Mr. Lippman has practiced VA disability since 1996, representing disabled Veterans and their dependents before every regional office throughout the country, before the Board of Veterans’ Appeal, before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claim, before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and even before the United States Supreme Court. With the support of his excellent staff at the Veterans Law Group, he has won millions of dollars of benefits for his clients.   Mr. Lippman has successfully represented disabled Veterans in every type of disability claim, including psychiatric, orthopedic, neurological, and toxic exposure claims.

Laura Anderson is a VA-accredited attorney who represents veterans in all phases of their disability appeals. She leads hearings before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) in Washington D.C., and with Decision Review Officers (DRO) at the Regional Office, and she is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. She has participated in hundreds of veterans’ cases to date and stays on top of the VA’s latest developments through participation in organizations such as the National Organization for Veterans Advocates (NOVA).

Laura graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2013, where, she interned for an Arizona Superior Court Judge. She also worked as a Certified Legal Intern at the University of San Diego Civil Clinic, where she represented clients in court under the supervision of an attorney.  

After graduating from law school, Laura worked as a post-bar law clerk at the university’s legal clinics in the areas of tax and entrepreneurship. This experience helped prepare her to assist veterans in navigating the often-frustrating VA system. Her compassion for veterans, combined with her ability to decipher and explain legal language and processes, make her especially prepared to help you, our client, obtain the benefits you deserve.

Kelsey Kral is a military spouse and VA-accredited attorney. She is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) and is a member of the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates (NOVA).

Kelsey earned her Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the Florida State University College of Law in 2020, where she served as the President of the Moot Court team and won best brief and second place overall at a national moot court competition. Prior to joining our firm, Kelsey first worked as a judicial law clerk and later gained Veterans law experience, particularly at the CAVC level, at a private firm.

Paula Jahn joined the VLG team as a paralegal in 2022.  

As the daughter of a US Army Veteran, Paula understands the physical toll that military service can have on its members and takes pride in ensuring clients obtain the VA benefits they deserve.  

Paula graduated from UC Santa Barbara with degrees in Germanic Studies and Global Studies. She completed the University of San Diego’s paralegal program with honors and obtained a Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. In 2023, Paula became a VA-accredited attorney. She is an active member of the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates (NOVA) and regularly attends community events that support the local Veteran community. 

Paula has been assisting Veterans with disability appeals since 2014. In her first role as a researcher, she gathered evidence of herbicide exposure for U.S. Army Veterans stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War. That experience inspired Paula to pursue a career advocating for Veteran’s disability benefits. In addition to VA disability law, Paula’s background in federal administrative law includes experience in the areas of social security, Medicare, and immigration law.   As a former Department of State Consular Division intern, Paula understands how daunting the process of obtaining benefits from a federal agency can be which is why it is her goal to ensure her clients feel heard and supported during all stages of their case.

Stephannie Alvarez, a US Navy veteran and military wife, joined the firm in 2022, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise.

Before her time with our firm, Stephannie was a case manager for ICE counsel with the US Department of Justice, where she was responsible for managing client communications, research and preparing legal documents in immigration law cases.

Prior to her time with the US Department of Justice, Stephannie graduated from California State San Marcos and attended UC Riverside. Using her extensive knowledge and experience, she supports our team in managing complex cases with a high level of customer service.

Stephannie is passionate about the work she does here at our firm, understanding that her efforts directly contribute to our success. Her dedication and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in helping our team accomplish great things.

As a result of this experience, Mychell Clements possesses a unique perspective and deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by service members. These experiences have undoubtedly shaped her gratitude for military service and the associated challenges, including those faced by military spouses and their families.

Before joining our firm, Mychell served as a Veteran Case Manager at another law firm and on base, where she assisted Veterans and their families by providing several resources. She is certified by TRIP and VA, possessing experience in claims handling and responsibilities to assist attorneys with the needs of Veterans and their families.

Mychell earned her degree in legal studies and victim advocacy pre-law from Ohio University. She is also certified as an advanced paralegal, specializing in medical records and discoveries. Mychell is passionate about her work at our firm, as she recognizes that her efforts contribute directly to the successful connection of Veterans to services.

Laura Williams joined the VLG team in 2022.  Her current roll is paralegal. She has over 20 years of experience in the legal field in various roles. She received her Paralegal Certificate from the University of San Diego in 2016. Laura loves the law, and it gives her great satisfaction assisting and advocating for Veterans on a daily basis.

Catherine is a driven legal professional with roots tracing back to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, before relocating to San Diego to attend law school and launch her legal career. She is determined to supporting veterans in the pursuit of their entitlement to benefits and ensuring their legal due process. Beyond fighting the VA, Catherine’s heart remains tied to her large family and friends, and enjoys exploring all that San Diego County has to offer.