While you do not need a lawyer to submit a claim to the VCF, some claimants choose to work with an attorney. Information here is of particular interest to law firms and attorneys who are representing VCF claimants. Attorneys representing claimants are encouraged to check this page periodically for updates and new information.
Forms and Resources
- Law Firm Payment Instructions- instructions if your firm has an agreement with the claimants you represent that VCF payments will be made directly to a law firm bank account.
- Client Authorization Form – to authorize payment deposit on your claim directly into a bank account maintained by your law firm.
- Exhibit C - Attorney Certification of Compliance with Provision on Limitation on Attorney Fees.
- Change of Attorney Form - due to change of attorney.
Law Firm Did You Know?
- Did You Know?, Third Edition - November 19, 2019
- Did You Know?, Second Edition - May 28, 2019
- Did You Know? - March 25, 2019
Claims Management System (CMS) Info
- Online Claims System Acceptable Use Policy
- Create a new account or view existing claims
- Claim Status Definitions - definitions for each claim status in the online system
- All CMS Guides, Overviews, and Tip Sheets
CMS Enhancements - Tip Sheets
- Online Claims System Enhancements - July 2018
- Online Claims System Enhancements - March 2018
- Online Claims System Enhancements - June 2017
- Online Claims System Enhancements - May 2017
- Online Claims System Enhancements - March 2017
Communications to Law Firms
- Email - Important Updates VCF Outgoing Correspondence and Appeal Deadlines – September 16, 2021
- Email - VCF Releases Special Report to Commemorate 20th Anniversary of 9-11 – September 7, 2021