I've been advocating for the injured and disabled since 1985. I'm active in my church and have directed the Christian Education program for many years. I'm also an adult Girl Scout. I have two children and enjoy reading and discussing books with my book club.
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Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Active | 1985 | 12/28/2020 |
PA | Inactive | 1984 | 01/02/2021 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top Attorney Social Security 2018 | SJ Magazine | 2018 |
Top Attorney Social Security 2017 | SJ Magazine | 2017 |
Top Attorney Social Security 2016 | SJ Magazine | 2016 |
American Jurisprudence Award | Rutgers Law School | 1984 |
Advanced Moot Court Best Brief | Rutgers Law School | 1984 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Law Office of Cathy L. Brackin | 2001 - Present |
Attorney | Prutting & Lombardi | 1992 - 2000 |
Attorney | Hoffman, DiMuzio & Hoffman | 1985 - 1992 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives | member | 1986 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Disability Dispatch | New Rules for Student Loan Discharge | 2013 |
Disability Dispatch | The Geography of Disability | 2013 |
Disability Dispatch | Drowning in Debt? Can Bankruptcy be the Answer? | 2013 |
Disability Dispatch | Collecting Unemployment While Waiting for Social Security Disability | 2013 |
Disability Dispatch | Help with Heating Bills | 2012 |
Disability Dispatch | Drug Addiction & Alcoholism | 2012 |
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Disability Dispatch | Don't Let Facebook Derail Your Disabilty Claim | 2011 |
Disability Dispatch | Safe Link Provides Free Cell Phones | 2011 |
Disability Dispatch | Problems with Grocery Shopping? There is Help! | 2011 |
Disability Dispatch | Youth with Disabilities: Transitioning to Adulthood | 2011 |
Disability Dispatch | Earnings Statements Discontinued - For Now! | 2011 |
Disability Dispatch | Backlog Update | 2011 |
Disability Dispatch | The Importance of Your Earnings Record | 2011 |
Disability Dispatch | 7 Tips for Managing Your Medications | 2010 |
The Women of Gloucester County | Myths of Social Security Disability | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden | JD - Juris Doctor | 1984 |
Montclair State College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1979 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Everything Special Needs Radio Show | Children's SSI | 2014 |
Everything Special Needs Radio Show | Special Needs Children Transitioning to Adulthood | 2014 |
Gloucester County NAMI meeting | Mental Health Issues in Social Security Disability/SSI | 2013 |
Center for Family Guidance | Overview of Social Security Disability & SSI | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Phillips v. Phillips, 267 N.J.Super. 305 (App. Div. 1993) | My client won. |
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Gregory Dibsie, Social security Attorney on Feb 21, 2019
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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.
Christopher Basner, Social security Attorney on May 19, 2015
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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.
Dana Bookbinder, Social security Attorney on Apr 9, 2015
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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.
Richard Swartz, Social security Attorney on Apr 2, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Lynda Hinkle, Social security Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
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I frequently refer clients to Cathy Brackin for Social Security issues because I know she will take great care of them!
Jeffrey Kerstetter, Social security Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
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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.
Andrew Ballerini, Social security Attorney on Aug 12, 2014
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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.