Andalman & Flynn Law Firm

It is with great pleasure that I say a few good words about Andalman & Flynn, P.C. law firm, in particular, Elliot Andalman and his senior paralegal, Zubaidah Haamid. I contacted them because I was looking for someone who specialized in FERS Disability Retirement and I am glad I did.

I knew the Federal system was complex and in light of my physical condition I just didn’t feel that I could go it alone. Mr. Andalman and his staff were extremely competent and experienced. More importantly, especially in the case of someone who is ill and trying to get disability, they were incredibly compassionate and always pleasant to work with. They listened carefully to my situation and responded appropriately. They were always accessible to me which I found very reassuring. They were meticulous in the preparation of my documents and not surprisingly, got my disability for me on their first application.

In addition, they made sure that I understood everything about the benefits they had just gotten me. I would highly recommend Mr. Andalman to anyone who is seeking Federal disability.

Elliott, I am writing this letter to thank you and Zubaidah for the incredible job you did regarding my Federal Disability Retirement. After my initial application was denied I spent the better part of a day trying to locate an attorney in my area that would handle my case but everyone I talked to only handled Social Security Disability cases which was not the type of case mine was. I found your name on Google and needless to say I wasn’t hopeful that you would take my case on and I was hesitant to deal with someone 1700 miles away but I am so glad that I did. From day one Zubaidah was my life line. She was helpful, kind and patient with me. I was so frustrated when my case was denied and after talking to both of you I was re-energized and ready to appeal. There were so many incidences where one government office didn’t or wouldn’t communicate with another which then affected their decision regarding my case. If I had to deal with that by myself I would have given up in frustration, I personally believe OPM hopes that if they make it hard enough to get approval most people will just give up. When I finally got my approval I couldn’t believe it and had to call Zubaidah to confirm that what I was reading actually said “approved” (just three days before I got a letter saying it was denied). It was a long, frustrating process but we made it through. Once again, thank you both so much.



T. Koritnik

Carr CO

Working with Andalman & Flynn has been a very positive experience. They have great communication skills, and I feel very comfortable with their level of expertise. It is truly a treat to work with people who are very easy to get along with.