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Kenneth Lewis LaVan
Kenneth Lewis LaVan
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Bar #16702(FL)     License for 19 years; Member in Good Standing
Plantation FL

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  Hired attorney , anonymous  Jan. 04, 2019
Disapointed

I signed up with them for help at first they were helpful but then never hearx from them even when i won my case.or had questions for them.2times assigned someone different.i think i could have done this alone.now i get letter i still owe them that it wasnt taken out of check.lets see if i can contact them.

  Hired attorney , anonymous  Nov. 06, 2018
They Never Left My Corner.

My case has been ongoing since 2010. I was finally granted a higher VA rating for my injuries in 2018 after years of appeals back and forth. I saw some negative reviews so I felt compelled to now defend them. I owe Ken and his team a debt of gratitude for all the help they've given me. The least that I could do was to mention the great work that his team has done for my...

  Hired attorney , anonymous  Jun. 11, 2018
Helping Veteran ? Must Read

Lavan & Neidenberg Law Firm will hold on to your entitlement percentage EVEN when they have withdrawn their claim to pursue the Case......
2014 the Law Firm of Lavan & Neidenber accepted my case for service connected PTSD and Lower back injury. They told me how the would get the judgment on my case. Less then a month or so, they send back my file with my documents. I then was told I did not have enough evidence and they were withdrawing their representation.
2018 After Two other Power of Attorneys representation, Lavan & Neidenber law Firm after years without contact or notification "They Made An Inquiry In to My CASE"!!!!! Without my knowledge and permitting. They denied the documented inquiry. The Law Firm sent their Representative Donnel Beckles In a face to face meeting Mr. Beckles Told me not only did they not have any work hours on my case but they will give me a documents stating withdrawal from representation But Not Entitlement!!!! They would do no work but want to be Payed a percentage. When I visited Mr. Beckles on May 5 He gave me another story that they have no interest in entitlement OR FEES and gave me another document. This document was not only date this year 2017 IT WAS FOR FUTURE ENTITLEMENT!! NOT CURRENT OR PAST!!!! Now they refuse to Call or Talk to me.

  Hired attorney , anonymous  Jun. 08, 2018
Can not reach anyone from the firm

I have been trying to reach this offer to request they return a check sent to them from the VA in which I believe to be an error. I have notified the VA of the mistake and i am hoping the office will do the right thing. The attorney office withdrew from my case in 2015 with out proper notice or cause. I had to seek other representation however they were sent a check for $57,000 out of my veterans benefits that they did not work for. This office incurred no fees what so ever with my case as they they do open the case it was already open before I sought their help with my VA claim. I have never been able to reach people at the office and I am requesting they return the payment. AS of today, I still cant reach anyone at this office.

  Hired attorney , anonymous  Aug. 21, 2017
Excellent service & Speedy results!!!
I spoke Att Lavan in Feb. I had already sent him all my info. He said we'll take care of you!! A week or so later I got a later from an adjudicator.the contact he put me in touch with told me exactly what needed to do. To shorten and go straight to a satisfactory conclusion, I received. My DDSI award in April. So grateful to Kenneth Lewis Lavan!!!! Now can I get a referral for a bankruptcy attorney plz!@@
  Hired attorney , anonymous  Jul. 26, 2017
Unprofessional and Harassed by partner!

For 2 1/2 years I waited for your firm to move my Disability case along. I rarely had any contact from your firm. Calls went to voicemail and were rarely answered and follow up was virtually non existent. I had to push to get my own medical records sent to you. Once my hearing was set I met with an attorney for the FIRST time. That attorney barely spoke with me, making me feel like I went into the hearing blind!
The judge made a favorable decision and your firm got $6000(the MAXIMUM allowed by law) of my backpay for what I felt was substandard work. I hardly think you put that many billable hours into my case...but I chalked it up to "just the way things are"
Then 2 months after my case was resolved I get harassing calls from your "medical records specialist"
I insisted I didn't owe this, you had received your payment.
Yesterday an ATTORNEY called me. He belittled me, called me a lair and a cheat, and threatened that my yearly disability review could jeopardize my disability benefits. He continued to speak to me in a sing song voice repeating "liar and cheat" and telling me I was dispicable.
Unfortunately I didn't get his name at the beginning of the conversation, but I intend to file a formal complaint with the Florida Bar Association.
I really find it ironic that on one hand he claimed your firm had done such a great job getting me my benefits and then turned around and alleged he could cause me to lose them because I was a "dispicable person".....I was PROVEN disabled by my doctors and unemployable by Social Security's Specialist in Rehabilitation. It wasn't your firm thst did anything more than sumbit documents I helped obtain to the judge, so of this "rude man" thinks he can undo that all because your firm now wants an additional $250 then apparently more people need to hire him to represent them because he would be a miracle worker!
I have NEVER been treated so disrespectful and by someone with an advanced degree. You would have thought I was on the phone with a thug not an attorney.
One person like this can ruin your entire firm!! He needs to be reprimanded!!

  Hired attorney , anonymous  May 11, 2017
Taking Money That Does Not Belong To Them

I initially hired your firm and then changed my mind within 30 days to represent me in a VA claim. You put in a request for information and that was all. It has cost me a total of over 4,000$ and I think it was dishonest for your firm to take that money for doing absolutely nothing. I am calling for an investigation on the VA and how they allowed you to take money from me all these years later. I hired and fired you in 2013 within one month. You just recently received over three thousand dollars for a claim just decided while the DAV was representing me.
I believe that to be criminal

  Hired attorney , anonymous  Feb. 11, 2017
Patience is necessary...
Although it takes awhile to be scheduled for a hearing before an Administrative Judge...it is no fault of the Law Firm...but due to the back log of the Social Security System....but I must say I was very pleased with my Case Developer Betsy Joseph...who returned all my calls and kept my case updated and let me know what I needed to do...she was just an all around nice person..(she is a keeper)...also my Attorney, Ms. Amy Shenstone was very knowledgeable about my case and had all the necessary paperwork available for my hearing...because of these two people it made this frustrating, long process bearable...hats off to a job well done..(please let these two people mentioned know that I am grateful for all that was done. ( It's because of them that my case was a success)..Thanks again for your services...
  Hired attorney , anonymous  Jun. 21, 2016
Why is it so hard to reach you.

Mr. Levan,why is it so hard to reach you. After our initial conversation I will admit that you gave me your contact information. However after, after experiencing a Google contact dilemma. I am getting the run around from your representatives. And the promised 72hr call backass(as stated on the messaging system) are not coming, in fact I'm getting no response at all just constantly explaining my situation to parties unable to assist me, and voice messaging systems with no call back.

  Hired attorney , anonymous  Dec. 16, 2015
Perseverance, Commitment and Excellence
Thank you to Ken Lavan, Todd and the firm for securing a meaningful and outstanding result for our father. We appreciated the thorough communication, professionalism and knowledge of the firm's team and their understanding of the system, the VA and the proper protocols. As a proud patriot, our father deserves recognition for his years of service, commitment and impact and Ken's firm has made sure that recognition will happen. They also did it with caring and with sincere support. Thank you so much!

Attorney Endorsements (10)

anonymous
Scott Gray Layden Jr.
endorsement on Apr. 13, 2016 Relation Ship: Legal Professional
While I have worked more closely with his partner Adam Neidenberg, Kenneth is also great to work for. I have been an associate with the firm for two years and look forward to many more.
Lawrence Joseph Disparti , Personal injury, Social security
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endorsement on Jul. 16, 2015 Relation Ship: Legal Professional
I highly recommend Ken LaVan. I have known Ken and his firm for the last few years. I can say without question, he is one of the most caring, compassionate, and skilled lawyers I have met. This is all evident from the top down in his office. His staff and attorneys are top notch, and fight hard for their clients. Bottom line, Ken wins, and does so with a client comes first approach.
anonymous
anonymous
While I have worked more closely with his partner Adam Neidenberg, Kenneth is also great to work for. I have been an associate with the firm for two years and look forward to many more.
anonymous
anonymous
I highly recommend Ken LaVan. I have known Ken and his firm for the last few years. I can say without question, he is one of the most caring, compassionate, and skilled lawyers I have met. This is all evident from the top down in his office. His staff and attorneys are top notch, and fight hard for their clients. Bottom line, Ken wins, and does so with a client comes first approach.
anonymous
anonymous
I have worked with Ken LaVan for over 10 years and he has excelled at both Veterans' disability and Social Security disability. He is one of the most respected SSA and VA practitioners in the US and has provided consulting services to several of the largest disability attorneys in the country. Ken has a great team that works for him and you will receive the service that you deserve.
anonymous
anonymous
I endorse this lawyer. Ken LaVan is a hard working ,caring and highly intelligent lawyer. He fights tirelessly to protect the rights of his clients. You cant go wrong hiring Ken!!
anonymous
anonymous
I endorse this lawyer. Ken LaVan runs one of the best Social Security disability law firms in the country. His firm has a perfect balance between size and professionalism. Many large firms are simply mills where the lawyers are merely concerned with numbers - not clients. Ken's firm has maintained a commitment to practicing ethically and is the gold standard for large Social Security disability law practices in the United States. Do not be misled by a few complaints. All firms have a few clients that are not happy. I am sure you know a few people that are never happy as well. Ken's firm successfully represents 1000s of disability clients each year. His attorneys and staff are highly trained and specialized giving clients the best representation at each step of the process. His firm has helped thousands of people in the past. I gladly endorse him and his firm to help with your Social Security or VA disability case.
anonymous
anonymous
I highly recommend Kenneth Lavan. He genuinely cares about his clients. He is highly credentialed and well qualified. Without hesitation, I would let Ken represent me, my family and or my friends.
anonymous
anonymous
I endorse this lawyer.
anonymous
anonymous
I recently got to know Ken at a legal group conference. This allowed me to see how well he knows the law and passionately represents his clients and their disability claims. I highly recommend him as an attorney.

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