Linda Fullerton, PRESIDENT, SOC. SEC. DISABILITY COALITION
Linda Fullerton fought for a year and a half to receive her Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. During this time while her debts accumulated, she used up all her life savings and was on the verge of bankruptcy. After being awarded SSDI benefits and retroactive pay Linda, “used [the money] to pay off debts incurred while waiting for one and a half years to get my benefits.” Furthermore, before being awarded her Medicare benefits in June 2004, Linda had to spend over half of her SSD check each month on health insurance premiums and prescriptions, in addition to co-pay fees.To help others avoid similar a situation, Linda co-founded the Social Security Disability Coalition (SSDC), a national volunteer organization based out of Rochester, NY that offers support to disabled people, provides information that will help them collect their SSDI benefits and is focused on reform of the Social Security Disability program. Linda said, “[the constituency of the SSDC] are against [privatization] and [are] scared that they will not be able to get the SSD benefits they need, and those of us already getting SSDI benefits fear we will face benefit cuts or even total benefit loss.” She has been disabled since 2001 and is unable to work due to several incurable health conditions. Linda says, “even though I am now receiving my SSD benefits [it] is not enough to cover [my] expenses.” Since she relies completely on Social Security benefits, privatization has been a source of worry for her and many other disabled Americans.
Website: SOCIAL SECURITY DISABIITY COALITION.
Jess Leventhal, Esq., LEVENTHAL SUTTON & GORNSTEIN
For over 25 years, Attorney Leventhal has crafted a widely-known and well-respected practice focusing on Social Security Disability. Between he and his associates, they have over 75 years in promoting the rights of those seeking SSD and SSI benefits. Mr. Leventhal accepts cases right from the very start of the process and all the way through the appeal process, if necessary. He and members of his firm have handled extensive appellate cases, some including the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Jess is recognized for teaching Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses for years— in other words, he teaches other lawyers about the finer points and strategy of winning SSD/SSI cases. The firm also handles SSI children’s cases, Veteran Administration matters and overpayment problems (i.e., preserving as much of the benefits as possible where people get overpaid by SSD or SSI). Jess and his firm practice in virtually every venue in eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Website:
LEVENTHAL SUTTON & GORNSTEIN, Langhorne, PA.
Phone: 215-357-3300.
Alan Polonsky, Esq., POLONSKY & POLONSKY
Known throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania for his work in SSD/SSI, Attorney Alan Polonsky is universally recognized as an authority in his field. He is often featured on the Institute for Continuing Legal Education programs (ICLE), training other lawyers in Social Security Disability matters. Alan started off working for the Social Security Administration as a Staff Attorney from 1977 to 1987. Since then he has built a practice focused on SSD/SSI, that handles cases in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, through all phases of the process, including appeals. Alan is always colorful and informative on Law Journal and is said to wear the best ties among Christopher’s many guests! He shares a legal practice with his wife and legal partner, Rita Polonsky, who concentrates on Family Law matters. Located in Audubon, NJ.
Phone:
NJ Office: 856-547-7898, PA Office: 215-790-1998.
Anthony Vellner, Esq., VELLNER LAW OFFICE
Vellner Law Office specializes in social security disability and workers’ compensation cases, representing cases in partial disability, permanent disability, death benefits, occupational diseases, asthma, carpel tunnel, hearing problems, unsafe products & machines, repetitive trauma injuries, and other work-related injuries.
Website: VELLNER LAW OFFICE, Bethlehem, PA.
Phone: 610-814-3120.
Email: avellner@aol.com
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J. Paige Frampton, Esq., MARTIN BANKS POND LEHOCKY & WILSON
J. Paige Frampton joined the firm in June 2004 and focuses her practice solely on Social Security Disability matters. Upon graduation from law school, she served as an Assistant Deputy Attorney General for the Delaware Department of Justice. Since 2001, she has worked solely in the field of Social Security Disability.
Website: MARTIN BANKS POND LEHOCKY & WILSON, 6 offices throughout Philadelphia & Lehigh Valley.
Phone: 215-587-8400.
Email: mbplw@paworkinjury.com
Gary Linarducci, Esq., THE LAW OFFICE OF GARY LINARDUCCI
We are a small general practice law firm locally located in New Castle, Delaware. We are committed to providing our clients with the services that they need and deserve. We specialize in helping our clients in applying for and receiving Social Security Disability benefits. Our helpful staff will be there for you to guide you through the entire application and appeals process, and to answer any questions that you may have along the way. In addition to our work with Social Security Disability, we also offer services to clients in Personal Injury Claims, Estate Administrations, Real Estate Closings, and Will Preparations.
Website: THE LAW OFFICE OF GARY LINARDUCCI, New Castle, Delaware.
Phone: 302-325-2400.
Email: gary@ssdib.com
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