Marc Vahan Kalagian

Marc Vahan Kalagian

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 35 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Fullerton, CA
Practice Areas: Social Security

1440 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 900, Fullerton, CA

About Marc

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Social Security & Disability 100%

Our experienced attorneys handle thousands of claims every year. Chances are excellent that we have handled a claim or situation similar to yours. In addition, because our practice is focused exclusively on Social Security disability claims, our SSDI and SSI lawyers are on top of the latest developments in the law and the legal process.

36 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-25%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 34 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Marc Vahan Kalagian

1440 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 900, Fullerton, CA, 92835

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5.0 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by David | May 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security

Social Security Lawyer

Marc was awesome. Every time I had a question or a concern he was always happy to assist. He is up to date with all the rules and law's concerning social security. The day we went to court he was very professional and that calmed me down. I will definitely recommend him to friends and family.

Posted by Nancy | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Client

Marc went above and beyond with my case. My previous attorney did nothing for 4 years. I transfered my case to Marc and he was amazing with court hearings, follow up and being in constant contact with me and social security office. We won our case with full benefits.

Posted by Joan | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent work

I hired Marc Kalagian for my Social Security case. He was prepared for my hearing, very familiar with my unique job, its requirements and my inability to no longer perform it. During the hearing he brought up circumstances that even impressed the judge. He won my case! I would not have been able to d...o this without him.

Posted by Lynne | November 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Best Attorney

I feel very fortunate to have hired Marc to represent me. In my situation, my case was approved and unfortunately pulled back for further review. Marc was there to answer any questions I had and always kept me updated. It was very reassuring to know that I had such an experienced and professional law...yer durinf this difficult and lengthy process. My case was finally approved. I would recommend Marc to anyone who needs a great attorney.

Posted by Carla | May 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

MOST EXCELLENT PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICE

I WAS DENIED TWICE BY THE SSA AND WAS REFERRED TO MR. KALAGIAN IN 2014 TO ASSIST WITH MY 2ND APPEAL. I WAS IMMEDIATELY AT EASE WITH MR. KALAGIAN, AS THERE WAS NO STRESS OR CONFUSION ABOUT WHAT WOULD TRANSPIRE GOING FORWARD. MR. KALAGIAN SPENT OVER 2 HOURS WITH ME ON OUR FIRST VISIT. IMMEDIATELY THERE...AFTER, I WAS NOTIFIED EACH AND EVERY SINGLE TIME HE WAS REQUESTING MEDICAL DOCUMENTS OR UPDATING MY CASE FILE. WE DID NOT NEED TO SPEAK ON THESE MATTERS AS THE MANNER IN WHICH HE CONDUCTED HIMSELF AS A PERSON, A LAWYER, AND AN ADVOCATE HAD MY MIND AT EASE; TOTAL TRUST, AND NEVER ONCE DID I DOUBT MY DECISION TO CHOOSE HIM TO REPRESENT ME. MR. KALAGIAN BUILT MY CASE BY CONTINUALLY REQUESTING UPDATED REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR FORMS TO BE COMPLETED BY MY PHYSICIANS. NEVER ONCE DID HE EXPRESS ANY FRUSTRATION OR NEGATIVE COMMENTS ABOUT THE PROCESS. HE REMAINED UPBEAT, POSITIVE, AND ALWAYS ENCOURAGING. ON OUR SECOND FACT-TO-FACE, IN 2016, WHICH WAS PRIOR TO MY HEARING, HE WAS CLEAR AS TO MY ROLE IN THE HEARING AND HIS SPIRIT CALMED ANY CONCERNS I MAY HAVE HAD ABOUT MY HEARING. WHEN I LEFT THAT MEETING, I WAS AT PEACE. I FELT THAT I WAS IN THE BEST LEGAL HANDS POSSIBLE TO ASSIST WITH MY APPEAL. ON THE DAY OF MY HEARING, MR. KALAGIAN WAS IN GREAT SPIRITS AND MADE ME FEEL RELAXED AND ANXIETY FREE. (THIS IN AND OF ITSELF WAS A GREAT FEAT TO ACCOMPLISH.) DURING THE HEARING, MR. KALAGIAN WAS THE CONSUMATE LEGAL PROFESSIONAL. THERE WERE NO SURPRISES AND HIS DEMEANOR KEPT ME FOCUSED AND ON POINT. HIS COMMUNCIATION WAS CLEAR, CONCISE, AND ALWAYS POSITIVE. SUFFICE TO SAY I WON MY APPEAL THANKS TO THE ASSISTANCE AND REPRESENTATION OF MR. KALAGIAN. HE PROMISED NOTHING AND DELIVERED EVERYTHING!!! NO MISLEADING COMMUNICATION WAS UTTERED. YOU DON'T NEED TO CONSTANTLY MEET WITH HIM TO KNOW THAT HE IS CONSTANTLY WORKING ON YOUR BEHALF. YOU DON'T NEED TO REMIND HIM OF WHO YOU ARE. HE IS ON TOP OF YOUR CASE FROM DAY ONE. THIS IS THE KIND OF ATTORNEY YOU WANT REPRESENTING YOU IN AN SSA APPEAL HEARING; HONEST, FORTHRIGHT, AND ETHICAL. I KNOW THAT WITHOUT THE SERVICES OF MR. KALAGIAN I WOULD NOT HAVE HAVE BEEN GRANTED A FAVORABLE DECISION, NOT BECAUSE HE IS AN ATTORNEY, THAT DOES HELP, BUT BECAUSE HE TRULY DOES CARE AND IT SHOWS BY HIS ACTIONS, ACTIONS IN AND OUT OF THE HEARING. I FELT THAT THE JUDGE ALSO RESPECTED MR. KALAGIAN AS AN ATTORNEY AND MYSELF BY ASSOCIATION. THIS, AS MR. KALAGIAN STAYED ON POINT AND DIDN'T BELABOR THE ISSUES. HE ADDRESSED WHAT NEEDED TO BE STATED AND THEN MOVED ON. HE KEPT ME ON MY TOES WITH HIS QUESTIONS AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, KEPT ME CALM. IF I A CIRCUMSTANCE ARISES WITH RESPECT TO SOMEONE I KNOW WHO HAD NEED OF AN ATTORNEY FOR AN SSA APPEAL, I WOULD RECOMMEND AND REFER ONLY ONE ATTORNEY, MR. KALAGIAN. I RESPECT HIM AND THE WORK THAT HE DOES FOR THE GREATER GOOD OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE UNABLE TO ENGAGE IN SUBSTANTIAL GAINFUL ACTIVITY. MR. KALAGIAN IS THE ATTORNEY THAT YOU WANT, I CAN GUARANTEE IT. ALL THE BEST TO ALL FUTURE CLIENTS OF MR. KALAGIAN.

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Laura Krank

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kalagian and the attorneys at his firm are the best in the field of Social Security. He treats his clients with respect and consideration. He does not abandon his clients if they are denied by Social Security. He stays on the case an appeals to the Federal Court and many, many times gets the ALJ's decision reversed and sent back for a new hearing."

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Jerry Persky

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Young Cho

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very good lawyer."

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Kenton Koszdin

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marc has obtained great results on the federal appeals cases that i have referred to him."

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Lawrence Rohlfing

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Derek Devermont

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is hard working and very bright. Clearly one of the most well known and respected lawyers in the field. Admired by judges and attorneys alike. If would be very happy to have marc kalagian handling my case. One of the best out there."

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Laura Krank

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Lawrence Rohlfing

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Derek Devermont

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

1983 - 1987

Regional Representative, U.S. Senator Harry M. Reid

Associations

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Sustaining Member and Ninth Circuit Representative

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Social Security Section

Past Chairman

Education

1990

Whittier Coll SOL

Juris Doctor

1982

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Harbor Area Chapter Meeting

Current Trends In Social Security Disability

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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