Falen LaPonzina | Washington, DC Veterans' Affairs Lawyer

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About Falen

ADVOCATE is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides free legal representation to disabled U.S. Veterans. We fight to win maximum benefits for the Veteran's total disability claim, from the earliest possible effective date. Founded by Falen M. LaPonzina, a civil litigator passionate about Veteran Advocacy, ADVOCATE is now a team of experienced litigators and medical professionals, dedicated to lending their expertise to Veterans.

ADVOCATE attorneys are skilled in appellate advocacy, have extensive knowledge of Veteran disability law, and are passionate about supporting our nations' Veterans. We are equipped to handle appeals at any Regional Office (RO), the Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA), the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (US CAVC), and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (US CAFC).

ADVOCATE is headquartered in Washington, D.C., but can represent Veterans located anywhere in the country.

ADVOCATE does not charge fees to Veterans or their families Legal representation is done on a pro bono basis.

Experience

Founding Attorney

ADVOCATE Nonprofit Organization

01/2016-Present

Nationwide

Principal Attorney

Laponzina Law, P.C.

10/2010-Present

Washington, D.C.

State Investigator

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

2005-2006

Orlando, Florida

Admission

Verified U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

2022

Verified U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

2016

Verified U.S. District Court for District of Columbia

2012

Verified U.S. District Court for State of Maryland

2012

Verified District of Columbia

2011

Verified Maryland

2010

Education

University of Central Florida

B.A. (Pre Law)

2005

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Benevole, Inc., Compliance Chair and Board Member
    2011-Present
  • Chesapeake and Potomac Softball League, – Coach and Board Member
    2010 / 2012
  • Maryland State Bar Association, Attorney Member
  • Dale Carnegie’s Effective Communication & Human Relations 12 Week Course, Graduate
    2009
  • Accredited with the Department of Veteran Affairs
  • Federal Bar
Honors / Awards
  • Chesapeake and Potomac Softball League: Recognition of Service to League Award

Notable Work

Publications

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Founded 2016

ADVOCATE Nonprofit Organization Highlights

Military & Veterans Appeals, Veterans' Affairs, Social Security, Federal Appellate Practice, Contract, Divorce & Family Law

Firm Size: 1
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English