Olia Marie Yelner

Olia Marie Yelner

4.9
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 17 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Norwalk, CT
Practice Areas: Social Security

Pirro & Church, LLC, 153 East Ave, Norwalk, CT

About Olia

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Social Security & Disability 100%

18 years | 3,600 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

25%-25%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 17 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Olia Yelner, Esq.

Pirro & Church, LLC, 153 East Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851

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Olia Marie Yelner's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Loria | March 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Attorney Yelner is a 5-Star Lawyer and I highly recommend her!

Attorney Yelner, what an amazing lawyer! I’m so thankful for the referral. I applied for disability in 2019, after several denials, I received a referral from a friend that highly recommended Atty Yelner at Pirro and Church. I went online and did a little research and filled out the “contact m...e” info. The next day I received a called from Pirro and Church to set up an appointment. I spoke with Atty Yelner a few days later about my unsuccessful attempts of applying for disability. Atty Yelner, was extremely patient and attentive. She walked me through the process, completed the paperwork and filed the appeal for me. Shortly after the hearing, I received notification that I was approved. I can’t thank Attorney Yelner enough for her compassion, knowledge, dedication and diligent work on my case. I received an amazing letter of gratitude from Attorney Yelner, which was the cherry on top. Attorney Yelner, you’re the greatest and I highly recommend you to family, friends and everyone reading this review.

Posted by Rafael Ramirez | June 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent service

Mrs. Olia Yelner and her paralegal handled my case since 2016. I always called their office,driving them cracy.they always responded to my needs.At times I felt Hopeless,but they were always there for me.Today I received a call from the firm and was advised that I was Approved.will receive my benefit...s soon. Thank you Pirro and Church.. I recommend this attorney to everyone.No case is out of reach for them.very Knowledgeable.Today is 6/26/2020

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 ...case lasted all of 5 minutes. I won my disability case and was awarded 3 years prior back pay. I highly recommend Attorney Olia Yelner and could not have been more pleased with the outcome of my case

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2012 | Immigration

Best attorney

Ms. Olia Yelner is about the best attorney anyone could have. She handled my immigration case as a piece of cake. My situation is what it is today because of her help. She is so knowledgeable in what she does and her willingness and zeal to help without any attachments to monetary gains is what baffl...es me the most. I highly recommend Ms. Yelner in every ramification.

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Olia Marie Yelner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alex Meyerovich

Immigration lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Alex Meyerovich

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2007

Pioneer Award - Awarded for Legal Non-Profit Work, Sacred Heart University

Work Experience

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

Associations

2011 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

2011 - Present

NADR

Member

2008 - Present

Greater Bridgeport Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2011

New Haven Sister Cities

Board Member

2008 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - 2008

Phi Alpha Delta

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Herrick v. Colvin 3:14-cv-01426-SRU

Judgment in favor of Disabled Individual

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Education

2008

University of Connecticut School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Sacred Heart University

Bachelor of Science

2005

Sacred Heart University

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Social Security Conference

Social Security Disability Representation

Publications

2008

Outstanding Judges in the Thirteen Colonies Outstanding Judges in the Thirteen Colonies

Languages

Russian

English

Spanish

Activity

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