Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick

What Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick does

Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK) is a national veterans disability law firm founded in 1999 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, with additional offices in Houston, Atlanta, and San Antonio. The firm concentrates on three practice areas: Veterans Law (claims and appeals before VA regional offices, the Board of Veterans' Appeals, the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the Federal Circuit), ERISA and long-term disability litigation against insurers, and Bequest Management for nonprofits through its CCK Bequest subsidiary. CCK states it holds the largest concentration of VA-accredited individuals in the U.S. (over 80), with more than 500 years of collective experience, and reports having recovered over $1 billion in benefits and represented more than 18,000 veterans before CAVC with a 95% win rate. Revenue is generated primarily through contingency fees on retroactive benefits recovered (regulated under 38 CFR § 14.636) and court representation fees; the firm explicitly does not charge for initial claim assistance or future benefits.

The firm operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market targeting disabled veterans nationwide through free case evaluations, phone intake (800-544-9144), and a network of lead-generation assets including a 2,500-article blog, 1,100-video YouTube library, and a suite of free interactive web tools (VA Claim Builder, VA Disability and Back Pay Calculators, Appeals Interactive Tool, Burn Pit and Agent Orange exposure maps). A mobile app extends the funnel with AI-powered content recommendations. Underlying technology is primarily client-facing marketing and self-service tooling rather than a legal-practice platform; the firm offers no disclosed APIs, SDKs, or enterprise integrations. Strategic positioning is reinforced by awards (Best Law Firms 2025, Best Lawyers 2026, Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent, Best Places to Work RI 2025) and co-launched legal clinics with Harvard Law School/DAV (2017) and Roger Williams University at CAVC (2019), embedding CCK in the institutional veterans-law ecosystem. The firm is privately held with no disclosed external investors, acquisitions, or funding rounds.

Name

Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick

Legal name

Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD

Website

https://cck-law.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick is a privately held national veterans disability law firm that represents disabled veterans before the VA and federal courts on a contingency-fee basis, with additional ERISA/long-term disability and nonprofit bequest management practices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Contingency Fee - Retroactive Benefits: Legal representation on contingency basis where firm receives payment only upon successful recovery of retroactive benefits for clients. Fees are regulated under 38 CFR § 14.636 and based on retroactive benefits recovered. Firm does not charge for future benefits or initial claim assistance.
2. Court Representation Fees: Fees for representing veterans before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) and Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit beyond regional office and Board levels

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick is a national veterans disability law firm that provides legal representation for VA disability claims and appeals, ERISA and long-term disability litigation against insurance companies, and bequest management services for nonprofit organizations. The firm operates on a contingency-fee model for VA claims and is supported by proprietary online tools (claim builder, disability calculators, appeals tool, exposure-location maps) and an AI-enabled mobile app that help veterans prepare and track their disability claims.

Product overview

Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick is a national veterans disability law firm offering a suite of digital tools integrated with legal services. The product portfolio includes a core set of web-based calculators and interactive tools (VA Claim Builder, VA Disability Calculator, VA Disability Back Pay Calculator, VA Claims and Appeals Interactive Tool, Military Burn Pit Locations Tool, and Agent Orange Locations Map) that help veterans prepare and strengthen their VA disability claims. These tools are complemented by direct legal representation services for Veterans Law, ERISA & Long-Term Disability matters, and Bequest Management services for nonprofits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CCK VA Claim Builder: Tool designed to help organize documentation and increase strength of VA disability claims
• CCK Bequest
• VA Disability Calculator
• VA Disability Back Pay Calculator

Products and services

• CCK VA Claim Builder A free online tool that helps veterans organize the documentation needed for a VA disability claim and answer key questions about their situation to strengthen the claim. Targeted at disabled military veterans preparing or pursuing a VA disability claim.
• VA Disability Calculator An online calculator that helps veterans estimate their combined VA disability rating and monthly compensation using VA math methodology. Targeted at veterans evaluating or planning a VA disability claim.
• VA Disability Back Pay Calculator A calculator that estimates the amount of VA disability back pay (retroactive benefits) a veteran may be owed based on the effective date and disability rating granted. Targeted at veterans with pending or granted VA claims.
• VA Claims and Appeals Interactive Tool An interactive tool that helps veterans understand the VA claims and appeals process, calculate appeal deadlines, and explore their options under the Appeals Modernization Act. Targeted at veterans navigating a denied claim or planning an appeal.
• Military Burn Pit Locations Tool An interactive map and database that documents military burn pit exposure locations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Djibouti, and other areas so veterans can document exposure for VA disability claims. Targeted at veterans with burn-pit-related conditions.
• Agent Orange Locations Map An interactive map documenting Agent Orange exposure locations including Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, and other areas to help veterans document exposure for VA disability claims. Targeted at veterans with presumptive Agent Orange conditions.
• Veterans Law Practice Full-service legal representation for veterans with VA disability claims and appeals, including claims before VA regional offices, the Board of Veterans' Appeals, the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Operates on a contingency-fee basis for retroactive benefits. Targeted at disabled U.S. military veterans and their families.
• ERISA & Long-Term Disability Practice Legal representation for individuals whose life, health, or long-term disability benefits have been denied or terminated by insurance companies, including ERISA disability claim appeals and federal litigation. Targeted at policyholders nationwide (excluding California) facing insurer denials.
• Bequest Management Professional services that help nonprofit organizations and charities maximize revenue from bequests and legacy gifts, including administration and processing of legacy gifts. Delivered through the CCK Bequest subsidiary. Targeted at nonprofit and charitable organizations.
• LTD Benefits Payout Calculator An online calculator that helps individuals estimate long-term disability insurance benefit payout amounts. Targeted at individuals with denied or pending LTD claims.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1 billion in VA disability benefits recovered for clients since 1999
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Harvard Law SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCK helped launch the Harvard Legal Clinic for Veterans in partnership with Disabled American Veterans (DAV). This partnership provides legal services to veterans and educational opportunities for law students.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Harvard Law School and CCK to launch the Harvard Legal Clinic for Veterans. DAV is a major Veterans Service Organization providing free services to veterans.
• Roger Williams University School of LawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCK helped launch the Veterans Disability Appeals Field Clinic at the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) in partnership with Roger Williams University School of Law.
• National Organization of Veterans' Advocates (NOVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCK has extensive leadership in NOVA including past presidents, executive board members, and committee chairs. Four members belong to NOVA with some serving on Executive Board or committee assignments.
• Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix CCK attorneys are active members of the CAVC Bar Association, having served in various leadership roles including five past-presidents, a treasurer, and members of the Board of Governors.
• Federal Circuit Bar AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCK attorneys are active with the Federal Circuit Bar Association including two former chairs and a current co-chair of the Veterans Appeals Committee.
• Federal Bar Association (FBA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTen CCK attorneys are active members of the FBA. Managing Partner Mason Waring is immediate past-president of FBA Rhode Island Chapter. Partner Maura Black serves on FBA National Board of Directors.
• CAVC Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCK Partner Brad Hennings is a founding member, former vice-president, and former president of the CAVC Historical Society.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bergmann & Moore: Bergmann & Moore is a national VA disability law firm focused exclusively on representing veterans in claims and appeals before the VA, BVA, and CAVC — directly competing with CCK's veterans law practice on the same contingency-fee model and federal forum track.
• The Perkins Law Group: The Perkins Law Group is a national veterans disability law firm specializing in VA claims and appeals for disability benefits — directly comparable to CCK in scope, target customer, and contingency-fee business model.
• Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law: Jan Dils is one of the larger veterans disability marketing-driven law firms representing clients nationwide on VA claims — competing with CCK for the same veteran customer segment through similar contingency-fee representation and educational content marketing.
• Hill & Ponton: Hill & Ponton is a national VA disability law firm offering free case evaluations and contingency-fee representation for denied or underrated VA claims — directly comparable to CCK in service offering, customer segment, and online content-driven GTM motion.
• Pray Walker: Pray Walker is a VA disability law firm serving veterans nationwide with claims, appeals, and federal court representation — a direct peer of CCK in the veterans law practice area, with similar contingency fee economics and forum reach.
• Dell Disability Lawyers: Dell Disability Lawyers (formerly disability-benefits-help) focuses on long-term disability and Social Security disability claims — directly comparable to CCK's ERISA/LTD practice with overlapping contingency-fee model and disability claimant customer base.
• Kantor & Kantor: Kantor & Kantor is a national long-term disability and ERISA denial law firm representing claimants against insurance companies — directly competing with CCK's ERISA/LTD practice on overlapping plaintiff-side disability insurance litigation.
• Frankel & Newfield, LLC: Frankel & Newfield is a disability insurance law firm focused on long-term disability, short-term disability, and ERISA claims denials by major insurers — a direct peer to CCK's ERISA practice serving denied disability claimants on contingency fees.
• Riemer Hess LLC: Riemer Hess is a national disability insurance and ERISA benefits litigation firm representing claimants against insurance company denials — directly comparable to CCK's ERISA/LTD litigation practice in target customer, defendant insurers, and contingency-fee economics.

Others

• National Organization of Veterans' Advocates (NOVA): NOVA is a professional membership organization for veterans advocates and attorneys that provides training, conferences, and policy advocacy on veterans benefits law — adjacent to CCK as a standards-setting and professional community in which CCK has deep leadership involvement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cck_law
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCovq0bak4S5Vb-VBwa7FwaA
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChisholmChisholmAndKilpatrick
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chisholm-chisholm-&-kilpatrick
• Instagraminstagram.com/cck_law

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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