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!
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.
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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.
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Cliff also handles VA disability claims, and is registered with the VA as an authorized representative of veterans seeking VA benefits.
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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.
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!
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Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2012
Very considerate and knowledgeable
I appreciate your generosity and help with my mothers disability case. Thank you.
Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2011
ss dissabilaty payment time table
knew what i was talking about with very little info ...very knowledgeable
Posted by anonymous | November 9, 2018
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Don't Hire Clifford Farrell
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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Social Security & Disability Attorney | Jul 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Cliff is an excellent subject matter expert in Social Security Disability. He has many years of experience in representing claimants at all stages of appeal. I would recommend this lawyer without hesitation."
Social Security & Disability Attorney | Jan 03
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."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 21
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."
Unknown Attorney | Feb 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Social Security & Disability Attorney | Aug 16
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."
Social Security & Disability Attorney | Feb 04
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."
Social Security & Disability Attorney | Jan 19
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"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."