Kenneth Lewis LaVan

Kenneth Lewis LaVan

also known as Kenneth L. LaVan

3.2
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 28 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Plantation, FL
Practice Areas: Social Security, Government, Insurance

7076 West Broward Blvd., Suite D, Plantation, FL

About Kenneth

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 60%

Our firm helps disabled individuals secure Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. We help you navigate through this complex process and appeal any denials. If necessary, we will argue your case in front of an administrative law judge and, if warranted take your claim all the way to the Federal District court.

17 years

60%
Government 20%

Veterans who have served our country should be treated with honor and respect. If you believe you have a service-connected physical or psychological injury we can help you secure Veterans' Compensation. Whether you are starting an application for compensation, seeking an increased rating, or appealing a denied request, we can increase your chances of approval.

20%
Insurance 20%

Private insurance agencies make money through your monthly payments, not through payouts, and it is in their best interest to delay claims, deny claims, or offer minimal support — making the filing process confusing. We know the system well and are very familiar with the tricks, loopholes, and red tape that the insurance companies depend upon for their profits — let us help you file a successful application or make a successful appeal. Protect yourself by seeking legal counsel immediately

17 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

20%-25%


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 16 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2009

Active Member in Good Standing

Licensed in Florida for 20 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2005

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014

Licensed in New York for 28 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Currently Registered

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Location

LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A.

7076 West Broward Blvd., Suite D, Plantation, FL, 33317

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Kenneth Lewis LaVan's Reviews

Posted by anonymous | January 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Disapointed

I signed up with them for help at first they were helpful but then never hearx from them even when i won my case.or had questions for them.2times assigned someone different.i think i could have done this alone.now i get letter i still owe them that it wasnt taken out of check.lets see if i can contac...t them.

Posted by Edward | November 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

They Never Left My Corner.

My case has been ongoing since 2010. I was finally granted a higher VA rating for my injuries in 2018 after years of appeals back and forth. I saw some negative reviews so I felt compelled to now defend them. I owe Ken and his team a debt of gratitude for all the help they've given me. The least that... I could do was to mention the great work that his team has done for my case. I can easily recommend Lavan & Neidenberg Law Firm to anyone who needs someone in their corner to guide them through the VA disability process.

Posted by kirk | June 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Helping Veteran ? Must Read

Lavan & Neidenberg Law Firm will hold on to your entitlement percentage EVEN when they have withdrawn their claim to pursue the Case...... 2014 the Law Firm of Lavan & Neidenber accepted my case for service connected PTSD and Lower back injury. They told me how the would get the judgment on my c...ase. Less then a month or so, they send back my file with my documents. I then was told I did not have enough evidence and they were withdrawing their representation. 2018 After Two other Power of Attorneys representation, Lavan & Neidenber law Firm after years without contact or notification "They Made An Inquiry In to My CASE"!!!!! Without my knowledge and permitting. They denied the documented inquiry. The Law Firm sent their Representative Donnel Beckles In a face to face meeting Mr. Beckles Told me not only did they not have any work hours on my case but they will give me a documents stating withdrawal from representation But Not Entitlement!!!! They would do no work but want to be Payed a percentage. When I visited Mr. Beckles on May 5 He gave me another story that they have no interest in entitlement OR FEES and gave me another document. This document was not only date this year 2017 IT WAS FOR FUTURE ENTITLEMENT!! NOT CURRENT OR PAST!!!! Now they refuse to Call or Talk to me.

Posted by anonymous | June 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Can not reach anyone from the firm

I have been trying to reach this offer to request they return a check sent to them from the VA in which I believe to be an error. I have notified the VA of the mistake and i am hoping the office will do the right thing. The attorney office withdrew from my case in 2015 with out proper notice or caus...e. I had to seek other representation however they were sent a check for $57,000 out of my veterans benefits that they did not work for. This office incurred no fees what so ever with my case as they they do open the case it was already open before I sought their help with my VA claim. I have never been able to reach people at the office and I am requesting they return the payment. AS of today, I still cant reach anyone at this office.

Posted by Carl | August 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent service & Speedy results!!!

I spoke Att Lavan in Feb. I had already sent him all my info. He said we'll take care of you!! A week or so later I got a later from an adjudicator.the contact he put me in touch with told me exactly what needed to do. To shorten and go straight to a satisfactory conclusion, I received. My DDSI awar...d in April. So grateful to Kenneth Lewis Lavan!!!! Now can I get a referral for a bankruptcy attorney plz!@@

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Kenneth Lewis LaVan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Layden

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"While I have worked more closely with his partner Adam Neidenberg, Kenneth is also great to work for. I have been an associate with the firm for two years and look forward to many more."

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Lawrence Disparti

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Ken LaVan. I have known Ken and his firm for the last few years. I can say without question, he is one of the most caring, compassionate, and skilled lawyers I have met. This is all evident from the top down in his office. His staff and attorneys are top notch, and fight hard for their clients. Bottom line, Ken wins, and does so with a client comes first approach."

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Adam Neidenberg

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Ken LaVan for over 10 years and he has excelled at both Veterans' disability and Social Security disability. He is one of the most respected SSA and VA practitioners in the US and has provided consulting services to several of the largest disability attorneys in the country. Ken has a great team that works for him and you will receive the service that you deserve."

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Kenneth Hardison

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ken LaVan is a hard working ,caring and highly intelligent lawyer. He fights tirelessly to protect the rights of his clients. You cant go wrong hiring Ken!!"

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Chad Brown

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ken LaVan runs one of the best Social Security disability law firms in the country. His firm has a perfect balance between size and professionalism. Many large firms are simply mills where the lawyers are merely concerned with numbers - not clients. Ken's firm has maintained a commitment to practicing ethically and is the gold standard for large Social Security disability law practices in the United States. Do not be misled by a few complaints. All firms have a few clients that are not happy. I am sure you know a few people that are never happy as well. Ken's firm successfully represents 1000s of disability clients each year. His attorneys and staff are highly trained and specialized giving clients the best representation at each step of the process. His firm has helped thousands of people in the past. I gladly endorse him and his firm to help with your Social Security or VA disability case."

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Steven Schwartzapfel

Unknown lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Other

"I highly recommend Kenneth Lavan. He genuinely cares about his clients. He is highly credentialed and well qualified. Without hesitation, I would let Ken represent me, my family and or my friends."

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Christopher Davis

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Murphy

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Friend

"I recently got to know Ken at a legal group conference. This allowed me to see how well he knows the law and passionately represents his clients and their disability claims. I highly recommend him as an attorney."

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Lawrence Disparti

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Adam Neidenberg

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Steven Schwartzapfel

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Reciprocal - Discipline issued in NY, 2015

updated on 07/07/2016

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in New York.

Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2014

updated on 06/30/2015

Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Kenneth’s comment:

“What the reprimand does not include is that my managing attorney communicated with our client for 3 months prior to withdrawing from the case informing her that she did not have a valid claim for disability and although we were not going to attend her hearing and could not find another attorney to represent her, we would continue to request her medical records for her free of charge, waiving the cost of her records that we even paid for. Two weeks before the hearing we withdrew as stated.”

Honors

2015

Clients' Choice, Avvo

N/A

Law Review, Hofstra University School of Law

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Co-Founder, LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A.

Associations

United States Court of Veterans Appeals for Veterans Claims

National Organization for Veterans’ Advocates (NOVA)

National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR)

Sample of Legal Cases

SSDI & SSI Client

$26,128 in retroactive benefits and ongoing monthly benefits of $1,475

Veteran exposed to herbicide awarded VA disability benefits

$15,211.50 in retroactive benefits and ongoing monthly benefits of $631

Another SSDI success

$21.339 in retroactive benefits and ongoing monthly benefits of $1,663

Client wins disability benefits for major depressive and anxiety disorders

$16,946.70 in retroactive benefits and ongoing monthly benefits of $1,503

Veteran wins disability benefits claim for TBI

$34,205.20 in retroactive benefits and ongoing monthly benefits of $727

Disability case won in 4 months!

$22,689 in retroactive benefits and ongoing monthly benefits of $1,543

Peripheral neuropathy from military service wins veteran's disability case

$198,373.25 in retroactive benefits and ongoing monthly benefits of $2,769

Social Security Disability Benefits claim

$24,476 in retroactive benefits and ongoing monthly benefits of $1,766

Disability Widows Insurance Benefits claim denied- we appealed and won!

$19,258 in retroactive benefits and ongoing monthly benefits of $1,154

Environmental exposures grant veteran disability benefits for skin condition

$6,954 in retroactive benefits and ongoing monthly benefits of $1,009

Another SSDI/SSI claim resolved!

$26,529 in retroactive benefits and ongoing monthly benefits of $1,304

Client wins appeal and right to retroactive SSDI/SSI benefits

$31,926 in retroactive benefits and ongoing monthly benefits of $779

We fought for retroactive benefits - and won!

$19,762.50 in retroactive benefits and ongoing monthly benefits of $531

2 SSDI denials until we helped them win

$90,311 in retroactive benefits and ongoing monthly benefits of $1,081

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Education

1996

Hofstra University School of Law

Jurist Doctorate

1991

George Washington University

Bachelors of Accountancy

Speaking Engagements

2015

PILMMA Super Summit

How to Create a Great Law Firm

2015

National Trial Lawyers

Maximizing Your Staff's Productivity While Maintaining Great Client Service and Performance

2015

Case Ghost / PILMMA Event

A-Z Law Practice Management Blueprint

2014

PILMMA Super Summit

Tracking and Converting Leads to Clients

2014

PILMMA Social Security Boot Camp

How to Select Your Clients

2013

National Organization of Veterans Advocates

How To Set Up Your Company's Structure

2012

2010

IBM Midmarket Influencer Forum EZ Claim

2008

National Organization of Veterans Advocates Conference

The Basics of Veterans Law

2008

National Organization for Veterans Advocates

Veterans Disability

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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