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Factors That Could Lead to a VA Benefits Overpayment

What are the Factors That Could Lead to a VA Benefits Overpayment? If you are a veteran who finds yourself trapped in an unexpected ordeal—an overpayment of your hard-earned VA benefits—it can be a situation that tugs at the heartstrings. In cases where VA overpayment does occur, it’s important to know and understand the factors […]

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Ali F. Farid

Email: mail@jackson-macnichol.com Phone: (207) 772-9000 or (800) 524-3339 Practice Area: Veterans Benefits Bar Admission: Maine; VA Accredited Attorney Education: Ali obtained his initial legal education in Iraq. Ali attended the University of Maine School of Law where he earned a Master of Laws degree (LL.M.), graduating cum laude, in 2013.  In addition Ali also holds a J.D. […]

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Devin Sorkin

Email: mail@jackson-macnichol.com Phone: (207) 772-9000 or (800) 524-3339 Practice Area: Veterans Benefits Bar Admission: New Jersey, Maine; VA Accredited Attorney Education: Fairfield University (B.A.), University of Maine School of Law (J.D.). Devin is from Massachusetts and started working at Jackson & MacNichol as a law clerk in 2020. Devin grew up hearing stories of service from family […]

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Joshua Biermann

Email: mail@jackson-macnichol.com Phone:  (800) 524-3339 Practice Area: Veterans Law Education: University of Vermont (B.A.), University of Maine School of Law (J.D.) Joshua holds a J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law where he graduated with honors and distinction from the Environmental and Oceans Law program. He brings his academic background and passion for administrative law to Jackson and […]

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Clifford D. McCarthy

Email: mail@jackson-macnichol.com Phone: (207) 772-9000 or (800) 524-3339 Practice Area: Veterans Benefits Bar Admissions: Maine Education: University of Maine (B.A.), University of Maine School of Law (J.D.) Cliff joined Jackson & MacNichol as an associate attorney in Fall 2020, but he is no stranger to helping people navigate the challenges of the legal system. Before joining Jackson & MacNichol, he practiced […]

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