SSI & SSDI Claims
New Jersey and New York SSI and SSDI Law Firm
Attorney Josephine Gottesman has been advocating for clients' Social Security rights for more than 17 years, since she first argued a Social Security case in Federal court as a law student. Our firm knows the legal framework of Social Security claims. We work with you at every stage, whether you are filing a claim, appealing a denial of your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim through the U.S. Social Security Administration, or pursuing a Federal appeal.
Attorney Josephine Gottesman has been a New York State Licensed Social Worker since 1980. With a background in social work, she has developed an impressive understanding of the emotional issues surrounding a disability and the psychiatric impairments which occur in both children and adults, either along with physical disability or apart from it. She possesses a broad knowledge of medical language, medications and their side effects, and disability terminology. As a result, she can read medical records easily and properly prepare a claim for benefits. Our law firm understands what you're going through and can help you get the governmental assistance you need.
What if my child has an SSI claim?
We understand your concerns about your child. We can work with you and your child, preparing you for Social Security hearings regarding your child's SSI claim. Many of our clients are parents whose children are experiencing problems with adjustment to schooling and impairment issues such as ADD, asthma, and other physical and behavioral disorders.
How long will my case take?
An important issue for clients appealing SSI and SSDI is timeliness. While there is no way to determine exactly how long your Social Security disability case will take, working with a lawyer can help make things easier. It often takes agencies and courts a long time to process a claim. Knowing this, we help our clients go through the process as quickly as possible and work with them to find relief while the claim is processing.
Can I afford to hire an attorney to take my SSI or SSDI case?
If you are worried about being able to afford an attorney, please do not hesitate to talk with us. SSI and SSDI fees are on a contingency basis by law. This means that there is no fee unless you are successful on your Social Security disability claim. For other cases, our clients find that our fees are lower than they expected, and we are frequently able to work out an appropriate payment plan.
Why should I hire a lawyer and not just a paralegal?
There has been a recent movement to have paralegals represent people in SSI and SSDI claims. Our firm believes that paralegals are not equipped with the legal knowledge to represent you fully. For example, paralegals cannot represent you in an appeal to Federal court. Thus, they must drop your case at a time when you need them most. When you hire a representative, you need someone who will be responsible for your case from the initial claim through a Federal appeal, if necessary. Attorney Josephine Gottesman can represent you every step of the way, throughout the life of your case.
Contact the Newark and Manhattan law offices of Josephine Gottesman, Attorney at Law, for a free and confidential consultation about your Social Security disability claim. We are easily accessible by public transportation; our Newark office is near the PATH and NJT bus and train; our Manhattan office is near Madison Square Garden. Call us toll free at 1-888-375-3060.