PRO
Virtual Consultation Available
Social Security disability attorney with over 25 years of advocacy experience. Derek S. Cervoni is an attorney who graduated cum laude from Georgetown University and earned his law degree from Suffolk University Law School. Mr. Cervoni enjoys helping people, and is a trusted advocate. The hallmark of Mr. Cervoni’s practice is customer service. He personally works with his clients to apply for benefits, communicates with their treating physicians to obtain medical evidence, and extensively reviews and submits relevant materials to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) to achieve the best possible outcome. Mr. Cervoni has assisted hundreds of clients with mental and physical disabilities at all stages of the Social Security disability application process. He files the initial application and handles the appeals. He advocates for his clients at in-person hearings before the ALJ, presenting both written evidence and oral testimony. Mr. Cervoni has the ability to simplify a complicated process and make applying for benefits easier and less stressful for the clients he serves.
It is important to note that Mr. Cervoni does not receive a legal fee, unless the client is approved for benefits.
1
Practice Area
31 years
25%-25%
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Fax
200 Little Falls Street, Suite 507, Falls Church, VA, 22046
cervonidisabilitylaw.com
Other places you can find Derek online.
117 Client Reviews
Showing 26 - 30 of 47 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Wholeheartedly recommend
Derek Cervoni represented my son in his disability application with SSA. His thoroughness, competence, timeliness, and courtesy went beyond my expectations and he was successful in getting my son approved for disability in 4 months. He responded quickly, usually the same day, to any questions I had. ...
Posted by Dale | December 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Knowledgeable and Responsive
Attorney Cervoni helped us file a disability claim for our disabled son and guided us effectively every step of the way. There is a lot of paperwork involved but he helped us sort through all the documents and navigate smoothly through this system, which was totally unfamiliar to us. He also antici...
Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Disability
Mr. Cervoni helped me get disability benefits in less than a year and am very satisfied!!
Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Excellent Support for Complex Disability Case
Derek Cervoni helped me win my complex disability case with great care and skill. After several years of denials, he took over my final appeal, explained the steps, and worked with me to make each submission complete. Nothing slipped through the cracks and he used whatever my doctors provided to ma...
Posted by William | June 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Great Professional Expierience
We consulted Mr Cervoni after our SSI claim was denied, and we were not successful with our appeal. Mr Cervoni helped us understand the benefits application process, and guided us through a successful SSA Hearing date, where we were successful in getting a Disability ruling from the court. Derek Cerv...
"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."
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!"
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."
"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."
"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."
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Contracts and agreements lawyer
2014 - Present
Founder and Principal, Cervoni Disability Law, PLLC
1998 - 2014
Counsel, Doherty, Cella & Keane, LLP
2015 - Present
Arlington County Chamber of CommerceMember
2014 - Present
Tysons Corner Chamber of CommerceMember
1997 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1997 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
Award
Award
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BS - Bachelor of Science
2017
Social Security disability and SSI benefits
2017
Social Security disability and SSI benefits
2016
2016
2016
2014
Social Security disability benefits
2014
Social Security disability benefits
English