Social Security & Other Disability

We represent individuals in Social Security, New York State Retirement System, Long Term and other disability benefit matters.

We are AV rated, which means our work and ethics are of the highest quality as determined by a peer review of judges and lawyers.

We won a Client Distinction Award from Martindale-Hubbell, which recognizes outstanding communication ability, responsiveness, quality of service, and “value for the money.”

Representative services include:

• counseling clients about benefits available through Social Security, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance Policies, the New York State Retirement System, and other sources;
• counseling clients about their rights and obligations;
• communicating with the Social Security Administration, New York State Retirement System, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance carriers;
• contacting medical providers to secure records;
• verifying that clients are receiving the proper benefit amount and Medicare or other health insurance benefits;
• preparing clients for hearings;
• representing clients at all hearings and cross-examining defense witnesses, medical examiners, and vocational experts;
• handling appeals and related litigation; and
• negotiating closed period, lump sum, and other settlements.