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Nancy Cavey (born September 21, 1955) is an attorney/author from St. Petersburg Florida. A long time activist for people suffering from disabilities she has written many informative books to help people become more aware of their legal rights and options. Nancy practices Long Term Disability, Social Security Disability, and Bankruptcy Law.

Early Life and Education

Nancy Cavey was born in Baltimore, Maryland and raised in Edgewood, Maryland where her parents ran a small insurance brokerage firm. In 1976 Nancy graduated from Hamline University obtaining her B.A. with highest honors with distinction in American Studies. In 1980 Nancy graduated with honors from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1980 with her Juris Doctor.

Recognition and Awards

In summer of 2011 Nancy Cavey was awarded the distinguished Kentucky Colonel Award which is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Common Wealth of Kentucky. The Kentucky Colonel has a prestigious list of prior recipients such as: Bill Clinton, George H. W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, Lyndon B. Johnson, Winston Churchill, Pope John Paul II, John Glenn, and Betty White.

Community Work

Nancy Cavey has helped to found and maintain the Tampa Bay Chapter of the 440 Scholarship Fund which awards college scholarships to the children of injured employees. Nancy has served on the Board of Directors for both the Tampa Bay Chapter and the Chapter 440 Scholarship fund.

Publications

Nancy Cavey has published several books in an effort to raise awareness of people's legal rights. She has written "Florida's First Responder Heart/Lung Benefits: What You Need to Know", "Your Right to Social Security Disability Benefits", "Robbed of Your Peace of Mind?", "The Key to Hiring A Great Attorney", "The Smart Long Term Disability Consumer Guide for Preparing for Your Statement and Field Visit", and "The Essential Guide to Bankruptcy for Consumers in Florida" to help those seeking legal advice make a more informed decision. All of her books are provided free as a service to the community.

After obtaining her Bachelor of Arts from Hamline University in American Studies and Humanaties she earned her Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law in 1980 and graduated with honors. ,Baltimore Maryland was profoundly affected when her father, co-owner of an insurance brokerage company, became disabled. She learned first hand of the devastating physical and financial consequences of disability and brings those insights to her practice as she aggressively fights for disability benefits due her clients. Ms. Cavey received her BA with highest honors from Hamline University with distinction in American Studies. She is a 1980 graduate of the William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. Since that time, she has practiced in the area of Workers’ Compensation, Social Security law and Wage & Hour claims. She also represents disabled individuals in their ERISA and non-ERISA claims. She was Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Florida Bar in 2004 and was honored to serve in this role as it is a peer selection among attorneys across the state. She is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Representatives (NOSSCR), the American Justice Association, the American Bar Association, the Florida Bar and the National Employment Lawyers Association. Ms. Cavey is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, their highest rating. She is licensed to practice in Florida and in the United States District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts.

Nancy Cavey (born September 21, 1955) is an attorney/author from St. Petersburg Florida. A long time activist for people suffering from disabilities she has written many informative books to help people become more aware of their legal rights and options. Nancy practices Long Term Disability, Social Security Disability, and Bankruptcy Law.

Early Life and Education

Nancy Cavey was born in Baltimore, Maryland and raised in Edgewood, Maryland where her parents ran a small insurance brokerage firm. In 1976 Nancy graduated from Hamline University obtaining her B.A. with highest honors with distinction in American Studies. In 1980 Nancy graduated with honors from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1980 with her Juris Doctor.

Recognition and Awards

In summer of 2011 Nancy Cavey was awarded the distinguished Kentucky Colonel Award which is the highest title of honor bestowed by the common Wealth of Kentucky. The Kentucky Colonel has a prestigious list of prior recipients such as: Bill Clinton, U.S. President, George H. W. Bush, U.S. president, Ronald Reagan, U.S. president, Lyndon B. Johnson, U.S. president, Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister, Pope John Paul II, John Glenn, and Betty White.

Community Work

Nancy Cavey has helped to found and maintain the Tampa Bay Chapter of the 440 Scholarship Fund which awards college scholarships to the children of injured employees. Nancy has served on the Board of Directors for both the Tampa Bay Chapter and the Chapter 440 Scholarship fund

After obtaining her Bachelor of Arts from Hamline University in American Studies and Humanaties she earned her Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law in 1980 and graduated with honors. ,Baltimore Maryland was profoundly affected when her father, co-owner of an insurance brokerage company, became disabled. She learned first hand of the devastating physical and financial consequences of disability and brings those insights to her practice as she aggressively fights for disability benefits due her clients. Ms. Cavey received her BA with highest honors from Hamline University with distinction in American Studies. She is a 1980 graduate of the William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. Since that time, she has practiced in the area of Workers’ Compensation, Social Security law and Wage & Hour claims. She also represents disabled individuals in their ERISA and non-ERISA claims. She was Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Florida Bar in 2004 and was honored to serve in this role as it is a peer selection among attorneys across the state. She is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Representatives (NOSSCR), the American Justice Association, the American Bar Association, the Florida Bar and the National Employment Lawyers Association. Ms. Cavey is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, their highest rating. She is licensed to practice in Florida and in the United States District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts.