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- TURN A REMOVAL ACTION TO YOUR ADVANTAGE: HOW TO USE GETTING TERMINATED TO HELP WIN A DISABILITY RETIREMENT
- Federal Disability Retirement - Know Your Time Limit to Appeal! - Appealing an OPM Decision to the MSPB
- DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND POSTAL WORKERS: AN OVERVIEW
- Coordination of FERS Disability Benefits and Social Security Disability Benefits
Divorce, Custody, and Family Law
- Personal Expense Budget Excel Spreadsheet
- Court-Appointed Lawyers Representing Children
- Client Financial Worksheet
- Joint Statement for Marital & Non-Marital Property
- Debts and Assets Fact Sheet
Protection from Abuse and Violence
- Peace Orders and Protective Orders
- Considerations When Filing a Petition for Relief from Domestic Violence in Maryland
- Petition for a Maryland Peace Order and How if Differs from a Domestic Violence Case
Criminal Law
- Discovery Requirements in Maryland Criminal Trials
- Drinking and Driving - Automatic Suspension of your Driver's License
- Expungements
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Collections
- Collection Under the Federal Miller Act
- Collection Under the Maryland Little Miller Act
- The Bad Check Law is Back (Did you know it was missing?)
Personal Injury
Social Security Disability Insurance
- Social Security Disability Claims
- Vocational Experts Are Your Friends
- Drugs and Alcohol Burden of Proof on the Claimant
- Update on Judicial Review and Additional Evidence at the Appeals Council
- October 25, 2005 letter to Commissioner of Social Security
Long Term Disability Insurance / ERISA
- Standards of Review in ERISA Claims
- Maximize Chances of Winning Long Term Disability Claims
- LTD Victory: Independent Physican Review Without Examination Ground to Reverse Denied Claim
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Claims Procedures
- ERISA Policies and Pre-Existing Conditions
Maryland Teacher and State Disability Retirement
Employment Law
- Maryland Employees - You Get Your Vacation Time!
- What Agency Actions Are Illegal Because Of Discrimination Laws?
- Federal Employees: You Must Act To Protect Your Rights Against Discrimination
- Have You Been Discriminated Against Because You Are A Female "Caregiver"?
- Maryland Workers' Compensation 2004
Disability
- Stress Related Disabilities and Mental Illnesses
- Diabetes Disability
- Heart Disease and Disability
- Visual Impairment & Blindness
- Overview of Employee Disability Programs
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- Federal Disability Retirement (FERS and CSRS)
- Divorce, Custody, and Family Law
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- Long Term Disability Insurance / ERISA
- Maryland Teacher and State Disability Retirement
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News
- Elliott Andalman spoke at the October 22, 2008, Federal Circuit Bar Association’s legal seminar, The Equal Access to Justice Act: History, Principles and Practice
- Social Security Commissioner Releases New Agency Strategic Plan
- Attorney Daniel A. Katz to address Maryland employment law seminar
- Attorney Mary Ellen Flynn Installed as President of the Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Foundation, Inc. for 2008-2009 Term
- Attorney Elliott Andalman to speak on Long Term Disability Insurance – Federal, State, and Private Pensions Panel.
- Mary Ellen Flynn Honored as a 2008 Top 100 Woman of Maryland
- Attorney Mary Ellen Flynn installed as President of the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland
- Daniel A. Katz To Present On Wage And Hour Claims To Employment Law Conference
- Attorney Elliott Andalman Presents at a DC Bar Event
- The Firm welcomes our newest member Jana Arkoian
- Peter Casciano and Kate McDonough join the Bar Association of Baltimore City
- Andalman & Flynn is proud to announce 2 new associate attorneys
- Attorney Daniel Katz obtains $67,000 judgment for construction workers in wage and hour case for unpaid overtime wages.
- Maryland ACLU's 75th Anniversary Celebration
- Attorney Elliott Andalman published a news article for the Maryland State Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law
- Attorney Elliott Andalman assists victims of Katrina
- Non-marital Property (monetary award v. reimbursement)
- Maryland General Assembly - House Bill 265/Senate Bill 503 - Fairer Allocation of Children's Health Insurance Premiums in Child Support Calculations
- Maryland General Assembly - House Bill 422 / Senate Bill 238 – Collecting Judgments from Alimony
- Maryland General Assembly - House Bill 536 – Extended Rights to Establish Paternity (and Right to Child Support) for Special Needs Children
- Maryland General Assembly - House Bill 422 / Senate Bill 238 – Collecting Judgments from Alimony
- House Bill 314: Opening State Courthouse Doors for Claims of Employee Discrimination
- Attorney Elliott Andalman to speak at NOSSCR Spring 2007 Social Security Disability Law Conference in Baltimore, April 18-21
- Elliott Andalman, President of the Board of Governors of the ACLU of Maryland, published in the February 2, 2007 Gazette newspaper, concerning confidentiality of and access to attorneys' client-related work and records
- Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. White (2006)
- The Social Security Administration issued a Ruling, SSR 06-3p, which recognizes the importance of evidence from medical sources and others, who are not doctors (such as social workers and nurses and physical therapists), in determining Social Security benefits.
- Social Security Administration's final regulations for the new disability determination process
- Elliott Andalman appointed Co-Editor of "Trial Reporter"
- Mary Ellen Flynn to speak at the Women's Bar Association, Mongtomery County Chapter's May Luncheon
- Daniel A. Katz becomes a principal of Andalman & Flynn, P.C.
- Attorney Elliott Andalman named to Washingtonian Magazine's list of Top Lawyers in Elder Law
Case Results
- Federal Disability Retirement (FERS and CSRS)
- Client Testimonial - An Angel in Disguise
- Successful fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) application for USPS worker.
- Award of disability retirement after MSPB trial for Human Resources Specialist at DVA.
- Award of disability retirement annuity on appeal to the MSPB for EEO Counselor at the DOI.
- Successful MS application even with work at home accommodation for technical specialist at the FDA.
- Successful emotional illness application for a librarian at the Library of Congress
- Award of disability retirement annuity on reconsideration for a DVA employee.
- Award of disability retirement annuity on second application for USPS Supervisor.
- Successful back-problems and IBS application for USPS worker who resigned.
- Award of disability retirement annuity on appeal to the MSPB for cost analyst at the DOD.
- Client Testimonial - Outstanding Service by Senior Paralegal Zubaidah Haamid
- Client Testimonial - Speed, Experience, and Results
- Client Testimonial - What A Breeze
- Personal Injury
- Social Security Disability Insurance
- Appeal in Federal Court Resulted in a Win For Social Security Disability Client
- Fully Favorable Decision was issued by the Appeals Council resulting in an award of over 5 years of benefits.
- Almost $80,000 in accrued benefits for client after appeal
- We helped this client obtain the medical evidence necessary to convince the State Retirement Agency to approve her claim on initial application.
- Client with Multiple Disabilities Wins Social Security Appeal
- Disability Benefits Awarded to Client in Need
- Long Term Disability Insurance / ERISA
- Continued Success for Claimant Subject to Long Term Disability Insurance Review
- Attorney Elliott Andalman Wins Disability Appeal for Client with Multiple Sclerosis
- Disability Appeal Won for Client Suffering from Lupus
- Success on Long Term Disability Claim Improperly Filed by Employer
- Blue Cross Concedes Health Insurance Coverage for Hospitalized Client
- Successful Disability Claim for Client with Chronic Fatigue
- Employment Law
- Attorneys Andalman and Flynn Secure Justice for Sexually-Abused Housekeeper
- Injured Worker Secures Compensation with Help from Andalman & Flynn
- Successful Outcomes for Professionals in Claims Against their Employers
- $20,000 + Collected in Back Wages and Victory with Overtime Claims
- Attorney Daniel Katz obtains $67,000 judgment for construction workers in wage and hour case for unpaid overtime wages.
- Exploited Housekeeper Finally Gets Justice
- Terminated Teacher Wins EEOC Claim
Document Library
- Federal Disability Retirement (FERS and CSRS)
- TURN A REMOVAL ACTION TO YOUR ADVANTAGE: HOW TO USE GETTING TERMINATED TO HELP WIN A DISABILITY RETIREMENT
- Federal Disability Retirement - Know Your Time Limit to Appeal! - Appealing an OPM Decision to the MSPB
- DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND POSTAL WORKERS: AN OVERVIEW
- Coordination of FERS Disability Benefits and Social Security Disability Benefits
- Divorce, Custody, and Family Law
- Personal Expense Budget Excel Spreadsheet
- Court-Appointed Lawyers Representing Children
- Client Financial Worksheet
- Joint Statement for Marital & Non-Marital Property
- Debts and Assets Fact Sheet
- Protection from Abuse and Violence
- Considerations When Filing a Petition for Relief from Domestic Violence in Maryland
- Petition for a Maryland Peace Order and How if Differs from a Domestic Violence Case
- Peace Orders and Protective Orders
- Criminal Law
- Discovery Requirements in Maryland Criminal Trials
- Drinking and Driving - Automatic Suspension of your Driver's License
- Expungements
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Collections
- Collection Under the Federal Miller Act
- Collection Under the Maryland Little Miller Act
- The Bad Check Law is Back (Did you know it was missing?)
- Personal Injury
- Social Security Disability Insurance
- Social Security Disability Claims
- Vocational Experts Are Your Friends
- Drugs and Alcohol Burden of Proof on the Claimant
- Update on Judicial Review and Additional Evidence at the Appeals Council
- October 25, 2005 letter to Commissioner of Social Security
- THE 5-STEP SEQUENTIAL EVALUATION PROCESS
- SOCIAL SECURITY’S MEDICAL-VOCATIONAL GUIDELINES
- Social Security Disability Benefits & Mental and Emotional Illnesses
- How To File An Application For Social Security Disability Benefits
- SSA Adopts New Listing for Immune System Disorders
- Letter to Congress from Elliott Andalman - EAJA Fees for Social Security
- Impairments of Special Senses and Speech
- Musculoskeletal Impairments
- Social Security Administration Suspends Proposed Rule Changing Appeals Process
- Comments On Proposed Changes to Social Security Administration Regulations 2007
- Long Term Disability Insurance / ERISA
- Standards of Review in ERISA Claims
- Maximize Chances of Winning Long Term Disability Claims
- LTD Victory: Independent Physican Review Without Examination Ground to Reverse Denied Claim
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Claims Procedures
- ERISA Policies and Pre-Existing Conditions
- Discretionary Clauses in Disability and Health Insurance Policies
- COMMON LIMITATIONS ON BENEFITS IN LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES
- Maryland Teacher and State Disability Retirement
- Employment Law
- Maryland Employees - You Get Your Vacation Time!
- What Agency Actions Are Illegal Because Of Discrimination Laws?
- Federal Employees: You Must Act To Protect Your Rights Against Discrimination
- Have You Been Discriminated Against Because You Are A Female "Caregiver"?
- Maryland Workers' Compensation 2004
- Greenbelt magistrate judge awards construction workers $67K in overtime wages.
- Family-Leave Values
- Federal Workers Rights Under the FMLA
- Issues In Litigation Under the Federal and Maryland Wage and Hour Statutes
- Katz Succeeds in Enforcing Settlement Agreement
- The Law Clerk: Maryland Wage and Hour Protections or How To Have Fun Enforcing The Thirteenth Amendment
- U.S. District Court Provides Analysis of Maryland and Federal Wage Laws
- Disability
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Related Illnesses
- Stress Related Disabilities and Mental Illnesses
- Diabetes Disability
- Heart Disease and Disability
- Visual Impairment & Blindness
- Overview of Employee Disability Programs
- Disability Entitlements
- Crohns and Colitis Disease
- Vioxx Legal Claims
- Wills, Trusts, Probate & Estate
- General
Frequently Asked Questions
- Federal Disability Retirement (FERS and CSRS)
- Why should I hire Andalman & Flynn to represent me on my Federal Disability Retirement Benefits Claim?
- What does it cost for Andalman & Flynn to represent me on my Disability Retirement Claim?
- If I become disabled to perform my job, does the federal government provide for disability retirement benefits and health insurance?
- What is the definition of "disability"?
- Where do I file my application and from what date do my benefits start?
- What is the time limit for filing an application for federal disability retirement?
- How long do I have to work to be eligible for disability retirement?
- Can I go back to work and continue to receive federal disability retirement benefits?
- When will my federal disability benefit stop and, if so, can my disability benefit be reinstated?
- Can I concurrently receive federal disability retirement from the Office of Personnel Management and federal workers’ compensation benefits from the Department of Labor, Office of Workers’ Compensation?
- Divorce, Custody, and Family Law
- When does a parent's child support obligation end?
- How much child support am I entitled to on my child's behalf?
- Can I collect support if my child or the other parent lives out-of-state?
- If my child's other parent is earning less than he/she is able to, how can I still obtain a fair amount of child support?
- Can I agree to a lesser amount than the Child Support Guidelines require?
- If I didn't ask for child support when my child was born or when I first separated from the child's other parent, can I still collect child support?
- Can I change the monthly amount of child support?
- What requirements must I meet to get a divorce in Maryland?
- What is the difference between an absolute divorce and a limited divorce?
- Can I change my name back to my former name in the divorce?
- How is property divided by the court in a divorce when the parties cannot agree on the division themselves?
- Can I use property that is titled in my spouse's name alone or titled jointly if it is necessary for the children?
- Does my spouse have an interest in my property?
- Can I keep non-marital property separate from marital property?
- How does the court decide custody and visitation of children?
- What kind of custody can the court award?
- If I file for divorce, can my spouse and I still resolve our issue outside of the court?
- My divorce is uncontested, do I need a witness to attend the divorce hearing?
- How can I collect back child support?
- When do I need to think about child support?
- Who is entitled to child support?
- Protection from Abuse and Violence
- I have been abused by my spouse/live-in partner, what relief can I seek?
- How can I obtain a Protective Order?
- What is the difference between a Protective Order and a Peace Order?
- Criminal Law
- I have been charged with a crime (such as misdemeanor, felony, juvenile offense, or criminal traffic violation), what should I do?
- What is expungement?
- When can I file for expungement?
- What is the process to have criminal records expunged?
- I received a traffic ticket, what should I do?
- What can an attorney do for me if I have a traffic ticket?
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- What is Alternative Dispute Resolution or ADR?
- Do I have to participate in ADR, either before or after filing suit in court?
- Should I be represented by an attorney at or during ADR sessions or proceedings?
- I am interested in ADR, but the other side is not; what can I do?
- When should I attempt ADR to resolve my dispute?
- If ADR fails, what recourse do I have to resolve my case?
- How can an attorney assist me in selecting which type of ADR is appropriate for my case and in the ADR itself?
- Collections
- What is the difference between a small claim and large claim case?
- How long can I wait to file suit?
- If I hire an attorney to collect my account, can I request attorney’s fees?
- How much interest can I charge on my overdue accounts?
- What if I have an overdue account, but no written contract?
- I have a judgment but have not been paid, can Andalman & Flynn help?
- What can Andalman & Flynn’s attorneys do to collect my account(s) that I cannot?
- What are Andalman & Flynn’s rates for collections services?
- How do I place my overdue accounts with Andalman & Flynn for collection?
- What documents do I need to provide to place an account with Andalman & Flynn for collection?
- Once placed, how will I be updated about the status of my account(s)?
- Going to court can be expensive; what will it cost if suit is filed?
- How will I be billed for costs?
- If suit is filed on my account(s), will I have to appear in court?
- If the debtor moves out of the area or out of the state, what are my options?
- Personal Injury
- Will I have to go to Court?
- How long will it take to resolve my personal injury claim?
- How much is my case worth?
- How do I choose a doctor to evaluate and treat my injuries?
- How long should I continue to see my doctor?
- What should I do to protect my rights if I am involved in a car accident?
- Why should I “get insurance involved” if the other driver is willing to pay to fix my car?
- Who will pay my medical bills and lost wages?
- What if I am involved in a hit-and-run accident or an accident with an uninsured driver?
- What is PIP?
- Social Security Disability Insurance
- What can I do to help my Social Security Disability claim and increase my chances of success?
- What is Social Security looking for regarding my claim?
- If my claim is successful, how much will my benefit be?
- What are the eligibility requirements for applying for Social Security Disability benefits?
- Can I work and still receive Social Security Disability benefits?
- Are there other Social Security Disability benefits available in addition to the cash assistance?
- How do I contact the Social Security Administration?
- Why should I hire Andalman & Flynn to handle my Social Security Disability claim?
- How much does it cost to hire Andalman & Flynn to handle my Social Security Disability claim?
- How long does the Social Security Disability claim process take?
- Long Term Disability Insurance / ERISA
- Why should I hire Andalman & Flynn to handle my LTD claim?
- How much does it cost to hire Andalman & Flynn?
- What is the definition of “disability”?
- Where do I file my application and from what date do my benefits start?
- How long does the process take?
- How much will I get paid?
- What are my appeal rights?
- What is an “offset provision”?
- What other key provisions of my LTD policy should I know about or look for?
- Can I work and still get LTD benefits?
- Maryland Teacher and State Disability Retirement
- Why should I hire Andalman & Flynn?
- How much does it cost to hire Andalman & Flynn?
- When should I file my claim and how long will the process take?
- What is the definition of disability?
- What is the difference between ordinary and accidental disability?
- How much will I get paid?
- Where do I file my application and from what date do my benefits start?
- Can I work and still get benefits?
- Do I get to keep my medical insurance if my application is approved?
- What are my appeal rights?
- Employment Law
- Who is protected from discrimination?
- What are some examples of workplace discrimination?
- What is age discrimination?
- What is race discrimination?
- What is sex discrimination?
- Is there such a thing as discrimination because of pregnancy?
- Can I be discriminated against because of my immigration status?
- What is discrimination based on religion?
- What is disability discrimination?
- What is discrimination based on marital status?
- What is retaliation?
- I think I have been the victim of discrimination, what should I do?
- What is the Fair Labor Standards Act?
- Is every worker entitled to receive the minimum wage and overtime?
- I work over 40 hours in the workweek, but am not paid overtime. What can I do?
- I did not receive my last paycheck or my last paycheck was returned by the bank, is there anything I can do?
- I have not been paid for all the time I worked, but I do not have records of the exact hours. Can I still be paid?
- Can I make an agreement with my employer to be paid less than minimum wage or to not receive overtime?
- What if my employer promised to give me paid vacation days, but does not pay me for those days?
- What is the Family and Medical Leave Act?
- Are all employers and employees covered by the FMLA?
- For what types of events can an employee take leave under the FMLA?
- Am I required to provide my employer with my medical records when requesting leave under the FMLA?
- Is my employer entitled to make inquiries about my FMLA leave?
- Are there any local or state laws that offer protections similar to the FMLA?
Resources
- Federal Disability Retirement (FERS and CSRS)
- Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
- Social Security Administration (SSA)
- Thrift Savings Plan
- U.S. Department of Labor
- U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board
- United States Postal Service
- Divorce, Custody, and Family Law
- ABA Center for Children & The Law
- Collaborative Dispute Resolution Professionals
- Maryland Child Support Worksheets
- Maryland Commission for Women
- Maryland Office of the Attorney General
- Montgomery County Courts
- National Family Resiliency Center
- U.S. Department of State, Office of Children's Issues
- Women's Law Center of Maryland, Inc.
- Protection from Abuse and Violence
- District Court Commissioners
- Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
- Maryland Domestic Violence Resources
- Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
- Maryland Petition for Protection Court Form
- Sheriff's Office, Montgomery County, Maryland
- Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program
- Women's Law Center of Maryland, Inc.
- Criminal Law
- District Court of Maryland Arrest Fact Sheet
- District Court of Maryland Criminal Issues Fact Sheet
- District Court of Maryland Traffic Citation Fact Sheet
- Maryland Office of the Public Defender
- Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program
- Collections
- 411 locate
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act of 1996
- Links to free public records databases
- National Center for State Courts
- People Finder
- Real Property Assessement Records & Business Filings
- Superpages
- The Ultimates
- Personal Injury
- Brain Injury Association of America
- Consumer Watch Dog
- Maryland Brain Injury Association
- Spinal Cord Injury Info Pages
- TBI Guide
- Social Security Disability Insurance
- Medicaid
- National Directory of Social Security Lawyers
- NOSSCR Social Security Disability FAQs
- Social Security Administration (SSA)
- Long Term Disability Insurance / ERISA
- Maryland Teacher and State Disability Retirement
- Employment Law
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- District of Columbia Human Rights Act
- Employment Justice Center (District of Columbia)
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Fair Labor Standards Act
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Immigration Reform and Control Act
- Maryland Commission on Human Relations
- Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
- Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association
- National Employment Lawyers Association
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978
- Senior Community Service Employment Program
- The United States Department of Labor
- Workplace Fairness
- Medical Resources
- American Cancer Society
- American Diabetes Association
- American Heart Association
- American Psychological Association
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Arthritis Foundation
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Lupus Foundation of America
- National Institute of Health
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Washington Physicians Directory
- Government Agencies
- Better Business Bureau (BBB)
- District of Columbia Government
- Maryland Attorney General - Consumer Protection Division
- Social Security Administration (SSA)
- Legal Resources
- American Arbitration Association
- American Bar Association (ABA)
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
- American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)
- Bar Association of Montgomery County
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- Famous Trials
- Guide to Maryland Legal System
- Jury Duty Informational Brochure
- Maryland General Assembly
- Maryland Judiciary
- Maryland Judiciary Court Case Search
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Maryland State Law Library
- Maryland Substance Abuse Programs
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR)
- Niles' Maryland Constitutional Law
- Overview of the Maryland Juvenile Court System
- Patient Advocate Foundation
- U.S. Department of Justice
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Women's Bar Association of Maryland
- General
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