N. Albert Bacharach, Jr. – Attorney Biography

N. Albert Bacharach, Jr. is a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs accredited attorney with fifty years of experience fighting for veterans, the disabled, and their families. From his office in Gainesville, Florida, he represents clients across the country in veterans’ disability claims, VA medical malpractice actions, Social Security Disability & SSI claims, and other federal and Florida administrative matters.

Areas of Concentration

• VA service-connected disability compensation, including rating increases and TDIU
• PACT Act and toxic-exposure claims
• Agent Orange, PTSD, MST, and TBI claims
• VA medical malpractice and negligence (FTCA and 38 U.S.C. Section 1151)
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Florida State Disability Retirement (FRS Line-of-Duty and Regular Disability)
• Florida Commission on Ethics defense
• Federal appellate litigation

Bar and Court Admissions

Mr. Bacharach is a member of the Florida Bar. He is admitted to practice before:

• The Supreme Court of the United States
• The Supreme Court of Florida
• The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
• The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
• The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
• The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh Circuits
• The U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida
• The U.S. District Courts for the Districts of Colorado, North Dakota, the District of Columbia, Eastern Missouri, and Eastern Michigan

Between them, the U.S. Courts of Appeals admissions cover appeals from every U.S. District Court in the United States and, with the exception of American Samoa, all U.S. territories and commonwealths.

Professional Memberships

• National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates
• American Association for Justice
• Florida Justice Association
• Federal Bar Association
• Federal Circuit Bar Association
• American Inns of Court
• American Civil Liberties Union

Experience

Mr. Bacharach’s practice emphasizes federal disability law, both at the administrative level and on appeal. His actual experience includes:

• Advising veterans on filing initial VA disability claims
• Obtaining VA disability rating increases
• Appealing VA disability claims denied by state Regional Offices, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (“BVA”), and the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
• Representing veterans nationwide in claims for Agent Orange, PTSD, MST, TBI, PACT Act / burn pit / toxic exposure, and TDIU benefits
• Prosecuting 38 U.S.C. Section 1151 VA medical malpractice and medical negligence claims
• Representing Social Security Disability claimants at every stage from application through federal appellate review
• Handling federal appellate briefing and oral argument in the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the various circuits, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Notable Published Decisions

Mr. Bacharach’s appellate work has produced published federal-court decisions that have advanced the law for veterans and Social Security disability claimants, including:

• Baker v. McDonough (Fed. Cir. 2024) – Federal Circuit decision expanding veterans’ ability to pursue Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE) claims. Read the full case summary.
• Kelley v. Apfel, 185 F.3d 1211 (11th Cir. 1999) – Published Eleventh Circuit Social Security Disability decision.

Philosophy

Every client gets personal attention from an experienced lawyer, and a knowledgeable support staff, who know the law and the system. Cases are worked to win – not to settle quickly – and we stay with each matter through every stage, including federal appeals when the facts and the law require it.

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N. Albert Bacharach, Jr. — At a Glance

• Firm: N. Albert Bacharach, Jr. P.A., 4128 NW 13th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32609 — representing veterans nationwide. Phone or text (352) 378-9859.
• Education: University of Miami School of Law (J.D. 1975); member of the Florida Bar since June 1976 (Florida Bar No. 209783) — fifty years in practice.
• VA Accreditation: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs accredited attorney (Accreditation No. 14363; VA Power of Attorney Code 4EQ), authorized to represent veterans before all 56 VA Regional Offices, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
• Court Admissions: Supreme Court of the United States; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; the 1st through 11th and D.C. Circuits; and eight U.S. District Courts, including all three federal district courts in Florida.
• Notable Decisions: Baker v. McDonough, No. 2023-1972 (Fed. Cir. Dec. 19, 2024) — published Federal Circuit decision on clear and unmistakable error and the benefit-of-the-doubt rule, securing VA disability benefits retroactive to 1992; Kelley v. Apfel, 185 F.3d 1211 (11th Cir. 1999) — leading Eleventh Circuit decision on Social Security residual functional capacity.
• Ratings and Memberships: Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent (5.0/5.0 peer rating); member, National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates (NOVA).
• Practice Concentration: VA disability claims and appeals, PACT Act toxic-exposure claims, VA medical malpractice (Federal Tort Claims Act and 38 U.S.C. § 1151), Social Security disability, Florida Retirement System disability, and Florida Commission on Ethics defense.
• Fees: Free consultation; no attorney’s fee on VA disability matters unless the veteran wins.