Cathy Lee Brackin

Cathy Lee Brackin

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 41 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Turnersville, NJ
Practice Areas: Social Security

4151 Route 42, Turnersville, NJ

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Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 40 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 41 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1984

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Cathy Lee Brackin

4151 Route 42, Turnersville, NJ, 08012-1723

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Cathy Lee Brackin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by Floyd | September 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Successful Disability Claim

In 2013, I hired Ms Brackin to assist me in applying for Disability. She informed me that its not unusual for these claims to be initially denied. She added that if this occurred, we might be more successful if the case had to be appealed before a judge. Well, the case was denied and we recentl...y appeared before the assigned judge who listened to my appeal. I am extremely happy to report that at this level, we were successful and it was determined that I was eligible to receive full disability going back to 2012! The process took 3 years to complete, but it was well worth it. During this time, Ms Brackin kept me abreast of any communications between herself and the state. She was thorough in interviewing me for specific work-related and health-related information. She was accurate with her prediction about the length of the process. She maintained constant contact with me and always answered my questions and returned my calls in a timely fashion. In short, Ms Brackin was committed to my case and was professional in her interaction with me and the judge. I highly recommend her. In fact, I have already done so!

Posted by trish.mattjon | May 25, 2011 | Social Security Disability

An Excellent advocate for the disabled

I applied for SSD in October, was denied in January. I contacted Ms. Brackin, she took me in right away and handled the paperwork for a review of my case. She took me in right away and completed my questionnaires, submitting all forms by fax and internet, no delays. When second review was denied, she... set up an appeal in Pennsauken, had docket no. and court date in very short time. Before court date, March 30, a letter came from the judge, finding for me "in full favor". When I called her, she stopped what she was doing and called the judge and verified the authenticity of the letter. (her letter came snailmail the next day). Total time: about 2 months.

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Cathy Lee Brackin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Dibsie

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Cathy is the only attorney that I would trust referring my clients to assist with their disability filings. She is a very thorough, competent and sympathetic attorney."

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Christopher Basner

Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Cathy Brackin, Esq., for Social Security claims. I refer clients to Cathy with confidence. I have never had a client complaint regarding Cathy."

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Dana Bookbinder

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cathy is an experienced and exceptionally knowledgeable attorney who is passionate about her work. She gives top-notch service to her clients, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services to a client or friend."

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Richard Swartz

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lynda Hinkle

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I frequently refer clients to Cathy Brackin for Social Security issues because I know she will take great care of them!"

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Jeffrey Kerstetter

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Brackin without reservation. She is the single most skilled attorney in her area of practice I have been acquainted with and I refer people in need to her whenever they come my way. She is diligent, dedicated, knowledgeable, and client-centered in her approach to the practice of law."

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Andrew Ballerini

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Brackin is an intelligent and caring lawyer. She knows social security law as well as any lawyer in New Jersey. She gets great results for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Top Attorney Social Security 2018, SJ Magazine

2017

Top Attorney Social Security 2017, SJ Magazine

2016

Top Attorney Social Security 2016, SJ Magazine

1984

American Jurisprudence Award, Rutgers Law School

1984

Advanced Moot Court Best Brief, Rutgers Law School

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Office of Cathy L. Brackin

1992 - 2000

Attorney, Prutting & Lombardi

1985 - 1992

Attorney, Hoffman, DiMuzio & Hoffman

Associations

1986 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

member

Sample of Legal Cases

Phillips v. Phillips, 267 N.J.Super. 305 (App. Div. 1993)

My client won.

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Education

1984

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Montclair State College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Everything Special Needs Radio Show

Special Needs Children Transitioning to Adulthood

2014

Everything Special Needs Radio Show

Children's SSI

2013

Gloucester County NAMI meeting

Mental Health Issues in Social Security Disability/SSI

2010

Center for Family Guidance

Overview of Social Security Disability & SSI

Publications

2013

2013

Disability Dispatch The Geography of Disability

2012

Disability Dispatch Help with Heating Bills

2012

Disability Dispatch Drug Addiction & Alcoholism

2011

2011

Disability Dispatch Backlog Update

2011

2010

2010

The Women of Gloucester County Myths of Social Security Disability

Languages

English

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