Practice areas: Social Security Disability, Military & Veterans Law; view more
Licensed in Ohio since: 1982
Education: Capital University Law School
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Attorney Clifford M. Farrell is the owner of the Manring & Farrell law firm, which has offices in Columbus, Lebanon and Lima, Ohio. Advocating on behalf of the rights and entitlements of injured and disabled employees and veterans across the state, Mr. Farrell devotes his practice exclusively to Social Security Disability and veterans benefits law in order to help his clients secure the benefits they deserve.
Certified as a specialist in Social Security Disability law by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification and possessing more than 40 years of legal experience, Mr. Farrell has the extensive knowledge and resources necessary to help you resolve your claim and receive the finances you need to support yourself and your family following a debilitating injury that has left you unable to work.
Recognized for his impeccable professionalism and service, Mr. Farrell holds an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell, and he has earned top ratings from AVVO as well as numerous other awards and honors throughout his career. This level of success is the direct result of his unwavering commitment to those he serves, and he promises to work directly with you throughout all legal proceedings to help you secure a brighter future for yourself and your loved ones.
A 1978 graduate of Moravian College (now Moravian University), Mr. Farrell attended Capital University Law School, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1982. The Ohio State Bar Association admitted him to practice that same year, and he is also admitted to practice in Pennsylvania as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Ohio, U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Ohio, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third, Fourth and Sixth Circuits, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. In 2019 he was admitted to practice law in Virginia and is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia. He is also admitted to numerous other Federal District Courts around the United States.
Widely regarded as a leader in his field, Mr. Farrell has written extensively and conducted numerous lectures and seminars on a variety of legal topics, and he previously served on the adjunct faculty at Columbus State Community College. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors for the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, also serving as an officer on the Board. He is also a member of several local, state and national bar associations, and previously served as chair of the Social Security section of the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers (now Ohio Association for Justice).
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Social Security Disability, Military/Veterans LawFocus areas
Veteran's Benefits
- 80% Social Security Disability
- 20% Military/Veterans Law
First Admitted: 1982, Ohio
Professional Webpage: https://www.manringfarrell-socialsecuritylaw.com/attorney/fa...
Bar / Professional Activity
- Admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 2023
- Appointed to 3 year term - Standing Committee for Social Security Disability Law Specialty Program Commission by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA), 2019
- Admitted to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, 2022
- Admitted to U.S. District Court - Colorado, 2022
- Admitted to U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 2020
- Admitted to U.S. District Court - Wisconsin, 2018
- Admitted to U.S. District Court - New Mexico, 2020
- Re-appointed to 3 year term - Standing Committee for Social Security Disability Law Specialty Program Commission by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA), 2021
- Admitted to U.S. District Courts for Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, 2019
- Appointed to Social Security Disability Law Specialty Program Commission for National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA), 2019
- Social Security Section, National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA), Board Certification Advisory Committee, 2009
- Elected Secretary, NOSSCR Board of Direcctors, 2018
- Admitted to Virginia Bar, 2019
- Trustee, Founding Trustee, Columbus Community Congress, 1989
- Admitted to U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2012
- Member, American Association for Justice
- Member, Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association
- Vice-President, Northwest Civic Association - Trustee, Member, 1986 -1988
- Admitted to Pennsylvania Bar, 1983
- Student Sponsor, CBA Summer Leadership Intern Program, 1995 - 1996
- Planning Committees, Columbus Comprehensive Plan, Northwest Area Plan
- Admitted to U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, 2008
- President, Northwest Civic Association - Trustee, Member, 1990-1992, 1996
- Member, NOVA, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, 2008 to present
- Member, Columbus Bar Association
- Member, Board of Directors, National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR) 2010 to 2019
- Admitted to Ohio Bar, 1982
- Member, American Bar Association
- Admitted to U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1984
- Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission, Morse-Bethel Advisory Committee, 1998
- Admitted to U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1983
- Elected Treasurer, Board of Directors, National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR), 2017
- Member, Columbus Zoning Code Revision Committee, 1995 - 2001
- Admitted to U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1983
- Member, National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR), 2015 to present
- Chair, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, Social Security Section, 2000-2002
- Member, Ohio High School Mock Trial Program, 1986 -1987
- Member, Ohio State Bar Association
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1983
- Trustee, East Dublin Civic Association, 1998 - 2000
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1983
- Member, Columbus Graphics Code, Revision Committee
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Cole v. Commissioner of SSA, 661 F.3d 931 (6th Cir. 2011). Published decision. Judge at an administrative hearing received evidence but failed to properly evaluate client's medical conditions, failed to follow Social Security rules and regulations concerning evaluating medical evidence. Case remanded; benefits awarded, 2011
- Carter v. Commissioner of Social Security, Social Security consents to a voluntary remand from the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 2021
- Cliff is sought out by attorneys seeking assistance with Federal Court appeals in the US District Courts for both the Northern and Southern District of Ohio, and occasionally handles appeals in the District Courts for Virginia, the District of Columbia and Kentucky. He also pursues appeals in the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, recently obtaining a voluntary remand by the Commissioner of Social Security in a case pending before that Court., 2017
- Boop v. Commissioner of SSA, Case 3:13-cv-00098 (SD Ohio May 2014). ALJ’s decision after multiple hearings not supported by substantial evidence, Court’s previous order of remand requiring proper consideration of medical impairments not followed by SSA. Case reversed, benefits awarded by US District Court, 2014
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified - Social Security Disability Advocacy by, National Board of Trial Advocacy (2006), recertified 2011, recertified 2016
- Ohio Certified Specialist, Social Security Disability Law, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
- Accredited to represent disabled veterans before the Veterans Administration, 2008
Educational Background
- Capital University Law School, J.D., 1982
- Moravian College, B.A., 1978
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Speaker, Maximizing Benefits for clients who receive Social Security and Workers' Compensation, NOSSCR
- Michigan Bar Social Security Committee , Speaker, 2019
- Speaker, NOSSCR Sixth Circuit Case Law Update, Spring, 2012
- Speaker, NOSSCR Federal Court Appeals, Step By Step, Spring, 2012
- Speaker, Handling a Social Security Disability Case, NBI, 2012
- Speaker, Attacking the Social Security Consultative Examination, Ohio State Bar Association, 2007
- Speaker, How to Prepare for and Succeed at the Social Security Disability Hearing in Ohio, NBI, 2005
- Speaker, Handling a Social Security Disability Case in Ohio, National Business Institute (NBI), 2001
- Speaker, Veterans' Benefits, Legal Aid Society of Columbus, 2012
- Speaker, Handling a Social Security Disability Case, NBI, 2013
- Speaker, Effective Hearing Tactics, Ohio State Bar Association (July 2015), 2015
- Speaker, "New Evidence Regulations," Michigan Bar Association, Social Security Section, 2015
- Speaker, "Social Security Case Law Update," Michigan Bar Association, Social Security Section, 2016
- "Overview of the Social Security Disability Process" (May 2014), Speaker, Ohio Rehabilitation Association, 2014
- "Social Security Disability" (September 2014), Presenter, NOVA, 2014
- "Handling A Social Security Court Appeal" (November 2014), Speaker, Ohio Association For Justice (OAJ), 2014
- Speaker, "Veterans Benefits," Ohio State Bar Association, 2016
- Article discussing "The Importance of a Fully Developed Medical Record in SSDI Cases", Author, www.ncflindependent.com/2016/10/17/the-importance-of-a-fully-developed-medical-record-in-ssdi-cases/, Nassau County Florida Independent - Blog
- Speaker, "Social Security Case Law Update," Michigan Bar Association, Social Security Section, 2017
- Adjunct Faculty, Columbus State Community College, 1992-1996
- Speaker, Social Security Interaction with ADA, FMLA and Workers' Compensation, Ohio CLE Institute
- Speaker, Social Security Fundamentals, Ohio CLE Institute
- Speaker, NBI How to Prepare for and Succeed at the Social Security Disability Hearing in Ohio, 2005
- Speaker, Current Issues Affecting Social Security Disability, Ohio State Bar Association, 2006
- Speaker, Ethics for the Social Security Practitioner, NOSSCR, 2006
- Speaker, Social Security and Workers' Compensation Offset Issues, Columbus Bar Association, 2001 and 2006
- Speaker, Social Security Section 6th Circuit Update & Seminar, State Bar of Michigan, June, 2012
Other Outstanding Achievements
- OSBA Ohio Bar College - recognized for continuing legal education, 2020
- OSBA Ohio Bar College - recognized for continuing legal education, 2019
Honors
- Top rated attorney, Cleveland Magazine, 2018
- Cleveland and Columbus Top Attorneys, Cleveland Magazine, 2022
- Cleveland and Columbus Top Attorneys, Cleveland Magazine, 2021
- Top rated attorney, Avvo, 2020
- Avvo Top rated attorney, Avvo, 2019
- Top rated attorney, Cleveland Magazine, 2019
- Avvo Rated Top Lawyer, Avvo, 2018
- Top Attorneys In Ohio, Cleveland Magazine, 2017
- "AV" rating - Martindale-Hubbell, 1997 - present
- Selected as "Top Lawyer" in Central Ohio, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine, 2013
- Ohio Super Lawyer, 2014
- Ohio Super Lawyer, 2016
- Ohio Super Lawyer, 2018
- Top 1% - America's Most Honored Professionals, America's Most Honored, 2017
- Avvo Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo, 2017
- Cleveland and Columbus Top Attorneys, Cleveland Magazine, 2018
- Selected as "Top Lawyer" in Central Ohio, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine, 2012
- Selected as "Top Attorney" in Ohio, Cleveland Magazine, 2013
- Selected as "Top Lawyer" in Central Ohio, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine, 2014
- Selected as "Top Lawyer" in Central Ohio, Columbus CEO Magazine, 2015
- Top Attorneys In Ohio, Cincinnati Magazine, 2018
- Top Lawyers 2017, Columbus CEO Magazine, 2017
- Top Attorneys In Columbus, Columbus Monthly Magazine, 2018
- Selected as "Top Lawyer" in Central Ohio, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine, 2010
- Ohio Super Lawyers, 2013
- Selected as "Top Lawyer" in Central Ohio, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine, 2011
- Ohio Super Lawyer, 2017
- Ohio Super Lawyer, 2015
- Distinguished Attorney: Very High Rating in Legal Ability and & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell, 2018
Industry Groups
- NADR-Nat'l Association Of Disability Representatives
- NOSSCR-Nat'l Organization Of Social Security Claimants Representatives
- NOVA-Nat'l Organization For Veteran's Advocates
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“He does a great job getting folks SSD who've run into problems with their applicaitons.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2026
