Derek S Cervoni

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Derek S Cervoni

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 28 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Falls Church, VA
Practice Areas: Social Security

200 Little Falls Street, Suite 507, Falls Church, VA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Derek

Biography

Social Security disability attorney with over 25 years of experience. Call for a free consultation.

Social Security disability attorney with over 25 years of experience. Call for a free consultation.

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Social Security & Disability 100%

If you are disabled from performing substantial employment, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.Contact our office today for a FREE consultation. We will evaluate your case and inform you of your eligibility. We handle claims in all 50 states. Having an experienced Social Security Disability attorney on your side can make a big difference in your case.

31 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%

Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1999

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 28 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1997

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 28 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1997

Associate

No misconduct found

Location

Cervoni Disability Law, PLLC

200 Little Falls Street, Suite 507, Falls Church, VA, 22046

cervonidisabilitylaw.com

Online Presence

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Derek S Cervoni's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

117 Client Reviews

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Posted by Meredith | June 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Smooth Process

Before coming to Mr. Cervoni I had been denied twice, and needed assistance appealing my case before a Judge. I recieved a call back from a friendly receptionist within a short while after submitting my online inquiry. After explaining my situation, I received a callback that same day from Mr. Ce...rvoni to further discuss my case! From the beginning, he treated me as a person, with dignity. He explained everything, and always answered my questions same day with a email or phone call. My case turned out favorable, thanks to Cervoni Disability Law.

Posted by Ms. Ellis | January 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Amazing Victory in my 2 year long disability case!

I had applied for disability between 2016-2017 when I had to stop working after numerous health issues and diagnosis: fibromyalgia, chronic migraines, GI issues, chronic anxiety... These issues caused very debilitating years for me but between 2018-2019 was the most success while working with Mr. Ce...rvoni. I was denied on my own twice, so do not wait to hire a disability lawyer and I would recommend Mr. Cervoni to anyone that needs him. He kept in constant contact, with myself and my Doctors. I was not in the mental space and still recovering from various procedures, I lost a lot with not being able to work and no other income coming in besides temporary disability which was no more than $150-200 a month. I never had to wonder where we were in the process because Mr. Cervoni and his kind staff kept in touch with me whether it was through letters, email, or phone. They wished me well along the way during recovery. Mr. Cervoni thank you because I was going to give up but you assured me that we could do this. You took my case as serious as you would have for a family member of your own. I appreciate the experience and wouldn't have hired anyone else to represent me. Anytime something went right or wrong, I was informed. He even met my mom and spoke to the judge during the hearing on my behalf. I will never forget all that you did for me and the fact that I am able to rebuild my life that I felt I was losing and focus on my health. I am now after a year and half able to ease back into work (part time) and receive my benefits. I received my back pay from the original time I was denied, so thank you Mr. Cervoni for fighting for me when I was physically too weak to fight this case myself. It will take time and patience and he is the best Lawyer for the job! I couldn't have seen the outcome of victory happening without his support.

Posted by ~Dale T | January 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Derek turned a very difficult task (For me) into a very stress-free experience.

Derek is Awesome! I have applied for mental health disability on my own the 1st time and was denied. The whole process was overwhelming to me, so I did not appeal it. I then ran across a YouTube video of Derek S. Cervoni… I was sold. After watching his video, I was actually relieved, I had found my ...attorney. I contacted him the very next day and the process of filing for disability began again only this time I felt good about it. Derek took all my info and went to work right away filing everything that was needed for me. He and his office did 90% of the work for me. When you are sick, it’s difficult to figure out how/where/when to deal with all the government websites, forms to fill out, etc. All of that gets very overwhelming. Mr. Cervoni made it easy, and kept me updated on the progress on a regular and timely fashion. All I had to do was sign some papers and return them. Everything was done either by phone or through email until the actual court date for my hearing. We Won!! I truly believe if it were not for Mr. Cervoni’s help, my life would be quite different now days. I can not say enough about this man and the services he provided to me. I Highly recommend him for any disability claim whether it’s physical or psychological… He’s the One!!

Posted by Essam | January 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Mr. Cervoni is an excellent Social Security Disability lawyer

If you need a great lawyer to represent you in your social security disability claim, you will be very satisfied with Mr. Cervoni’s expertise. He is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with and I would recommend him to anyone who is going through the same process. Mr. Cervoni is very knowledge...able about how the system works and always responds in a timely manner. He always explained things to the fullest with me to insure that we were both on the same page. Also, my case with Mr. Cervoni was approved from the initial claim without going to a hearing. He is an excellent lawyer and assisted me in every way possible to get the justice I deserved.

Posted by Rebeckah | September 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Will Work Hard for You

I was a federal employee that found myself no longer able to work due to having Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), which was complicated by injuries from an auto accident. In order to apply for federal disability retirement you're required to apply for SSDI. I thought that if I was going to apply, I might... as well do it with the intention to win because neither disability retirement would be enough on their own. I found Mr. Cervoni's name on a list of recommended EDS-aware doctors, provided by the EDS Society. He was very knowledgeable of my condition which was a huge plus. Being so ill, including sleeping through numerous days, it was difficult for me to work up the energy to call him after that initial call (where I only left a vm). He was so diligent in calling me back that I probably would've just let it go were it not for him trying so hard to reach me, not just my voicemail. That was another plus, which showed he's used to working with people that are so ill that making or answering calls is extremely difficult. From our first conversation, I felt very well taken care of and understood. Aside from providing my medical records and answering some questions, I really didn't have to be involved in the process and he was diligent about keeping me up to date on the case, even when there was nothing new to report. He returns calls and emails pretty much immediately (unless he's in a hearing or outside of regular/reasonable hours), which if you've ever had to hire an attorney before, you know is a rare thing. He also kept me informed of what to expect next, as well as how to respond, so there were no surprises and I always felt prepared. Nine months after contacting Mr. Cervoni I was awarded with SSDI. I had truly expected to have the rollercoaster nightmare that you always hear about, especially since I'm younger. I also expected, also due to my age, that if I were to be awarded SSDI it would only be a temporary, conditional award. This wasn't the case. The whole process, thanks to both my being organized with my records and Mr. Cervoni understanding both my ailment and the process so thoroughly was easier and faster than I had ever imagined possible. I would recommend his services to anyone I know in his region of practice. Before getting in contact with Mr. Cervoni I had reached out to other SSDI attorneys and I still haven't received a call back from them. When you leave it in his hands you can truly focus on what matters, your health.

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Derek S Cervoni's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Bilton

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Derek is knowledgeable and articulate about disability benefits. But he is also friendly and easy to talk to. I recommend him to lawyers and clients alike."

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Steven Bergeron

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Derek is one of the top Social Security Disability lawyers in Northern Virginia. He is experienced, highly knowledgeable and well-respected in the field. Add to that his committed and caring personality and you've got one outstanding advocate!"

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Sadredin Mahmoudi

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Derek. I had a few questions regarding a family member's case and he extended his hand and assisted me with it. His advice was accurate and effective. I would trust him with any client who has a SSA issue. You can trust anything he says about the topic."

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Philip Chung

Administrative law lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Derek Cervoni is a top notch attorney who is very knowledgeable on the intricacies of Disability Law. He brings a very compassionate enthusiasm as he advocates for his clients."

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Michael Mort

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I can heartily endorse Derek Cervoni. He is dedicated to helping his clients, and he has the extensive experience needed to give them the highest level of service. If you find yourself disabled, and you want a tireless advocate to handle the entire maze of Social Security Administration paperwork for you, you cannot find a better attorney than Derek to have in your corner."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Founder and Principal, Cervoni Disability Law, PLLC

1998 - 2014

Counsel, Doherty, Cella & Keane, LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

Arlington County Chamber of Commerce

Member

2014 - Present

Tysons Corner Chamber of Commerce

Member

1997 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1997 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Social Security disability hearing

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Social Security disability hearing

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Education

1996

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Georgetown University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Arc of Northern Virginia Transition Series

Social Security disability and SSI benefits

2017

Arc of Northern Virginia First Fridays Futures Planning

Social Security disability and SSI benefits

2016

Kennedy Krieger Institute Supplemental Security Income benefits

2016

Insight Memory Care Dementia 101 Bootcamp Social Security disability benefits

2016

2014

INOVA Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic

Social Security disability benefits

2014

INOVA Diabetes Clinic

Social Security disability benefits

Languages

English

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