Firm Profile
This law firm is dedicated to providing the highest level of personal service to our clients. We pride ourselves in being attentive and available. We return our phone calls as soon as possible, and are always willing to meet with you in person.
J. CHRISTOPHER DEEM, ESQUIRE
I attended The University of Michigan and then returned to my home town of Columbus, Ohio to go to The Capital University College of Law.
I moved to Florida and became licensed here in 1984. My first job was to start up and run a Florida office for Barkan + Neff, the Ohio law firm where I clerked while in law school. While I also handled workers' compensation and personal injury cases, my larger area of practice was attending hearings and handling appellate arguments for social security claims. I was a partner, and managed the Central Florida offices until 1990.
Next, I became affiliated with Prugh & Associates, which became Prugh, Holliday & Deem. I enjoyed a greater opportunity to do civil trial work for personal injury matters, while continuing to handle social security claims. I remained with the firm for 14 years.
In August, 2004, I opened my own trial practice with the continued commitment to helping injured and disabled people.
Professionally, I am licensed in the State of Florida, the Social Security Administration courts, and the federal courts for the Middle District of Florida and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. I am a member of American Association For Justice, The Florida Association For Justice, and The Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers' Association. I am a Sustaining Member of The National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR), and a past Chairperson of the Hillsborough County Bar Association's Social Security Section. I have lectured on Social Security topics locally and as a guest lecturer at the University of South Florida. In October, 2006 I had the privilege of being a lecturer at NOSSCR’s national convention.
I have handled social security claims and personal injury civil lawsuits throughout Central Florida-- from Ft. Myers to Gainesville, St. Petersburg to Orlando.
My wife and I have two sons and a daughter.
BEVERLY MEYERHOFF, PARALEGAL
Beverly has work with me for 19 years, including stints at each of my law firms. During that time she has handled all aspects of civil litigation. But, she most enjoys the social security practice. As such, and with her vast experience in the area, she is the lead paralegal assisting me with my social security clients.
Beverly is married, and has four sons and two granddaughters.
TOBEY MAHONEY, PARALEGAL
Tobey has worked with me for 9 years. Prior to joining me, Tobey handled personal injury and worker's compensation matters with other law firms. Tobey's experience and enthusiasm with personal injury cases has resulted in her becoming the lead paralegal assisting me with my personal injury clients.
Tobey is married, and has two sons.
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