Doherty, Cella, Keane & Associates is a national law firm focused on Social Security disability representation. The firm concentrates its practice on guiding individuals through the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income processes, bringing cumulative Social Security disability expertise and a team of attorneys experienced in administrative advocacy and hearings.

The firm is recognized for sustained results and client-focused advocacy, positioning itself as a national resource for claimants seeking benefits. Leadership and senior attorneys at the firm have decades of experience in Social Security disability law and in related insurance matters, and the firm highlights client testimonials and industry engagement as evidence of its standing.

Doherty, Cella, Keane & Associates emphasizes direct attorney involvement, ensuring an experienced attorney works each case from the first contact through all necessary levels of appeal. Their client service model centers on personalized case development, timely preparation of required paperwork, active management of medical records and communications, and a contingency-fee approach with no fees unless the client is awarded benefits.

About Doherty Cella Keane & Associates

Founded in 1995

100 people in their team


Practice areas
Private Client
Insurance
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Private Client

The firm represents individual claimants through every stage of the Social Security disability process, handling initial applications, reconsiderations, administrative hearings and appeals. Attorneys prepare and review all required forms, obtain and assemble medical documentation, develop the factual and medical record to support entitlement, and provide direct representation at hearings by phone, video or in-person to secure benefits for eligible clients.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law

Insurance

Doherty, Cella, Keane & Associates partners with disability insurance carriers to manage referrals, perform file reviews, assist with overpayment recovery, and provide training and customized management reporting. The firm assists carriers and claimants by obtaining Social Security queries, coordinating medical documentation, and offering electronic referral and claim-tracking tools to streamline the Social Security advocacy process.
Bad Faith Insurance
Health insurance
Insurance Defense
Insurance Fraud
Life Insurance
Marine Insurance
Property Insurance
Reinsurance

Lawsuits & Disputes

When administrative remedies are exhausted or a higher level of review is required, the firm pursues appeals through the Appeals Council and, where appropriate, to federal court. Attorneys focus on preserving and presenting the administrative record, drafting legal briefs when indicated, and advancing disputes to higher tribunals to obtain or protect client awards.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency