Elliott Denbo Andalman

Elliott Denbo Andalman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 52 years

Employee benefits Lawyer at Silver Spring, MD
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits

8601 Georgia Ave, Lee Plaza Suite 206, Silver Spring, MD

About Elliott

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Employee Benefits 100%

represent employees both in private sector and federal sector on disability benefit (LTD, STD, DI, ERISA, and disability retirement (FERS) claims. Also handle related disputes as well as life insurance and medical insurance disputes.

32 years | 200 cases

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1988

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 36 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1989

Inactive - Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Mississippi for 52 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 1973

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Andalman & Flynn, PC

8601 Georgia Ave, Lee Plaza Suite 206, Silver Spring, MD, 20910-3437

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Elliott Denbo Andalman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alan | March 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Savior at Law

Hired Elliott for his legal experience with Federal Disability Retirement (FDR) claims, after researching OPM's application process. My initial consultation with Elliott and his paralegal Zubaidah exceeded expectations. The FDR process involves multi-agency forms, evaluations and approval. Intimi...dating, overwhelming and confusing. Elliott and Zubaidah put me at ease; they would manage every legal step of the FDR labyrinth. No smoke and mirrors. Never had a warm and fuzzy with the legal profession, but Elliott is human. Empathetic, yet no nonsense. Zubaidah communicated with me on every step of the process. Smart, knowledgable and supportive. My FDR claim was approved with the initial submission to OPM.

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2015 | Social Security Disability

SSDI

Attorney Elliott Andalman won my SSDI claim. Elliott is very professional, experienced and extremely knowledgable in the SSDI arena. He will guide and help you get the needed medical, functional and vocational evidence you need to win. He is a compassionate and genuine person as well. I would highly... recommend him should you become sick, injured and unable to work due to your medical conditions.

Posted by Marc | April 24, 2014 | Social Security Disability

Stead presence

Andalman brought a steady and calm approach to resolve a complicated mutli-front matter. He worked effectively with me (the client) and added value from his special experience in disability, and I believe that by following his guidance we have better positioned my legal claims.

Posted by KIM | April 17, 2013 | Employee Benefits

ELLIOTT ANDALMAN REVIEW

I came to Elliott Andalman for assistance with my Federal Disability Retirement and Social Security cases. I had tried to handle these at first on my own with no success and then hired another attorney who was a complete scam and lost my reconsideration (Harris Federal Law Firm based in Kentucky). ...We had pretty much given up at that point. We were emotionally and financially drained. Then my husband found Andalman & Flynn on the internet. That's when everything changed. We first talked with Mr. Andalman and his WONDERFUL assistant, Zubaidah Haamid, on the phone and the compassion and empathy from both of them were overwhelming. They gave us new hope and strength. They immediately took over my cases and handled everything. Any questions or concerns were answered promptly, thoroughly and with kindness and compassion. We also loved that Zubaidah not only would explain the current step, but also prepared us for the upcoming steps. Elliott and Zubaidah won both of my cases. They made a very difficult process seem simple and never made us feel like a burden. We would STRONGLY RECOMMEND this law firm.

Posted by Lori | March 06, 2013 | Social Security Disability

Elliott Andalman

After being denied OPM disability retirement and having a dreadful experience with another firm that charged very little for handling my initial application for disability (I found out the hard way that it's true -- you get what you pay for), I went to see Mr. Andalman for help with my Request for R...econsideration. I found him to be very knowledgeable, ethical, and responsive. Due to the work by Mr. Andalman and his assistant, I was approved for OPM disability upon reconsideration. I'm very grateful for having found his law firm, Andalman & Flynn, and highly recommend them to all who are disabled from work.

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Elliott Denbo Andalman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Katz

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elliott is a smart and kind lawyer. That is a great combination in connecting with clients and serving them well. I endorse Elliott."

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Michelle Prikhodko

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Katz

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2004

Top Lawyers, Washingtonian Magazine

Associations

Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, Disability Benefits Law Section

Founding Co-chair

American Trial Lawyers Association, Social Security Disability Section

Executive Committee

2003 - 2004

American Trial Lawyers Association, Social Security Disability Section

Chair

Education

1973

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

Stanford University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2007

NOSSCR Seminar

Vocational Experts Are Your Friends

2007

NOSSCR Seminar

Disability Retirement Benefits for Federal Employees and Postal Workers: An Overview

2003

MTLA Young Lawyers Seminar

Pre-Litigation Handling of Personal Injury Cases: Case Selection, Investigation, and Settlement

2002

NOSSCR Seminar

Federal Disability Retirement Benefits: The Nuts And Bolts Of Representing Clients On Claims For Federal Disability Retirement Benefits

2001

ATLA 2001 Annual Convention

Work After Disability

N/A

NOSSCR Social Security Disability Law Conference

Interplay of Social Security Disability and Long Term Disability

Publications

2003

Vol. 13. No. 10/11 MWELA Monthly Newsletter Disability Benefits Programs Summary

2002

ATLA Social Security Disability Law Section Newsletter, Vol. 5, No. 1 Update on Judicial Review and Additional Evidence at the Appeals Council

2002

ATLA Social Security Disability Law Section Newsletter, Vol. 5, No. 1 laimant has the Burden of Proof to Show That Drug Abuse or Alcoholism is Not Material to The Finding of Disability

2002

ATLA Social Security Disability Law Section Newsletter, Vol. 5, No. 1 Interplay of Social Security Disability and Long Term Disability: Application Timelines

2001

ATLA Social Security Disability Law Section, Vol. 4, No. 2 Proving the Onset of Disability in Social Security Disability Claims

2000

The Law Clerk Building the Record Before the Appeals Council in Social Security Disability Cases

1974

45 M iss. L.J. 43 Effective Counsel for Persons Facing Civil Commitment: A Survey, A Polemic, and A Proposal
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