Peter Lawrence Casciano

Peter Lawrence Casciano

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 18 years

Employee benefits Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits, Social Security

12358 Parklawn Drive, Ste. 300, Rockville, MD

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits 80%

I handle Disability Retirement claims, appeals and litigation for federally employees and employees of the State of Maryland. I also handle all stages of long and short disability benefits cases against insurances companies.

19 years

80%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour

Contingency

5%-50%

Pro bono

15 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2009

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 18 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Casciano Law Group, P.C.

12358 Parklawn Drive, Ste. 300, Rockville, MD, 20852

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Peter Lawrence Casciano's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Justine | November 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Peter casciano is a skilled, knowledgeable, compassionate, lawyer

I hired Peter Casciano to appeal the denial of my Maryland state disability retirement application. I have been absolutely amazed by his knowledge, skill, professionalism, understanding of the law and compassion. Peter knows my case inside and out. He gathered all of my medical records and data, and ...his understanding of disability law in Maryland is boundless. Peter made me feel like a part of his team and shared all his remarkable plans of action and asked my opinion about issues. A skilled listener, Peter communicated very well, answering questions through emails and calls very quickly. I understood the process of this difficult law because he answers questions so clearly. Appealing a decision at Maryland state retirement disability is a very difficult and arduous process, but Peter guided me through expertly, and made it easier to go through knowing I had him. I ended up having a hearing in front of a judge and I was initially terrified, but Peter reassured me and prepared me well. Watching him in front of the judge made me feel confident and supported because he is a brilliant, skilled knowledgeable lawyer, in court and has a gifted mind for the complications of court and what the other side says and does. Peter was and is an advocate for me the whole time. Thankfully, my application was approved by the judge, and it was all because of Peter‘s abilities and skills, but even if it had been denied, I’d say the same things about him. He is a shining star in the disability law world, and I give him the highest recommendation to anyone going through this difficult situation , Peter had an associate attorney named Molly Friedman, who was meticulous about keeping my records, and ensuring that my file was complete and indicative of my real illness. She was very kind and answered my questions that I had through email or calls easily. My life is positively changed because of Peter and Molly and all their hard work and I will never forget or be able to adequately thank the for all the incredible work he has done. Thank you so much, Peter , Molly and Andalman and Flynn!

Posted by Steve | August 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

An Excellent Federal Disability Retirement Attorney

After my attorney from another firm suddenly passed away, I needed an new experienced attorney to step-in and take over my Federal OPM Disability Retirement case. Peter Casciano did an amazing job. Thanks to Mr. Casciano's hard work, OPM reversed their denial decision against me and granted me full F...ederal Employee Disability Retirement benefits. I highly recommend Peter Casciano.

Posted by Jennifer | June 16, 2023 | Social Security Disability

Mrs.

Mr. Casciano called me in response to an email inquiry regarding difficulty in obtaining a decision regarding our adult daughter's disability determination after about 8 months. After listening to my story and asking follow up questions, he said that we were on the right road, and gave some specific...s on my follow up with SS. He said that we did not need to hire him at this point, and he did not want to take our money for no reason. I followed Mr. Casciano's suggestions, and about 8 weeks later we received the determination that our daughter is disabled and not capable of working. It was a blessing to have someone listen to my story and give me reassurance that we were doing things the proper way. He told me that I could call back and hire him if we did not receive an answer or needed additional help after we received the decision.

Posted by Jun (Jimmy) | June 13, 2023 | Social Security Disability

Consulted Attorney

Had a free consultation with Mr. Casciano regarding my Social Security Disability case. Received excellent legal advice and guidance. Mr. Casciano anticipated and zeroed in on the most salient issues with ease. He was so on-point. It was crystal clear that he had a wealth of experience in this area o...f law. I was told exactly what would be in my best interest, and what I needed to do to serve these interests. After the initial consultation, Mr. Casciano even called me back promptly to answer additional questions I had on his time. He did all this without any payment out of the goodness of his heart. When and if the time comes, I will not hesitate to retain Mr. Casciano as he has earned my full confidence.

Posted by David F. | August 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Employer sponsored ordinary disability plan

Making the decision to file for disability benefits shouldn’t be made lightly. My opinion is that unless your condition is terminal, the administrator is going to drag out the process, as was in my case, for years. After receiving my initial denial letter from the Maryland State Pension and Retir...ement System one week after submitting my application, I knew that if I was going to succeed, I needed excellent legal representation, so I asked my primary care doctor if he knew of any good firms. Andalman & Flynn, P.C. was his recommendation; my attorney was Mr. Peter Casciano. Should you decide to take this route, along the way, remind yourself that the longer it takes, the larger will be that first lump sum payment. When it seemed like I couldn’t wait any longer, I would call Peter to talk about my case. He is artful in adding his personal touch – a little bit of hand holding, which really helped. Once you both agree on a strategy, aside from keeping up with your doctors’ appointments and a visit to an expert witness, who will give you a battery of tests, all you need do is sit back and watch Andalman & Flynn perform its magic. During my initial consultation with Peter, he claimed that, if warranted, he usually won his cases before the appeal hearing. Sure enough, he did just that for me. Honestly, I can’t sing the praises loud or long enough for Peter and Associate Attorney, Molly Friedman. Andalman & Flynn was undoubtedly the most professional law firm that I’ve ever worked with, and that’s saying a lot. In my mind, successfully achieving a lifetime annuity stream was worth every penny in attorney fees. All that mattered was a win, and Andalman & Flynn didn’t disappoint me.

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Peter Lawrence Casciano's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Renart

Debt collection lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregg Greenberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Mr. Casciano to be an excellent attorney. Mr. Casciano enjoys a reputation of providing all of his clients with the very best legal representation. I highly endorse Mr. Casciano."

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Michael Amster

Debt collection lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Casciano is an outstanding lawyer and a great person."

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John McDonough

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Peter on a number of matters. He is a fearless advocate for his clients' rights."

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Jeffrey Katz

Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kathryn McDonough

Employee benefits lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Peter for 5 years and consider him to be one of the sharpest, most creative, hard-working attorneys I know. I strongly endorse him to any potential client who might need his assistance, as well as to any other attorney who may need guidance in one of Peter's practice areas."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Associations

2022 - Present

Parkinson's Foundation, Mid-Atlantic Chapter

Board Member

Maryland Bar Association

Member

Education

2007

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Villanova University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Continuing Legal Education

Social Security Disability: Proving Mental Impairment

2015

Continuing Legal Education

Social Security Disability Claims Process: Step by Step

2014

Continuing Legal Education

Social Security Disability and Government Employees

2010

Nuts and Bolts - Continuing Legal Education

Collections: The Pursuit and Defense of Claims

Publications

2013

Trial Reporter Magazine (MAJ) Disability Retirement Benefits for Federal Employees and Postal Workers

2011

Trial Reporter Magazine (MAJ) Assault in the Second Degree: Have Our Legislators Done Enough?

Languages

English

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