Joel David Zelkowitz

Joel David Zelkowitz

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 12 years

Insurance Lawyer at Hackensack, NJ
Practice Areas: Insurance, Employee Benefits, Litigation

433 Hackensack Ave # 2, Hackensack, NJ

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 7 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2018

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 12 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 12 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Uscher Quiat Uscher & Russo PC

433 Hackensack Ave # 2, Hackensack, NJ, 07601-6319

Uscher Quiat Uscher & Russo, P.C.

433 Hackensack Ave Fl 2, Hackensack, NJ, 07601-6319

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Joel David Zelkowitz's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Social Security Disability

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Professional, Compassionate, and Truly Effective Lawyer I highly recommend to anyone in search of legal counsel

I cannot say enough good things about Joel Zelkowitz who represented me in my disability case. From the very beginning, he treated me with patience, respect, and genuine compassion during what was a very stressful and uncertain time in my life. I had consulted an attorney prior to contacting Joel and... it was a disaster to say the least. The attorney didn’t want to hear the details about my condition and my concerns. I felt hopeless and discouraged until I contacted Joel. From my first conversation with him I knew I was in the right hands and felt confident about my case for the first time. He buoyed my confidence and gave me the support I needed to see this process to its successful conclusion. He took the time to clearly explain every step of the process, answered all of my questions, and made sure I understood what to expect. His knowledge of disability law and attention to detail gave me a lot of confidence that my case was in the right hands. What impressed me most was his dedication. He worked hard to gather the necessary medical evidence, prepared me thoroughly, and always stayed on top of deadlines and paperwork. I never felt like just another case — he truly cared about helping me receive the benefits I deserved. Thanks to his expertise and persistence, my disability claim was successful, and I am incredibly grateful for his support and guidance throughout the entire process. After winning my disability case he was as excited with the successful results as I was. I’ve used other lawyers in the past and none of them can compare to the expertise and compassion I experienced with Joel. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate attorney, I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs help navigating the legal process.

Posted by Kris | March 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent Representation & Legal Support

Joel handled everything with my disability claim with professionalism. He was very personable, honest, attentive, hard working & clear throughout the entire process. He gave me a great piece of mind throughout the whole time he worked on my claim. I would definitely recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Years of Excellent Legal Guidance and Support

I have worked with my disability lawyer for many years, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Throughout the entire process, he has been consistently supportive, proactive, and truly dedicated to my case. He is always quick to return my messages, readily available — even on his cell phone when... needed — and takes the time to explain everything clearly. His responsiveness and accessibility have made what can be a very stressful process much easier to navigate. In addition to providing excellent legal representation, his fees have always been fair and reasonable. It is rare to find an attorney who combines professionalism, compassion, efficiency, and integrity so seamlessly. I am deeply grateful for his ongoing support and highly recommend him to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and dependable disability attorney.

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Paul Kampfer

Employee benefits lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Joel for a number of years. Like myself, Joel practices Long-Term Disability Insurance Law (among other things). We routinely discuss cases and bounce ideas off of one another. I have found that Joel consistently demonstrates strong insight into the law, excellent judgment, and a thorough understanding of both legal strategy and client needs. He is a dedicated and effective advocate for his clients."

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Jennifer Hess

Employee benefits lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the opportunity to work with Joel Zelkowitz as co-counsel on a challenging ERISA disability case, and together we achieved an excellent result for our client. Joel is thoughtful, strategic, and highly effective in his approach. He understands both the legal framework and the practical realities of disability claims and litigation. I have known Joel for approximately eight years, and throughout that time he has consistently demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and strong advocacy skills. He is well respected in the ERISA and individual disability insurance space for good reason. Joel is someone I would confidently work with again and recommend to clients and colleagues alike."

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Paul Kampfer

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Jennifer Hess

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Education

2013

Temple University Beasley School of Law

J.D.

Languages

English

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