PRO
Kathleen Mary Dotoli
also known as Kathleen Dotoli, Kathy Dotoli
Virtual Consultation Available
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
lawofficeofkathleenmdotoli.com/Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Kathleen online.
Kathleen Mary Dotoli's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
95 Client Reviews
Showing 11 - 14 of 14 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Dawn | July 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Worker's Compensation and Social Security Lawyer that cares!
Kathleen helped me with a Worker's Compensation and Social Security cases. Two cases in which I did not think I would win after a 4 year battle, but Kathleen Never gave up! and we won them both. She is very knowledgable, caring and really listens to your concerns, and she takes that into the court wh...
Posted by Miriam | May 11, 2017 | Social Security
Excellent
My husband and I went to see Ms Dotoli for help with a complicated social security case. While she didn't feel she was the right person to handle it, she spent over an hour with us going over details, complicated paper work, and making phone calls trying to put us in touch with the right people and o...
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
uncompassionate!! talks a good game yet fails to deliver
6 yr association.. I was a client with a serious ligit suit that was financially and emotionally draining. Mrs detoli did not measure up to the type of lawyer she represented herself to be. She is known for dodging her clients phone calls and being snippy when questioned. Beware of hiring her.. When...
Kathleen Dotoli
Replied last July 24, 2015I am very surprised (and disappointed) to hear this! I am actually quite well known for being very accessible...most of my clients have my personal email AND cell phone to use day, night and weekends. While I cannot always be immediately available, my general rule is a 48 hour turnaround for all messages. If that cannot be achieved, my staff is instructed to schedule an appointment for a face-to-face meeting. And although you didn't leave your name, I think I know your identity since I have so few unhappy clients. Let's be fair...I obtained TOTAL DISABILITY BENEFITS for you after a full trial....the maximum amount of $$ a petitioner can receive. It didn't happen overnight, but with hard work and perseverance, it did happen!
Posted by anonymous | August 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Not a fan
Would not go over my case with me. Left me without knowing what to say in front of judge. Did not come to my defense during hearing, why was she there, could not believe her lack of evidence
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."
Education lawyer
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Business lawyer
Estate planning lawyer
Family lawyer
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