Speaking Engagements

Currently Scheduled Speaking Engagements

Mr. Ortiz is not currently scheduled for any future speaking engagements. If you would like to contact Mr. Ortiz about giving a presentation to your group or organization, please contact the Ortiz Law Firm at 850-898-9904.

Previous Speaking Engagements

“Handling A Social Security Disability Case”, March 28, 2011, for the National Business Institute in Pensacola, Florida.

Mr. Ortiz spoke on the following topics:

1. SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY: GET THE BASICS DOWN
   9:00 – 10:15, Nick A. Ortiz
   1. Untangle Recent Changes to the Social Security Disability Program
   2. Examine Significant Rulings That Threaten Your Success
   3. Determine the Different Types of Disability Cases
   4. Grasp Important Definitions of Abbreviations and Acronyms
   5. Sort Through Medical and Vocational Issues (including use of the “GRID”)
   6. Identify Remedies Available Under ERISA
   7. Tap Into All the Resources Available to You
2. SUCCEED AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE HEARING 
   12:45 – 2:00, Nick A. Ortiz
   1. Great Advice for Working with the Local Hearing Office
   2. A Practical Hearing Checklist You’ll Use Over and Over
   3. How to Handle Expert Witnesses – Yours and Your Opponents
   4. Follow the Rules for Submitting Evidence to the Letter
   5. Documenting and Presenting Medical and Vocational Evidence
   6. Difficulties to Expect and How to Handle Them
   7. Proven Tactics That Can Lead to a Favorable Ruling
   8. Guard Against Costly Errors When Calculating Benefits
   9. How Benefits Received Impact Other Recoveries
   10. Breakthrough Misconceptions About the Appeals Process
3. RESOLVE ETHICAL ISSUES IN YOUR PRACTICE
   2:15 – 3:15, Nick A. Ortiz
   1. Be on the Lookout for Conflicts of Interest
   2. Useful Tips for Setting Attorneys’ Fees
   3. What to do to Ensure Confidentiality
   4. Forge a Solid Attorney/Client Relationship