Law Offices of Stephen V. Barszcz has received the 2026 ELA Award for Best Federal Disability Firm, presented by Expert Law Attorneys. The award recognizes the Pinellas Park, Florida firm for helping clients pursue federal disability benefits.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
Presented each year by Expert Law Attorneys, the ELA Awards honor law firms that set a high standard for how clients are treated, from the first phone call to the final result. Recipients are recognized for experience in their field, client service, ethical practice, and involvement in their communities.
Why Law Offices of Stephen V. Barszcz Earned the Recognition
Law Offices of Stephen V. Barszcz is a national disability firm based in Pinellas Park, Florida, focused on OPM disability retirement for federal employees under FERS and CSRS, Social Security Disability and Federal Workers’ Compensation claims, including schedule awards. Founder Stephen V. Barszcz, a graduate of the University of Miami and Stetson University College of Law, began his career representing the government and large insurance companies before switching sides in the 1990s to represent only individuals and families. With more than 25 years of experience securing benefits for disabled and injured federal and private sector workers, he has obtained millions of dollars in medical treatment, lost wages and schedule awards for clients nationwide.
Barszcz personally handles every case and limits the number of new cases he accepts each month, working directly with clients and with doctors and specialists across the country from the free consultation through resolution. He was recognized by Lawyers of Distinction in 2019, and under the firm’s Peace of Mind Guarantee for OPM and Social Security claims, no fee is owed if the claim is not won.
What the Award Means for Clients
When you are dealing with a federal disability claim, choosing the right firm matters. The 2026 ELA Award reflects the standard Law Offices of Stephen V. Barszcz has set for its practice and adds to the firm’s reputation in Pinellas Park and throughout Florida.