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Kathleen Mary Dotoli
also known as Kathleen Dotoli, Kathy Dotoli
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About Kathleen
Biography
Providing effective and courteous legal counsel to Jersey Shore residents for over 25 years. Workers' Rights are Human Rights.
Experienced and courteous legal representation of your Social Security Disability case.
Experienced and courteous legal representation of your Workers' Compensation case.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
31 years
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-33%
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 31 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Kathleen M. Dotoli, LLC
225 Washington Street, The Cottage, Toms River, NJ, 08753
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Online Presence
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Kathleen Mary Dotoli's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
95 Client Reviews
Showing 46 - 50 of 95 reviews
Posted by BRICE | December 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
5 star review
Kathleen and her staff are excellent. They handled a disability claim for me and exceeded even my expectations of what to expect. I would advise anyone looking for a lawyer in her field to contact her first.
Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Social Security Disability
I am completely satisfied with my experience, especially during Covid. Whenever I called the office with questions, I always received a call back that very same day. During my phone hearing I was confident, comfortable and at ease thanks to Kathleen. I highly recommend Kathleen, she did a wonderful...
Posted by Jackie | September 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Two denials and approved
After being denied twice for SSD, Ms Dotoli worked with me and the system to finally get to an approval via hearing. Thank you for your professionalism. Jackie
Posted by Mike | August 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Highly recommend Kathleen
My wife was initially turned down for SS disability Benefits, I read reviews online and got in touch with Kathleen's office. She quickly got all the paperwork and doctors paperwork resubmitted. In two months we received a letter from Social Security that she was approved for full benefits . We could...
Posted by Kristen | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Awesome lawyer and person!
Ms. Dotoli is not only a good lawyer but she is a good person. Extremely hard to come by in today's world. She really cares about her clients and their wellbeing. She fights for her clients and works hard to get them what they deserve. She's been my worker's comp lawyer for years and I highly recomm...
Kathleen Dotoli
Replied last July 09, 2020Wow! Thank you Kristen! We think you're pretty great too! I'm glad you continue to place your confidence in us!
Kathleen Mary Dotoli's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kathleen Dotoli is the lawyer you want in a workers compensation claim. She is very experienced and has helped thousands of clients with their workers compensation claims. I endorse this lawyer."
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Kathy is a caring, knowledgeable and zealous advocate for the disabled and injured. I highly recommend her law firm!"
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Kathleen. She has a social security and workers' comp law practice and has been trying cases for over two decades. She is not only a highly intelligent and strong advocate, but approaches issues with common sense and practicality."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Dotoli is the consummate professional. She is so well-versed in Worker's Comp. and takes care of her clients with a personal touch. I highly recommend her."
"Ms. Dotoli is an outstanding attorney who puts the needs and desires of her clients first. She is highly respected by her colleagues and the Judges she appears before on a daily basis. She is a champion for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Kathleen is a hard-working, compassionate and extremely intelligent attorney. I would highly recommend Kathleen to any individual with a work-related injury."
"Kathleen is a highly experienced and compassionate advocate for injured and impaired individuals. Well versed in workers' compensation law and social security law. I highly recommend her and I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2018
10 Best Social Security & Disability Law Division, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2017
10 Best Social Security & Disability Law Division, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
10 Best Social Security & Disability Law Division, American Institute of Legal Counsel
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Owner, Attorney, Law Office of Kathleen M. Dotoli
2002 - 2014
Attorney, Kushinsky Dotoli & Gans LLC
1999 - 2002
Attorney, Law Office of Robert Olkowitz
Associations
2017 - Present
Ocean County Bar AssociationTrustee
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Ocean County Bar AssociationPro-Bono Committee
2015 - Present
American Red Cross - Southern NJ DivisionBoard Member
2013 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
2009 - Present
New Jersey State Bar FoundationMember
2009 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Workers' Compensation SectionChair Elect
2009 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember, Vincent J. Apruzzese Mock Trial
2006 - Present
Ocean County Bar AssociationCo-chair, Workers' Comp Committee
Education
N/A
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Workers' Compensation: Your Legal Rights
2015
Contractual Considerations When Choosing a Contractor After Storm Sandy
2015
Social Media & Litigation
2013
Medicare Portal Usage
2011
Origins of NJ Workers' Compensation
Publications
2015
2015
2015
2015
2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Should I hire an attorney and how will this affect my employer ?
10 Dec 2025
Workman's comp?
24 Jul 2025
Can I sue the hospital I am employed at, if a patient assaulted me and the employees knew the patient was violent?
22 Nov 2024