Nick Ortiz | Pensacola Long Term Disability, ERISA, and SSD Lawyer

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About Nick

Nick Ortiz represents policyholders in individual disability, group disability, ERISA short-term and ERISA long-term disability claims. he also represents individuals with disability policies covered by “self-funded” employer organizations, such as Solutia and UnitedHealth Group.

Mr. Ortiz assists clients in filing administrative appeals in their disability claims in an attempt to restore the disability benefits without the need to go to court and engage in litigation. However, if the insurance company does not grant the appeal and pay the benefits owed, then Mr. Ortiz represents his clients in litigation against the insurance company.

In addition to practicing law, Nick Ortiz also is a published author of the book "Top 10 Mistakes That Will Destroy Your Long Term Disability Claim" which is meant for anyone who is applying for long-term disability or has been denied. You may download Mr. Ortiz's book for free on his website listed below.

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Experience

Owner

Ortiz Law Firm

2012–present

Attorney

The Soloway Law Firm

2005–2012

Attorney

Marcin & Barrera

2003–2005

Attorney

Hawkins, Schnabel, Lindahl & Beck

2001–2002

Admission

Verified The Florida State University

2005

Education

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

J.D. (Law School)

2001

Yale University

Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)

1996

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Member, National Association of Disability Reatives, –
    present / 2013 / present
  • Sustaining Member, National Organization of Social Security Claimants Reatives, –
    present / 2010 / present
  • Member, Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association, –
    2009 / present
  • Member, American Bar Association, –
    2001 / present
Honors / Awards
  • Board Certified Social Security Disability Advocate, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
    2013
  • A+ BBB Accredited Business, BBB of Northwest Florida
    2012
  • Public Service Award, El Centro Legal Clinic
    2001

Notable Work

Publications

Top 10 Mistakes That Will Destroy Your Long Term Disability Claim, Book Publication,

2012


Handling a Social Security Disability Case, National Business Institute