Jenkins Block & Associates, P.C.

Jenkins Block & Associates has provided legal representation to thousands of individuals in their Social Security Disability claims, Workers Compensation cases, personal injury matters and criminal proceedings. Our greatest asset is our competence -- we have 25 years of experience in these fields. Led by former Social Security staff attorney Robert R. Jenkins, our attorneys represent Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income claimants at all levels of the application process, from the initial filing to the administrative hearing and appellate court proceedings.

One of the unique features of our Social Security practice is our extensive federal court work. If you have applied for both Social Security Disability and Workers Compensation benefits, it is important to note that our attorneys understand the relationship between Social Security and Workers Compensation benefits to make sure that you receive the maximum amount of benefits.

We have four offices across Maryland and Virginia with trained legal professionals ready to assist you. Please call us at 1-800-2... and let our experience work for you!

Attorneys Profiles

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.

Managing partner Bruce D. Block* graduated from the University of Maryland and the University of Baltimore School of Law and has been practicing with the firm for more than 25 years. 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.

Sean P. Kavanagh** graduated from the College of William and Mary and the University of Baltimore School of Law with honors. Mr. Kavanagh has managed our Richmond, VA location since 1992 and recently became a partner in the firm.

An honors 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 routinely speaks at community groups such as the Lupus Foundation, Cancer Survivors Group, Heart Transplant Group and MS Society. He is a presenter at the Spring 2005 conference for the National Organization of Scial Security Claimants' Representatives.  Mr. Schlitz oversees our Hagerstown, MD location.

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.

Yolanda Darby-Richardson* graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a completed her law degree at the University of Maryland .  Mrs. Darby-Richardson joined the firm in 2001.

Please Call: 410-727-4000

Please Call: 410-727-4000