Falen LaPonzina | Washington, DC Veterans' Affairs Lawyer
Falen M. LaPonzina 
Military & Veterans Appeals, Veterans' Affairs, Social Security, Federal Appellate Practice, Contract, Divorce & Family Law
- Law Office: ADVOCATE Nonprofit Organization
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- Law School: Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University, J.D. 2009
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 13 years
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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.
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Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founding Attorney | ADVOCATE Nonprofit Organization | Nationwide | 01/2016-Present |
| Principal Attorney | Laponzina Law, P.C. | Washington, D.C. | 10/2010-Present |
| State Investigator | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation | Orlando, Florida | 2005-2006 |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University | J.D. | Law School | 2009 |
| University of Central Florida | B.A. | Pre Law | 2005 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit | 2022 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims | 2016 |
| U.S. District Court for District of Columbia | 2012 |
| U.S. District Court for State of Maryland | 2012 |
| District of Columbia | 2011 |
| Maryland | 2010 |
Associations
- Benevole, Inc., 2011-Present Compliance Chair and Board Member
Chesapeake and Potomac Softball League, 2010–2012 Coach and Board Member
Maryland State Bar Association, Attorney Member
Dale Carnegie’s Effective Communication & Human Relations 12 Week Course, 2009 Graduate
Accredited with the Department of Veteran Affairs
Federal Bar
Honors & Awards
- Chesapeake and Potomac Softball League: Recognition of Service to League Award
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Publications
- Welcome to Airport Security. A "Wizard" Will Be With You Shortly to Engage in Racial Profiling and Violate Your Privacy.
Office Hours
| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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Falen is the founding attorney of ADVOCATE, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, that provides pro bono legal representation to disabled Veterans seeking to service connect disabilities, increase ratings, pursue earlier effective dates, and appeal educational benefits and pension denials at the VA, US CAVC, and Federal Circuit.
Fee: ADVOCATE does not charge fees to Veterans or their families Legal representation is done on a pro bono basis.
Service Type: Private
Language: English
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