Martin and Lerda
Dedicated Advocacy. Trusted Results.
At Martin & Lerda, we are committed to providing personalized, results-driven legal representation for individuals nationwide. Led by Attorney Patti Collins Lerda, a VA Accredited attorney, our firm focuses exclusively on Veterans Disability Appeals and Social Security Disability Claims—helping clients secure the benefits they rightfully deserve.
With a deep commitment to justice, integrity, and client advocacy, we navigate the complexities of the VA and Social Security systems with strategic, compassionate representation. Whether you’re appealing a denied VA claim or fighting for Social Security benefits, we are here to guide you through every step of the process.
At Martin & Lerda, you are never just a case—you are an individual who deserves dedicated, experienced legal support to protect your rights and secure your future.
Patti Collins Lerda
VA Accredited Attorney
Attorney Patti Collins Lerda is a VA Accredited Attorney. Since beginning her legal career in 1989 under the mentorship of David C. Martin, Jr., Patti has built a client-focused practice committed to advocating for those facing complex legal challenges. Patti has dedicated her career advocating for those facing serious illness and disability. Patti has more than 30 years experience and a demonstrated record of success on behalf of her clients. Her firm, Martin and Lerda, provides strategic, results-driven representation for veterans seeking disability benefits, individuals navigating Social Security claims, and those in need of skilled legal advocacy.
Patti is deeply involved in the legal community, holding memberships in the Allegheny County Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the ACBA Social Security Practitioners Committee, the Women’s Bar Association, and the ACBA Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. She stays at the forefront of Social Security laws and regulations through her membership in the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR). Patti is also a proud member of the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates (NOVA), reflecting her unwavering commitment to protecting the rights of veterans. Her dedication to personalized client advocacy and proven legal strategies has made her a trusted attorney for clients across Pittsburgh and nationwide.
Professional Memberships & Distinctions
- National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates (NOVA)
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR)
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Best Attorneys of America
- Pennsylvania Bar
- Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA)
- Westmoreland Bar Association
- Women's Bar Association
