Jenkins, Block & Associates (JBA) is a premier Mid-Atlantic law firm specializing in Social Security Disability and Workers’ Compensation. Founded in 1977, JBA leverages decades of specialized expertise and strategic office co-location with federal hearing centers to secure maximum benefits for individuals facing complex institutional bureaucracies.

Established in 1977 by Robert R. Jenkins, our firm has evolved from a two-person operation into a robust professional corporation with a staff of over 30 dedicated legal experts. Now led by Managing Partner Bruce D. Block, who has been practicing with the firm since 1980, JBA maintains a legacy of high-level advocacy, including historic testimonies before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and landmark Workers’ Compensation awards.

We maintain a unique geographic footprint designed to benefit the claimant. Our primary offices in Baltimore, MD, Cambridge, MD, and Richmond, VA are intentionally co-located within the same complexes as the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Office of Hearings Operations (OHO). This proximity allows for “procedural intimacy,” ensuring our attorneys can navigate the nuances of local administrative law with unmatched precision.

JBA is recognized for its technical authority in high-complexity claims, ranging from Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to niche medical issues like Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and PTSD. Our attorneys are sustaining members of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) and provide full-cycle representation that extends from initial filings to extensive Federal Court appellate work.

Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that individual dignity must be protected against large-scale legal systems. By integrating Workers’ Compensation and Social Security expertise, we ensure our clients receive the maximum combined benefits available. Whether representing veterans through Wounded Warrior Benefits or pursuing personal injury litigation, our “Get JBA First!” approach prioritizes clear communication and results-driven strategy.