Pamela S Levine

Pamela S Levine

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 33 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Montclair, NJ
Practice Areas: Social Security, Insurance, Appeals

50 Church Street, Suite 103, Montclair, NJ

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-33%


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Licensed in New Jersey for 33 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1992

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Location

Levine Law LLC

50 Church Street, Suite 103, Montclair, NJ, 07042

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Pamela S Levine's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Craig | January 29, 2015 | Social Security Disability

Extremely Happy That I Found Attorney Pamela Levine

I am so happy that I found Attorney Pamela Levine! My sister lives in NJ and she became disabled in the spring of 2014. I live in another state and I applied online for her Social Security Disability benefits but the application that I submitted was denied. I researched attorney's in NJ that speci...alize in this type of work and after speaking with Pam for just a few minutes, I knew that she was right person for me and my sister. Pam personally met with my sister at her nursing home, and she responded to other issues that arose during the process. In spite of the distance, Attorney Levine and her staff kept me informed throughout the process and were always responsive to my questions or issues. I was so stressed out after dealing with the SSA on my own. I am so glad that I found a knowledgable and caring adovate in Pamela and her staff. I am extremely pleased to say that my sister was approved for Social Security Disability in just a few short months. I don't know what I would have done without Attorney Pam Levine and her wonderful team!

Posted by Angela | April 01, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Best Attorney

I rate Pamela S. Levine a top notch attorney! She worked diligently on my case as she said she would. I'm extremely honored to have had her represent me. I had many choices. However, The best thing I ever did was to select her. In the three years I've known Pamela , we've spoken and met just a fe...w times. Each time she remained compassionate, trustworthy, understanding, knowledgeable and kept me informed. I highly recommend her. Thank you Pamela S. Levine for all of your dedicated professional work. Because of you my soul is happy :)

Posted by Ed | March 10, 2014 | Social Security Disability

Social Security

Pamela Levine is an outstanding attorney who specializes in Social Security claims. She is extremely knowledgeable and an expert in this field of law. I found her to be professional, approachable, easy to work with and extremely dedicated to her clients. She is a problem solver who is results driven... and compassionate to the people she represents. Pamela provided timely communication during the process from beginning to end. I would recommend her without reservation.

Posted by Matthew | January 04, 2013 | Social Security Disability

On the ball from day one

Odds are against those seeking disability benefits -- especially if the disability is not physical. I think the chances of winning are between 30 and 40 percent. Pamela Levine took up my Social Security disability case after I was dropped by a lawyer who had misgivings about my "winnability." My dis...ability is invisible -- it relates to panic disorder and a multitude of other symptoms that have to be very articulately explained so the magnitude of their devastation on my ability to work --- (I have a Masters Degree and am a former high school teacher and newspaper reporter) -- is clear to the judge. Well, before I even met him, the judge told Pamela Levine she had won him over with her initial presentation (!), and so my interview with him, while emotional, was pro forma. I could hardly believe it. I told her I wished I could give her more than the amount she received (it was capped, as attorney's fees are in SS cases) so the least I can do is give an honest testimonial about how hard she works, how she was unfazed by unattractive aspects of my case, and how she worked closely with my medical advocates to basically throw a "nothing-but-net" three pointer. As a result, two years later, my symptoms have abated considerably now that poverty is not there to exacerbate them. I am closer, I think, to the day when I can get back to a full-time job and fulfilling my long-term career goals. That is, after all, what the safety net is for. It was hard for me to accept the idea of living (mostly, as I do work) on government money --- but I did pay into the system, and Pamela Levine has made sure I got a generous (all things considered) settlement, putting an end to three years of abject poverty and quasi-starvation. Also,, as her Web site says, she is compassionate considering -- and this is not a dig at the profession -- she is a lawyer, who are often trained to maintain a healthy emotional distance from their clients, who may mistake them for counselors or doctors. I regret having projected a lot of that on her myself, but she never complained. To have Pamela Levine on your side is --- to continue the sports metaphors, -- like having Vince Lombardi coaching your football team. I am still very grateful to her. Lastly, she was happy to travel hundreds of miles to New York from her office.

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Michael Stieber

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is truly "a cut above". She is extremely capable and caring."

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Lewis Greenberg

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.ms Levine has represented quite a few of my personal injury clients regarding their social security matters and has done an outstanding job on their behalf. I highly recommend her."

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Alix Rubin

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pam Levine knows Social Security Disability law inside and out. She is compassionate and generous with her time and insights. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs assistance obtaining their SSDI or other disability benefits."

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Megan Ditolla

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pam Levine is an exceptional attorney! She knows all the nuances of Social Security Disability law and has an excellent reputation in the legal community. She is kind and compassionate to her clients and is considered a great legal mind by her peers."

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Jonathan Meyers

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pam has helped a number of my clients with their benefits issues."

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Gary Botwinick

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pamela is a wonderful lawyer who knows the "ins and outs" of Social Security law better than anyone else I know. She is also an extremely zealous advocate for her clients and my go-to source for all social security disability issues. I wholeheartedly endorse Pamela."

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Claudia Reis

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer! Pam Levine is one of those rare attorneys who is not only outstanding at what she does but also cares deeply about her clients! She is smart, compassionate, knowledgeable, understanding as well as funny and personable! I have referred countless clients to Pam because I know that she will take the very best care of every single one of them!"

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Scott Gorman

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I routinely refer people to Pam and if I ever had a friend or family member who was considering filing a Social Security disability claim, I would let that person know that they would be foolish to do anything without first speaking to Pam. In large part because she focuses her practice in a very narrow area of the law, Pam is highly experienced and knowledgeable with regards to Social Security disability claims. Perhaps even more important than that, Pam cares deeply about all of her clients, which is reflected in the honest advice that she provides and the positive results that she has obtained. I strongly endorse Pam Levine."

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Jonathan Ginsberg

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pamela is a very well known and respected lawyer nationally for her knowledge and experience as a Social Security disability advocate. She teaches Social Security disability for several continuing education providers and has authored training materials for LawReviewCLE which are used by seminar presenters throughout the country. I practice in Atlanta and I recently taught a continuing legal education using Pamela's materials, which I found to be comprehensive and well researched. Any disability claimant would be fortunate to have a lawyer like Pamela by his or her side."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, Levine Law, LLC

Associations

Essex County Bar Association, Essex County Bar Association Programs Committee

New Jersey State Bar Association

Education

1992

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

live broadcast and re-broadcast Social Security: Disability Appeals & Hearings

2011

original broadcast and re-broadcast Social Security Disability Basics

Languages

English

Spanish

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