# Dolphin Claims

> Boutique public adjusting firm representing policyholders to help maximize settlements with insurance companies. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Over $50 million in claims settled across 60+ Florida cities. Founded by Joe Ford and David Levy.

## Contact
- Phone: (954) 204-9376
- Email: claims@dolphinclaims.com
- Address: 200 E Las Olas Blvd, 14th Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
- Service area: All of Florida
- Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Google reviews: 5.0 stars (34 reviews)

## Credentials
- FAPIA member (Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters)
- BBB accredited
- Florida-licensed public adjusters (FL Statute 626.854)
- Featured in Forbes, Benzinga
- Angi Super Service Award 2022, 2023

## Cornerstone topics
- [How a public adjuster helps](https://dolphinclaims.com/public-adjuster/)
- [Public Adjuster vs Insurance Adjuster](https://dolphinclaims.com/public-adjuster-vs-insurance-adjuster/)
- [Public Adjuster vs Attorney](https://dolphinclaims.com/public-adjuster-vs-attorney/)
- [How much does a public adjuster cost](https://dolphinclaims.com/how-much-does-a-public-adjuster-cost/)
- [Insurance claim process — 7 steps](https://dolphinclaims.com/insurance-claim-process/)
- [Florida public adjuster law (Statute 626.854)](https://dolphinclaims.com/florida-public-adjuster-law/)
- [Insurance claim glossary](https://dolphinclaims.com/insurance-claim-glossary/)

## Services
- [Insurance Claim Services overview](https://dolphinclaims.com/insurance-claim/)
- [Residential Insurance Claim](https://dolphinclaims.com/insurance-claim/residential/)
- [Commercial Insurance Claim](https://dolphinclaims.com/insurance-claim/commercial/)
- [Hurricane Damage Claim](https://dolphinclaims.com/insurance-claim/hurricane-damage/)
- [Water Damage Claim](https://dolphinclaims.com/insurance-claim/water-damage/)
- [Fire Damage Claim](https://dolphinclaims.com/insurance-claim/fire-damage/)
- [Mold Damage Claim](https://dolphinclaims.com/insurance-claim/mold-damage/)
- [Roof Damage Claim](https://dolphinclaims.com/insurance-claim/roof-damage/)
- [Denied Insurance Claims](https://dolphinclaims.com/insurance-claim/denied/)
- [Underpaid Insurance Claims](https://dolphinclaims.com/insurance-claim/underpaid/)
- [Business Interruption](https://dolphinclaims.com/insurance-claim/business-interruption/)

## Carrier-specific claim help
- [Citizens Property Insurance claim help](https://dolphinclaims.com/carriers/citizens-property-insurance/)
- [Universal Property & Casualty claim help](https://dolphinclaims.com/carriers/universal-property-casualty-insurance/)
- [Tower Hill Insurance claim help](https://dolphinclaims.com/carriers/tower-hill-insurance/)
- [Heritage Insurance claim help](https://dolphinclaims.com/carriers/heritage-insurance/)
- [Slide Insurance claim help](https://dolphinclaims.com/carriers/slide-insurance/)
- [All carrier claim help pages](https://dolphinclaims.com/carriers/)

## Locations served
60+ cities across Florida (representative list):
- [Public Adjuster Fort Lauderdale](https://dolphinclaims.com/locations/fort-lauderdale/) (HQ)
- [Public Adjuster Miami](https://dolphinclaims.com/locations/miami/)
- [Public Adjuster Tampa](https://dolphinclaims.com/locations/tampa/)
- [Public Adjuster Orlando](https://dolphinclaims.com/locations/orlando/)
- [Public Adjuster Jacksonville](https://dolphinclaims.com/locations/jacksonville/)
- [Public Adjuster Naples](https://dolphinclaims.com/locations/naples/)
- [Public Adjuster Boca Raton](https://dolphinclaims.com/locations/boca-raton/)
- [Public Adjuster Fort Myers](https://dolphinclaims.com/locations/fort-myers/)
- [Public Adjuster Cape Coral](https://dolphinclaims.com/locations/cape-coral/)
- [Public Adjuster West Palm Beach](https://dolphinclaims.com/locations/west-palm-beach/)
- [Public Adjuster Pompano Beach](https://dolphinclaims.com/locations/pompano-beach/)
- [All Florida locations](https://dolphinclaims.com/locations/)

## Company
- [About Us](https://dolphinclaims.com/about-us/)
- [Team](https://dolphinclaims.com/team/) — Joe Ford, David Levy, Ronald Osborne
- [Case Studies](https://dolphinclaims.com/case-studies/)
- [Blog](https://dolphinclaims.com/blog/) — 190+ articles on insurance claims, public adjusting, Florida property damage
- [Contact](https://dolphinclaims.com/contact/)

## Pricing
- Free claim review and consultation
- Contingency-based: 10–20% of settlement
- Florida hurricane claims capped at 10% in year one (FL Statute 626.854)
- No recovery, no fee

## Common questions
- What is a public adjuster: a licensed insurance professional who works for the policyholder, not the insurance company, to negotiate property damage claims.
- When to hire: claim denied, underpaid, large/complex loss, or maximum settlement without dealing with insurer directly.
- Florida coverage: residential and commercial property damage from hurricane, wind, water, fire, mold, theft, vandalism, lightning, sinkhole.
- Cost: contingency-based percentage of settlement, no upfront fees, no charge if no recovery.