Mariam Alexanian Lavoie

Mariam Alexanian Lavoie

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 35 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Warwick, RI
Practice Areas: Social Security, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

300 Centerville Road, Summit West -Suite 300, Warwick, RI

About Mariam

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

25%-25%


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 27 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Rhode Island for 35 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lavoie Law, LLC

300 Centerville Road, Summit West -Suite 300, Warwick, RI, 02886

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Mariam Alexanian Lavoie's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

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Posted by Debra | January 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Great Attorney

I was referred to Mariam Lavoie by my Workman's Comp. Attorney. From the moment both my husband and I met Mariam, we found her professional and very personable. She explained what she was going to do from top to bottom. Her confidence in my case helped me see a light at the end of what seemed to be ...a very long tunnel. I'll admit there were times when I just wanted to give up, not because of Mariam, it's just when you're in pain you feel the whole world is against you, and you want to give up. Mariam brought me back to earth, and I'm glad she did - she won my case! I will forever be greatful to this wonderful attorney for her confidence, strength and integrity. Mariam, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Posted by Brian | September 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Expert Law Office

I remember that cool November day in 2019 like it was yesterday. Mariam and her staff waited patiently as I struggled to get into the conference room where we would be having our initial consultation. The FIRST thing Mariam asked my wife and me was if I needed anything that would make me more comfort...able for our meeting. From that point on, I knew that Mariam was a different type of attorney. Every time I spoke to Mariam, she took the time to answer all of my questions and listened to each and every one of my concerns. She explained, in detail, every step she was taking to help me obtain the benefits we both knew I deserved. More importantly, she started every conversation asking about me and my family’s wellbeing. She never rushed into the business at hand. She checked on me after all of the surgeries I had and frequently asked me if there was anything else she could do to put my mind at ease. She and her staff returned all of my phone calls promptly and answered all of my emails the same day or within 24 hours. I NEVER felt like I was just a case number at Lavoie Law, LLC. Mariam and her staff impressed upon everyone they spoke to that their client was a person who was struggling physically, financially, and emotionally. Treating their client like a case number would not be tolerated. Mariam KNOWS THE LAW and understands how to navigate through the tedious process of a disability claim. She knows how to do it efficiently and focuses on every step with precise detail. She accepted my complicated injury case and fought for me relentlessly until she secured an approval for my disability claim. My family and I will be forever grateful to Mariam and her legal team. If you want an attorney who will treat you with respect and compassion, who will do everything in her power to secure the benefits you deserve, seek a consultation with Mariam at Lavoie Law, LLC. When you do, you will immediately know that Mariam will go the extra mile to help you receive the benefits you deserve.

Posted by Julie | August 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Amazing attorney who truly cares!

Mariam handled my husband's SSDI case and we couldn't have been happier. The process and application is very detailed and very stressful. This was an emotional time for us and Mariam not only took the time to get to know our case in detail but really cared and was very compassionate. When the case wa...s denied initially, this didn't stop Mariam and she made sure we appealed and submitted everything possible to make sure the second time it would be approved. Mariam is extremely responsive whether it was through emails or phone calls. She continuously stayed in touch to make sure we knew the status of the case and whenever we had any questions or concerns she was always there to assist. We are so thrilled Mariam was recommended to us to handle our case and would recommend her to anyone. She really cares about you as a person, not just as a file and wants to make sure you get the best case scenario when applying for SSDI. There is no way we could have done this without her assistance!

Posted by TomT | June 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Wow.... exceeded expectations and truly responsive.

I wanted to share my google review of Lavoie Law: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value I met Mariam & Lavoie Law in October 2019 looking for help filing for SSDI. From our first meeting she made me feel that my situation was personal and through her direction, follow up and exp...erience guided me through the process with ease. (She and her staff did most of the work). In just 5 months I was approved on the first try and things panned out precicely as Mariam had laid out. Throughout the process Mariam and here staff were in constant contact, whenever I called I spoke with her personally and she always listened or called back quickly if she was unavailable. I couldn't be happier with her work and her team. My only disappointmen was that her fees were peanuts compared to the work she did and how things turned out. I 100% recommend Lavoie Law and believe that you will get great response and personal interaction in whatever she takes on.

Posted by Donna | May 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Ssdi

Mariam represented my SSDI case and won it. She was professional, caring, informative and patience with me during the 6 months it took to close my case. I highly recommend her.

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Mariam Alexanian Lavoie's Lawyer Endorsements

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Veronica Assalone

Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is rare that you come across someone like Mariam, with such passion for serving others. Attorney Lavoie’s attention to detail and personality are what set her apart from anyone else in her field of practice. She has the natural ability to provide each one of her clients with the utmost respect and devotion that they deserve. She simply radiates happiness and professionalism, and spreads joy to everyone in her presence. She earns my highest recommendation as a legal professional."

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Erica O'Connell

Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Noelle Clapham

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Santilli

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred clients to Mariam for Social Security disability matters. She has provided able representation in a diligent and professional manner. I strongly endorse Mariam Lavoie."

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Linda Oliveira

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is kind and caring. My clients love her. I would trust her with my friends and family."

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Jack Pitts

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mariam is a dedicated and experienced professional with superb trial and negotiating skills. She stands alone when it comes to her wealth of knowledge in the areas of Social Security and Disability law. Just as noteworthy, is Mariam's genuine compassion for her clients and their personal challenges."

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Gary Levine

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mariam Lavoie has all the skills and expertise necessary to achieve outstanding results. She has a deep understanding of the workings of the Social Security system and knows how to submit claims to increase the likelihood of a claim being approved. I refer Social Security claims to Mariam because she has a great track record in winning cases."

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Joseph Marasco

Unknown lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Mariam has been part of our Marasco & Nesselbush team for more than a decade. She is compassionate, brilliant and has dedicated her legal career to serving the injured and disabled."

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Donna Nesselbush

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Attorney Mariam Lavoie is a gem! She is the managing Social Security disability attorney at Marasco & Nesselbush. Caring for clients with kindness and advocating fiercely for them are the hallmarks of her legal representation. She's honest and honorable and a really fine human being"

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Erica O'Connell

Family lawyer

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Gary Levine

Workers compensation lawyer

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Joseph Marasco

Personal injury lawyer

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Donna Nesselbush

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Jennifer Belanger

Social Security & Disability lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Employee of the Year, Marasco & Nesselbush

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner, Lavoie Law, LLC

2004 - 2018

Managing Attorney, Marasco & Nesselbush

1995 - 2014

Partner, Lovett Schefrin Harnett

1985 - 1995

Attorney, Carrillo & Cordeiro

Associations

2018 - Present

Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club

Member

2018 - Present

RIBRE

Member

2018 - Present

Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce

Member

2016 - Present

Lawyers Helping Lawyers Rhode Island Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

2014 - Present

Social Security Sub Committee Rhode Island Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Rhode Island Association for Justice

Member

1998 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Rhode Island Bar Association

Member

1990 - 2012

Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

John Doe

Social Security benefits awarded

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Education

1990

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of Rhode Island

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1985

Montana State University

Speaking Engagements

2019

Social Security Disability for Family Court Practitioners

Social Security Disability

2018

Can I Collect Both? How Social Security disability Benefits Interact with Other Benefits

Social Security Disability

2017

What Every Behavioral Health Provider Should Know About SSI/SSDI

Social Security

2017

What Every Behavioral Health Clinician Needs to Know About Social Security Disability Benefits

Social Security

2017

SSDI/SSI for Medical Providers

Social Security

2016

Social Security Disability for Vocational/Medical Providers

Social Security

2016

Social Security Disability for Behavioral Health Clinicians

Social Security

2016

Social Security Disability for Behavioral Health Clinicians

Social Security

Languages

Spanish

English

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