About John Anthony
John Anthony Fernandez earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan before completing his J.D. at Suffolk University Law School. He brings a mix of academic training and hands-on courtroom experience to his work. His legal education laid a foundation in litigation and administrative law that he has applied throughout his career.
Fernandez practices in Michigan. He serves as the Michigan Managing Lawyer for Lento Law Group P.C., a role that involves supervising regional casework and coordinating client representation across the state. In that capacity he manages files, prepares for hearings, and works with other attorneys and support staff to keep cases moving. He is also the owner of Social Security Advocates, a practice devoted to representing claimants in Social Security disability matters.
Throughout his career Fernandez has focused on disability adjudication and appeals. He represents clients at every stage of the Social Security process. That includes initial claims, requests for reconsideration, hearings before administrative law judges, and appeals in federal court when necessary. His work requires familiarity with medical records, vocational evidence, and the procedural rules that govern disability decisions. He spends much of his time preparing written submissions, developing lay and expert testimony, and presenting disability cases at administrative hearings.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in his preparation. He emphasizes thorough file review and careful development of medical evidence. In supervising other lawyers at Lento Law Group, he balances case management duties with hands-on advocacy on individual matters. At Social Security Advocates he directs client intake and case strategy, while also handling an active caseload.
Outside the hearing room he navigates the administrative systems that determine benefit eligibility. He often communicates with medical providers, gathers supporting documentation, and assists clients in understanding complex procedural timelines. His practice requires patience and clear communication; many clients seek help when they face difficult medical and financial circumstances.
Fernandez’s professional path is built around practice in Michigan courts and administrative forums. He draws on his academic background and years of practice to guide claimants through dense bureaucratic procedures. He currently practices from Lento Law Group’s Michigan office and continues to operate Social Security Advocates, representing individuals in Social Security disability claims and appeals.
