About Clifford
Clifford Farrell built his legal foundation at Capital University Law School, where he earned his J.D. in 1980. He earlier studied political science and criminal justice at Moravian College and completed a bachelor’s degree before heading to law school. The trajectory was straightforward: undergraduate study, then a law degree that opened federal and state doors.
He has practiced across several jurisdictions. His admissions include Ohio and Pennsylvania, the U.S. Supreme Court and the federal circuits that handle appeals arising from those states, the Sixth and Third Circuits. Over decades of practice he has developed familiarity with administrative and appellate procedures in both state and federal systems.
Farrell’s work centers on disability law. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability Law, a credential awarded through the Ohio Supreme Court and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. That credential signals a sustained engagement with the technical and procedural demands of Social Security disability claims and appeals. He handles cases at the administrative level and argues matters in federal court when they proceed to litigation.
Professional involvement has been a steady part of his career. He has served on the board of directors of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives since 1984 and remains active in that community. That long tenure on the board reflects repeated election or appointment over many years and regular participation in the professional discourse around disability advocacy and policy.
In day-to-day practice Farrell represents claimants in hearings before administrative law judges and files appeals when necessary. He is experienced in preparing medical and vocational records, coordinating expert testimony, and drafting briefs for appellate review. He has worked cases that require attention to both procedural detail and the substantive standards the Social Security Administration applies when evaluating disability.
Farrell maintains offices in Lebanon and Columbus, Ohio, which serve as bases for intake, hearings preparation and client consultation. He balances client advocacy with the administrative necessities of appeals practice. His approach in the office emphasizes meticulous record development and persistent pursuit of appropriate review.
He continues to practice in 2026, handling Social Security Disability claims and related appeals in state and federal venues.
