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Olia Marie Yelner
About Olia
Biography
I specialize in assisting disabled adults and children secure disability benefits (SSDI/SSI) to which they are entitled.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Social Security & Disability
100%
18 years | 3,600 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-25%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Connecticut for 17 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Olia Yelner, Esq.
Pirro & Church, LLC, 153 East Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Responsiveness
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...
Olia Marie Yelner's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
Alex Meyerovich
Immigration lawyer
Experience
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 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
Sample of Legal Cases
Herrick v. Colvin 3:14-cv-01426-SRU
Judgment in favor of Disabled Individual
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have a very serious case of Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic attack Disorder. Would I be eligible for SSDI benefits?
12 Dec 2017
Q&A
SSI & credit cards?
12 Dec 2017
Q&A
My treating doctor's RFC form is inconsistent with my answer with the examining doc regarding time sitting and standing.
22 Sep 2012