David
Gottesmann
Our Team
Christopher Pinger-Borgia
Christopher Pinger-Borgia, Esq. is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Social Security Disability Firm, P.A., and Lead for the firm’s Florida offices. With more than 25 years dedicated exclusively to Social Security Disability, he delivers strategic, results-driven representation for disabled individuals at every stage of the claims process. He was named a Top 100 Disability Advocate in the United States by the National Advocates. He founded the firm while attending the University of Miami School of Law after a close family member of advanced age was denied disability benefits. Since then, he has represented claimants before the Social Security Administration, handling applications, reconsiderations, and appeals throughout Florida.
David Gottesmann
David Gottesmann, a University of Miami Law graduate as well, is an accomplished attorney specializing in Social Security Disability law, with a dedicated focus on representing individuals navigating the complexities of disability claims. Since April 2017, he has served as a Litigation and Hearings Attorney, where his expertise has been pivotal in advocating for those seeking justice and financial support through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs.
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Staci Mehas-Lewanski
Staci Mehas-Lewanski, a Saint Xavier University of Chicago Business Administration graduate, is recognized and approved as an EDPNA (non-attorney) with the Social Security Administration. Staci’s lifelong dedication and focus is helping individuals navigate the tedious Social Security Disability process with clarity and confidence. Her professional, medical background specializes in guiding individuals through complex disability and medical documentation processes. With a decade of experience as a stress support coach/advocate, she has bridged evidence-based medical accuracy with client-focused advocacy. Staci is committed to deliver clear, informed, and compassionate counsel.
Our Firm
Dedicated, Focused, Direct & Passionate Representation In Florida Social Security Disability Law.
If you suffer from a disability that has left you unable to work, life may feel like a constant uphill struggle. Government programs exist to provide financial relief, but qualifying for benefits is often a much more difficult and lengthy process than it should be. Figuring out where to start—let alone how to appeal a recently denied case—can feel overwhelming and disheartening.
The good news is that you and your family don’t need to take on these challenges alone. Instead, contact us, David Gottesmann and Christopher Pinger-Borgia, Social Security disability lawyers and representatives. Mr. Pinger-Borgia was named top 100 Disability Advocates by The National Advocates. Let their experience of handling thousands of cases work for you. If you, a family member or friend, have dealt with the Social Security Disability system, you know how complicated and frustrating it can be to attempt to claim the benefits to which you are entitled. We have devoted our practice exclusively to helping people gain access to these important benefits.
Our firm was founded in 2002 to help clients across Florida navigate the complexities of programs like Social Security Disability Insurance ("SSDI"), Widow's Benefits, and Supplemental Security Income ("SSI").
In total, we bring more than four decades of legal experience to each case, as well as a dedication to compassionate personalized service and attention
