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Deanne L. Bonner Simpson
About Deanne
Biography
Deanne focuses her practice on Veteran’s Advocacy, primarily representing veterans on appeals at the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Deanne also represents veterans after they have been denied at the VA and on administrative appeal of those claims at the Board of Veterans Appeals.
Bar Admissions
Admitted to practice in Michigan, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Education
J.D., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, 2000
B.A., California State University – San Marcos, 1995
Memberships
State Bar of Michigan, National Organization of Veterans Advocates, Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, Incorporated Society of Irish-American Lawyers
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Military Law
100%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Michigan for 22 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
RCR Veterans Law, PLLC
9864 E. Grand River Ave., Ste. 110-102, Brighton, MI, 48116
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Posted by Felix Thurman, Jr. | July 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Veteran
Deanne L. Bonner Simpson has handle my case with professional care from the very first day. I must admit there has been times the Veteran Affairs was so slow responding until I was about to loose hope. Now things are back on point.
Posted by Ronald | July 11, 2012
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You want an excellent Lawyer, Hire her. Need I say more. Look at my ratings for her.
Deanne L. Bonner Simpson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Deanne puts her heart into every veteran's case. She is also an excellent public speaker who volunteers her time by serving on various committees to help veterans. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. The community of attorneys representing veterans is small and we all see each other's work. Deanne works tirelessly for veterans seeking disability compensation from the VA. She stands by her veterans fighting for them from the local VA regional office up to the highest courts in Washington."
Anne Buckley-Johnson
Military law lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Leadership Award, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
2014
Top Women Attorneys in Michigan, Hour Detroit Magazine
2014
Top Female Executives, Worldwide Publishing
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Founding Attorney, Veterans' Advocates of Michigan, PLLC
2007 - 2016
Attorney/Member, Bonner Di Salvo, PLLC
Associations
2012 - Present
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM)
2008 - Present
National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesAmicus and Litigation Committee
2008 - Present
University of Detroit Mercy Veterans Law ClinicReferral Attorney
2003 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMilitary &and Vetrans' Law Section
Incorporated Society of Irish-American Lawyers
Livingston County Bar Association
2015 - 2016
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM) (Wayne Region)President
2014 - 2015
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM) (Wayne Region)Vice President
2012 - 2014
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM) (Wayne Region)Corresponding Secretary
2012 - 2013
Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association Inns of CourtBarrister
Sample of Legal Cases
Sanchez-Navarro v. McDonald, 774 F.3d 1380 (2014)
Vacated and remanded decision of United States Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims.
Rickett v. Shinseki, USCAVC Docket No. 09-2493 (Vacated on other grounds)
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Motion to Dismiss Appeal Denied.
Education
2000
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
J.D.
1995
California State University, San Marcos
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2013
MentorJet Event at University of Detroit Mercy Law School
Law Student Mentoring
2012
MentorJet Event at University of Detroit Mercy Law School
Law Student Mentoring
2011
MentorJet Event at University of Detroit Mercy Law School
Law Student Mentoring
Publications
2000
Michigan Computer Lawyer
MODEL DIGITAL SIGNATURE ACT: The Need for Cross-Jurisdictional Continuity
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Are service members allowed to file a claim for damages suffered from command reprisal / retaliation?
30 Oct 2023
Q&A
Whats a judicial week?
01 Nov 2023
Q&A
My DD-214 under reason for discharge was written Code 277 Article C-10305 Bupers Manual and 3rd Endorsement on Report of MED ?
01 Nov 2023