Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Jacksonville Social Security Disability Lawyer
Farrell Disability Law has been dedicated to helping disabled individuals and their families recover rightful disability benefits for over two decades. Our team, led by AV-rated attorney Thomas Farrell, specializes in navigating complex Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and ERISA-governed disability insurance claims. With a focus on personalized attention, we represent clients throughout Florida and southern Georgia, addressing denials through appeals, federal court litigation, and administrative hearings.Our practice encompasses SSDI, long-term disability, life insurance, and Florida Retirement System claims, emphasizing transparency, ethical representation, and contingency-based fee structures. Recognized by Super Lawyers and Martindale Hubbell, we combine legal expertise with a commitment to client education and advocacy.
Services
Social Security Disability
ERISA Claims
Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance Denials
Florida Retirement System Claims
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience in disability law and ERISA claims
- AV Preeminent-rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell
- Free initial consultations and contingency fee structure
- Serving clients across Florida and southern Georgia
- Recognized as Florida Super Lawyers by SuperLawyer magazine
Associations and certifications
- Martindale Hubbell
- Super Lawyers
What people say
Honest, reliable, professional
Cared about clients
Quickly resolved policy conflicts
Experienced in disability law
Dedicated to client needs
Services
Social Security Disability
We assist clients in securing Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for long-term disabilities preventing work. Our team navigates the complex SSA application and appeals process, ensuring compliance with strict eligibility criteria. With expertise in administrative law judge hearings and federal litigation, we advocate for clients denied benefits due to bureaucratic delays or misinterpretations of disability definitions.
ERISA Claims
Our firm specializes in ERISA-governed disability insurance claims, representing clients facing denials from employer-sponsored plans. We handle federal court litigation and pre-suit appeals, ensuring compliance with ERISA regulations. Services include policy analysis, dispute resolution, and litigation for short- and long-term disability claims, prioritizing recovery of benefits wrongfully withheld by insurers.
Long-Term Disability
We represent clients denied long-term disability benefits under private or employer-sponsored policies. Our team addresses disputes over disability definitions, occupational applicability, and insurer bad faith. Through detailed medical evidence review and appeals, we challenge denials and pursue litigation to secure benefits for clients unable to work due to chronic illnesses or injuries.
Life Insurance Denials
Our practice includes challenging life insurance denials based on alleged policy misrepresentations or pre-existing conditions. We advocate for beneficiaries in bad-faith disputes and coverage litigation, ensuring compliance with policy terms. Services extend to ERISA and non-ERISA plans, emphasizing transparent communication and recovery of rightful payouts.
Florida Retirement System Claims
We assist public employees with Florida Retirement System (FRS) disability claims, including Regular Disability and Line of Duty Disability applications. Our team handles administrative appeals and hearings before the State Retirement Commission, ensuring compliance with eligibility requirements. Services focus on proving disability under FRS guidelines and securing benefits for injured or ill state workers.
People
Thomas M. Farrell IV
Principal Attorney
Thomas Farrell, AV Preeminent-rated, has practiced disability law since 1992. A Florida Super Lawyer and Martindale Hubbell Bar Register member, he specializes in SSDI, ERISA, and insurance denials. Graduated magna cum laude from the University of Florida, he lectures on disability law and ethics.
Questions
What is Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)?
SSDI provides benefits to individuals unable to work due to a medical condition lasting at least one year. Eligibility requires sufficient work credits earned through prior employment.
How do I appeal a disability denial?
File a request for reconsideration, followed by a hearing before an administrative law judge. Our attorneys guide clients through each stage of the appeals process.
What if my ERISA disability claim is denied?
ERISA claims require adherence to strict deadlines and federal litigation. We handle appeals and lawsuits to challenge denials by employer-sponsored insurance plans.
Does Farrell Disability Law offer free consultations?
Yes, all initial consultations are free. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover benefits for you.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Florida, including Jacksonville, Orlando, and southern Georgia, with offices in Jacksonville and satellite locations.
