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I specialize in assisting disabled adults and children secure disability benefits (SSDI/SSI) to which they are entitled.
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Pirro & Church, LLC, 153 East Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851
16 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 16 reviews
Posted by Joseph | April 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Excellent Attorney
I hired Attorney Yelner for a social security disability case I had previously been turned down twice for. Olia took me by the hand and advised & walked me through everything. I felt totally comfortable and knew I was in the proper hands from the onset. The brief she wrote was outstanding and the ...
Posted by Joseph | March 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Excellent Attorney
Thank you Attorney Yelner for working so hard on my behalf. After trying on my own for many years to qualify for disability, and having been turned down once, I decided to consult Attorney Yelner. She and her staff were very professional and easy to deal with. Attorney Yelner was able to obtain a ...
Posted by Edward | January 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Edward M Milen
I was plenty surprised that my atty. and her asst. were so quick to return calls, explain my case and answer any questions l might of of asked in a way I could understand in simple terms. So thankful to have found an atty. that didn’t make me feel like I was on trial
Posted by Lynne | January 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Excellent and Professional
I was a client of Attorney Yelner for 5 years. She was very successful in winning my Disability case. She was very courteous and made it easy for me to trust her and understand what was going on with my case. She was very astute in Disability Law and was able to give me good advice. I would highl...
Posted by Cecilia | February 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Efficient and knowledgeable Disability Attorney
Attorney Yelner and her staff were prompt in completing paperwork and filing my claim. Their expertise and quickness resulted in a positive decision that was quicker than typically expected based on feedback from other people and attorneys.
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Attorney Yelner has excellent personal and professional skills. She is dedicated to the public law work and has been rigorously and successfully representing interests of the economically disadvantaged clients in need of legal representation, refugees and aliens in immigration detention."
Immigration lawyer
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2007
Pioneer Award - Awarded for Legal Non-Profit Work, Sacred Heart University
2011 - Present
Professor, Lincoln College New England
2011 - Present
Attorney, Pirro & Church, LLC
2009 - 2011
Associate, Law Offices of Jalowiec & Zeck, LLC
2007 - 2011
Immigration Attorney, IRIS- Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services
2006 - 2006
Summer Associate, Walker & Associates, LLP
2011 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
2011 - Present
NADRMember
2008 - Present
Greater Bridgeport Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2011
New Haven Sister CitiesBoard Member
2008 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - 2008
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
Judgment in favor of Disabled Individual
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Bachelor of Science
2005
Bachelor of Science
2014
Social Security Disability Representation
2008
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Legal Answers
I have a very serious case of Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic attack Disorder. Would I be eligible for SSDI benefits?
12 Dec 2017
SSI & credit cards?
12 Dec 2017
My treating doctor's RFC form is inconsistent with my answer with the examining doc regarding time sitting and standing.
22 Sep 2012