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Clifford Michael Farrell

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Clifford Michael Farrell
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About Clifford

Cliff handles Social Security, SSI and VA disability claims throughout the US. Call for help!!

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In 1991 the partners, Dan Manring and Cliff Farrell, got together to open Manring & Farrell.  Since that time Cliff  has  practiced in two primary areas - representing people trying to get SSI and Social Security disability benefits, and representing veterans trying to get VA disability benefits for service connected and non-service connected disabilities and medical issues.

 

Cliff has represented Social Security and SSI clients for more than 29 years.  Cases are handled before Social Security and at all levels of the federal Court appeals system.  Cliff teaches continuing legal education courses on Social Security for other lawyers and is on the Board of Trustees for NOSSCR, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives.

 

Cliff also handles VA disability claims, and is registered with the VA as an authorized representative of veterans seeking VA benefits.

 

Cliff has had several cases of significance in federal Courts, including most recently Cole v. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, in the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, serving states including Ohio.

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Practice areas

Personal injuryMilitary lawSocial security
  1. Social security: 94%

    SSD, SSI, administrative hearings and Court appeals for clients; Court appeals for other lawyers

    38 years

  2. Military law: 5%

    Compensation (service connected) claims, pension (non service connected) claims, Individual Unemployability

    14 years

  3. Personal injury: 1%

    now refer cases to other lawyers

    30 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

167 North High Street
P. O. Box 15037
Columbus, OH, 43215-0037

Website
http://www.manringfarrell-socialsecuritylaw.com 

    12 E. Warren Street
    Lebanon, OH, 45036

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    PAActive198305/08/2021
    OHActive198204/18/2021
    VAAuthorized to Practice Law196903/29/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers2698
    Legal guides16
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Named Ohio Super Lawyer - Social SecurityWest Super Lawyers2017
    Named Ohio Super Lawyer - Social SecurityWest Super Lawyers2016
    Named Ohio Super Lawyer - Social SecurityWest Super Lawyers2015
    Named Ohio Super Lawyer - Social SecurityWest Super Lawyers2014
    Named Ohio Super Lawyer - Social SecurityWest Super Lawyers2013
    AV ratingMartindale-Hubbell1997
    Superb RatingAVVON/A
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PartnerManring & Farrell1991 - Present
    OwnerLaw Offices of Clifford M. Farrell1989 - 1991
    PartnerFarrell & Golian1988 - 1989
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR)Board of Directors2010 - Present
    National Board of Trial Advocacy, Division of the National Board of Legal Specialty CertificationSocial Security Advisory Committee Member2009 - Present
    National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR)Member1984 - Present
    Ohio Association for Justice (OAJ)Member1984 - Present
    Columbus Bar AssociationMember1984 - Present
    Ohio State Bar AssociationMember1984 - Present
    American Bar AssociationMember1984 - Present
    Central Ohio Association for Justice (formerly Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association)Member1984 - Present
    American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America)Member1984 - Present
    Ohio Association for Justice (OAJ)Chair - Social Security Section2000 - 2002
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Franklin County Trial Lawyers Quarterly CommentSocial Security Disability Some Basics2003
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Capital UniversityJD - Juris Doctor1982
    Moravian CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1978
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Continuing Legal EducationHandling a Social Security Disability Case2012
    Continuing Legal Education6th Circuit Update & Seminar2012
    NOSSCR Disability ProgramFederal Court Appeals, Step By Step2012
    NOSSCR Disability ProgramSixth Circuit Case Law Update, NOSSCR2012
    Public Benefits Law: A PrimerVeterans' Benefits2012
    Continuing Legal EducationAttacking the Social Security Consultative Examination2007
    Continuing Legal EducationSocial Security and Workers' Compensation Offset Issues2006
    NOSSCR Disability ProgramMaximizing Benefits for clients who receive Social Security and Workers' Compensation2006
    NOSSCR Disability ProgramEthics for the Social Security Practitioner2006
    Continuing Legal EducationCurrent Issues Affecting Social Security Disability2006
    Continuing Legal EducationHow to Prepare for and Succeed , Social Security Disability Hearing in Ohio2005
    Continuing Legal EducationHandling a Social Security Disability Case in Ohio2001
    Continuing Legal EducationSocial Security Fundamentals2001
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Cole v. Astrue, Commissioner of Social SecurityFavorable to client - remanded for new hearing
    Grable v. Commissioner of Social SecurityFavorable to client - remanded for new hearing

    Reviews

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    Review Clifford Farrell

    Amazing Customer Care

    Posted by

    I called today about possibly changing my representation from a different law firm. It turns out it would not be advantageous for me to do so at this point in time. However, I was able to speak with one of the attorneys immediately and he offered suggestions and information that made me feel much more confident in my ability to advocate for myself. I was extremely impressed with Clifford Michael Farrell and wish I had chosen this firm first!

    Very considerate and knowledgeable

    Posted by

    I appreciate your generosity and help with my mothers disability case. Thank you.

    ss dissabilaty payment time table

    Posted by

    knew what i was talking about with very little info ...very knowledgeable

    Don't Hire Clifford Farrell

    Posted by

    What an incompetent attorney. He did a terrible job representing me, then after the case was lost dropped me saying he sympathized with the judge's decsion. Why did he even take my case if he didn't believe in it and wasn't going to do his best? He was never available on the telephone, wouldn't call back after I'd left severeal messages, the best I could ever get was to speak with an assistant. The day of the hearing he didn't even show up, instead sent an assistant Sharon who had absolutely no familiarity with my case, no preparation and who told me beforehand, quote: "I always go into these things thinking I'm going to lose." That's power of positive thinking for you. She was next to useless in the hearing, not making any objections to the state-hired drone on the other side.
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    Attorney endorsements

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    Steven Perrigo, Social security Attorney on Apr 6, 2020
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer based on his knowledgeable Social Security responses on Avvo.

    Vance Davis, Social security Attorney on Jan 3, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Farrell is a highly experienced lawyer as is reflected both in his superb Avvo rating and his many fine contributions to the Avvo Q&A forum. Any client lucky enough to have Mr. Farrell on the case is in very good hands.

    Aaron Fields

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Military law Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Hovanes Margarian, Military law Attorney on Jul 9, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 25, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse Clifford. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

    Sean Cleary, Military law Attorney on May 20, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

    John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation.

    Daniel Tam

    I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community.

    Lee Thompson, Social security Attorney on Aug 16, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. I know Mr. Farrell by reputation. I do some social security but not to the extent he does. However, by reading his answer here, not only does he provide a service to those asking questions, he is a benefit to other attorneys that follow what he writes.

    Stuart Gilgannon, Social security Attorney on Jun 28, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Matthew Simon, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 12, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Farrell consistently provides insightful and helpful advice. His knowledge and diligence are clearly evident. I endorse him without reservation.

    Alicia James, Social security Attorney on Mar 6, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Farrell is very knowledgeable. An asset to the Avvo community.

    Andrew Norfleet, Social security Attorney on Feb 25, 2013
    Relationship: Other

    Based on the thoughful and helpful answers that I have read from Mr. Farrell in the area of Social Security Disability, I endorse this attorney.

    David Pittman

    I endorse his lawyer. This lawyer has a superior knowledge of the law and any client would benefit from having his representation.

    Timothy Klob, Social security Attorney on Feb 4, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Attorney Farrell sets the example for other lawyers by sharing his time and expertise in providing answers to questions from the general public in his core competency areas of Social Security, military law, and Veterans benefits. The guidance he provides is consistently on time and an on target, and for these reasons, I endorse Cliff in his work without reservation.

    Andrew Clifford, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 19, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Farrell's experience speaks for itself. He's highly qualified to assist you. I endorse his work.

    Robert Shaw, Social security Attorney on Jan 19, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    With praise from clients and lawyers for his work and professionalism, Mr. Farrell's profile on Avvo is impressive. I would encourage those who need legal assistance with social security related issues in OH to contact Clifford Farrell and speak to him about how he can help.

    Kenneth LaBore, Social security Attorney on Jan 1, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Farrell is a very well versed Social Security attorney

    Kristine Karila, Social security Attorney on Jan 1, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Farrell provides excellent answers on Avvo.com. He is clearly very knowledgeable.

    Cost

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      20%-25%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check