Tampa, FL.