Recent events and press releases about the Veterans Benefit Practice Group
Goodman Allen & Filetti Attorneys Recognized at the Veterans Court Annual Judicial Conference
2010-03-16
March 4-5, 2010
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The attorneys of Goodman, Allen & Filetti’s Veterans Benefits Practice Group attended the annual judicial conference of the Veterans Court held March 4-5, 2010 in Washington, D.C. The conference draws attorneys from around the country who represent veterans, the VA, and those who work for the court itself, as well as the judges and other court staff, all for the purpose of sharing ideas about how the law is developing and ways to make the court work better. There were over 300 attendees and the keynote address was given by retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
Three of our firm’s attorneys were individually recognized for the worthwhile ideas they submitted for improving the court’s practice: Dan Krasnegor, Sandy Wischow, Nancy Foti.
In introducing a presentation concerning medical opinions in veterans cases, Judge Davis of the court quoted from a recent article on the subject by GAF’s David Boelzner. You can link to the article through our blog.
On the final day of the conference, the Secretary for Veterans Affairs, General Eric K. Shinseki, gave an address highlighting the enormity of the work facing the agency and added comments on the progress of several of his new initiatives. Gen. Shinseki candidly acknowledged the many challenges the agency faces and expressed his personal disappointment in the lack of progress made so far in relieving the claim backlog. He explained that this was largely due to having to divert resources to some programs pushed to the forefront by Congress. He pledged to redouble the effort to reduce the claims backlog, declaring his intention to achieve that goal by 2015.
For more information please contact:
Washington, D.C.
dboelzner@goodmanallen.com
David Boelzner, Esquire
Two Goodman Allen & Filetti Attorneys set to speak at National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates Fall 2009 conference
2009-11-05
Charlotte, North Carolina
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The National Organization of Veterans' Advocates (NOVA) fall conference is scheduled to take place on November 5,6 and 7, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The conference includes a one day seminar for practioners who are new to the area of veterans' law on Thursday, November 5 and a two day general seminar for more advanced practitioners begining Friday November 6 and continuing through Saturday. The seminar is intended to increase the knowledge and expertise of those who represent veterans before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Goodman Allen & Filetti attorneys, Sandy Wischow and Todd Wesche have been invited to be presenters at the conference. Ms. Wischow will discuss the important issues surrounding legal ethics in veterans law and Mr. Wesche will address military discharge issues including the Physical Evaluation Board and concurrent receipt of retirement and disability pay.
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For more information please contact:
Sandy Wischow
swischow@goodmanallen.com
Moot Court competition to be held October 14 and 15, 2009, in connection with the Court’s 20th anniversary
2009-10-14
Washington, D.C.
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The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association are jointly sponsoring a Moot Court competition to be held October 14 and 15, 2009, in connection with the Court’s 20th anniversary. Fourteen teams from the following universitys will participate:
Washington College of Law, American University
Boston University School of Law
Georgetown University Law Center
Teh George Washington University Law School
Howard University School of Law
The John Marshall Law School
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Stetson University College of Law
Four Goodman Allen & Filetti attorneys have been invited to participate. Sandy Wishow is scoring briefs and Dan Krasnegor, David Boelzner and Todd Wesche are serving as argument judges for the competition.
Four Goodman Allen & Filetti attorneys have been invited to participate. Sandy Wishow is scoring briefs and Dan Krasnegor, David Boelzner and Todd Wesche are serving as argument judges for the competition.
For more information please contact:
Sandra Wischow
swischow@goodmanallen.com
David J. Lowenstein Joins Goodman Allen & Filetti
2009-01-01
January 2009
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We are pleased to announce that David J. Lowenstein has joined the firm's Veterans Benefit Practice Group as an Associate. Mr. Lowenstein concentrates his practice in Veterans Benefits and brings extensive experience in the VA adjudicative process following eight years as an Appellate Attorney in the Office of the VA General Counsel (serving four of those years as a Senior Appellate Attorney) where he represented the Secretary of Veterans Affairs before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in all aspects of disability entitlement. Mr. Lowenstein received his law degree from American University, Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C., and his undergraduate degree from Boston University.
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For more information please contact:
Daniel G. Krasnegor
toll free 877-838-1010
Veterans Benefits Practice Joins Goodman Allen & Filetti
2008-02-07
Richmond, Virginia
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Goodman Allen & Filetti, a mid-sized business and litigation regional law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of five experienced attorneys joining as the Veterans Benefits Team.
Charles M. Allen, managing partner, stated,"We have six retired veterans in our firm. Supporting military veterans is and has been one of our firm's significant core competencies." He added,"The experience the Veterans Benefits team brings is an excellent supplement to our existing Military Practice." Daniel G. Krasnegor, Veteran Benefits team leader commented,"The synergy with our team's capabilities and the firm's commitment to veterans allows us to work together in supporting and building upon each others goals."
The Goodman Allen & Filetti Veterans Benefits Team, consists of Partners, Daniel G. Krasnegor and David E. Boelzner and Associates, Sandra W. Wishow and Nancy L. Foti all formerly associated with the law firm Wright Robinson Ostheimer and Tatum. Todd M. Wesche also joins as an Associate and was formerly with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims where he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Bruce E. Kasold.
Goodman Allen & Filetti, PLLC, a Virginia law firm, offers comprehensive legal services primarily devoted to the needs of Fortune 500 corporations, closely held corporations, veterans and military families, small businesses, health care systems, physicians and other health care providers. The firm has offices in Richmond, Norfolk and Charlottesville and represents insurers, well-known manufacturers, healthcare providers, regional and local businesses of all type, authors, artists and inventors.