Clifford Farrell - Lawyer in Columbus, OH

Clifford Michael Farrell

Social Security & Disability Attorney at Columbus, OH

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Practice areas

Social Security & Disability

94%

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

40 years
Military law

5%

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

16 years
Personal injury

1%

now refer cases to other lawyers

32 years

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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Licensed for 40 years

State PA

Status Active

Acquired 1983

Updated 12/04/2022

State OH

Status Active

Acquired 1982

Updated 11/11/2022

State VA

Status Active

Acquired N/A

Updated 12/27/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Clifford Michael Farrell

(614) 389-9459 Office

167 North High Street

P. O. Box 15037

Columbus, OH, 43215-0037

manringfarrell-socialsecuritylaw.com

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Clifford Michael Farrell

(614) 389-9459 Office

12 E. Warren Street

Lebanon, OH, 45036

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4.0 / 5.0

4 customer reviews

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25%

Posted by Domenique | July 24, 2015

Amazing Customer Care

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

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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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Partner
Manring & Farrell
1991 - Present

Owner
Law Offices of Clifford M. Farrell
1989 - 1991

Partner
Farrell & Golian
1988 - 1989

Education

Capital University
JD - Juris Doctor
1982

Moravian College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1978

Legal Cases

Cole v. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security
Favorable to client - remanded for new hearing

Grable v. Commissioner of Social Security
Favorable to client - remanded for new hearing

Associations

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR)
Board of Directors
2010 - Present

National Board of Trial Advocacy, Division of the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
Social Security Advisory Committee Member
2009 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR)
Member
1984 - Present

Ohio Association for Justice (OAJ)
Member
1984 - Present

Columbus Bar Association
Member
1984 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association
Member
1984 - Present

American Bar Association
Member
1984 - Present

Central Ohio Association for Justice (formerly Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association)
Member
1984 - Present

American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
Member
1984 - Present

Ohio Association for Justice (OAJ)
Chair - Social Security Section
2000 - 2002

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Languages Spoken

English

Awards

Named Ohio Super Lawyer - Social Security
West Super Lawyers
2017

Named Ohio Super Lawyer - Social Security
West Super Lawyers
2016

Named Ohio Super Lawyer - Social Security
West Super Lawyers
2015

Named Ohio Super Lawyer - Social Security
West Super Lawyers
2014

Named Ohio Super Lawyer - Social Security
West Super Lawyers
2013

AV rating
Martindale-Hubbell
1997

Superb Rating
AVVO
N/A

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Publications

Franklin County Trial Lawyers Quarterly Comment
Social Security Disability Some Basics
2003

Speaking Engagements

Continuing Legal Education
Handling a Social Security Disability Case
2012

Continuing Legal Education
6th Circuit Update & Seminar
2012

NOSSCR Disability Program
Federal Court Appeals, Step By Step
2012

NOSSCR Disability Program
Sixth Circuit Case Law Update, NOSSCR
2012

Public Benefits Law: A Primer
Veterans' Benefits
2012

Continuing Legal Education
Attacking the Social Security Consultative Examination
2007

Continuing Legal Education
Social Security and Workers' Compensation Offset Issues
2006

NOSSCR Disability Program
Maximizing Benefits for clients who receive Social Security and Workers' Compensation
2006

NOSSCR Disability Program
Ethics for the Social Security Practitioner
2006

Continuing Legal Education
Current Issues Affecting Social Security Disability
2006

Continuing Legal Education
How to Prepare for and Succeed , Social Security Disability Hearing in Ohio
2005

Continuing Legal Education
Handling a Social Security Disability Case in Ohio
2001

Continuing Legal Education
Social Security Fundamentals
2001

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Attorney endorsements

Received (36)

Given (6)

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Michael Rake

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."

Steven Perrigo

Social Security & Disability Attorney | Apr 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Vance Davis

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."

Aaron Fields

Unknown Attorney | Jan 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Military law Attorney | Sep 28
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Hovanes Margarian

Military law Attorney | Jul 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Michael Waddington

Personal injury Attorney | May 25
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 | May 20
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 | 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."

Daniel Tam

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."

Lee Thompson

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."

Stuart Gilgannon

Social Security & Disability Attorney | Jun 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Matthew Simon

Personal injury Attorney | Apr 12
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 & Disability Attorney | Mar 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Andrew Norfleet

Social Security & Disability Attorney | Feb 25
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

Unknown Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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 & 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."

Andrew Clifford

Personal injury Attorney | Jan 19
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 & Disability Attorney | Jan 19
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."