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Robert R. Jenkins* graduated from Lebanon Valley College and the University of Baltimore School of Law. He served as chairperson for the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives and testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee on Social Security Disability matters. Mr. Jenkins has also been a speaker at a workshop for the National Joint Conference on Law and Aging. He founded the firm in 1977 and retired in 2004.

Managing partner Bruce D. Block* graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and the University of Baltimore School of Law.  He has been practicing with the firm since 1980. He has been a speaker for the Maryland Vocational Educational and Work Adjustment Association, the Maryland Workers Compensation Educational Association and the Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers.  He is a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR).  Mr. Block's practice focuses on representing claimant's before the Social Security Administration and Workers' Compensation Commission, as well as individuals who have been injured as a result of another's negligence.

W. James Nicoll* graduated cum laude from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He completed his law degree at the University of Baltimore School of Law, graduating magna cum laude in 1995.  While attending law school, Mr. Nicoll was elected into the Heiusler Honor Society in recognition of his academic achievements.  Mr. Nicoll has worked as an attorney with Jenkins, Block & Associates, P.C., since February 1997.  After gaining extensive experience representing individuals in their claims for Social Security benefits, at both the administrative and appellate levels, Mr. Nicoll's practice now focuses primarily on representing personal injury clients throughout the state of Maryland.  Mr. Nicoll represents individuals who have been injured on the job, as well as individuals who have been injured as a result of another's negligence.  In his practice, Mr. Nicoll has tried cases at the Circuit Court level in multiple jurisdictions throughout the State.  Additionally, Mr. Nicoll has appeared before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.  Mr. Nicoll is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association and the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association. 

 Sean P. Kavanagh** graduated from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg Virginia and attended the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he graduated with honors in 1991. Mr. Kavanagh has been with Jenkins, Block and Associates since 1990, is now a partner in the firm, and has managed the firm's Richmond, Virginia office since 1993.  He is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives (NOSSCR) and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.  He has taught numerous continuing legal education courses and lectured various organizations on the subjects of social security disability and workers' compensation benefits.  Mr Kavanagh has extensive federal court appellate experience contesting social security disability denials and has successfully argued cases before the Virginia Court of Appeals.  

A graduate of Western Maryland College and the University of Baltimore School of Law, Paul R. Schlitz, JR.* has over twenty years of experience representing Social Security claimants. He was a presenter at the Spring 2005 conference for the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR).  Mr. Schlitz' practice focuses on representing claimant's before the Social Security Administration and he has been litigating Social Security Disability appeals in the Federal Court since 1985.  

Yolanda Darby-Richardson* received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with both degrees magna cum laude.  She received her Masters from the University of Maryland in U.S. History and attended law school at the University of Maryland.  She is an active member of the Women's Law Center and speaks at continuing education seminars for healthcare providers and community groups regarding Social Security Disability benefits.  In addition, she is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representative (NOSSCR).

Monique L. Lee*, the latest addition to the attorneys of Jenkins, Block & Associates, graduated cum laude from Coppin State College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.  She completed her law degree, with honors, at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan.  Her practice focuses on representing claimant's before the Social Security Administration.

* = licensed to practice in Maryland    ** = licensed to practice in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania