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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
Other places you can find Kathleen online.
Kathleen Mary Dotoli's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
95 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 29 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Jessica | May 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability Benefits
Kathleen’s professionalism and expertise helped me receive social security disability benefits. Kathleen and Chelsea were kind, knowledgeable, and answered any questions promptly. Made me feel like they truly cared and wanted only the best for me! Highly recommend!!
Posted by Chris | February 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Highly-qualified and truly recommended
Kathleen M. Dotoli, Esq. ....Sometimes words of thanks are not enough for the magnitude of work you do for your clients! I am eternally grateful for what you done for me. You came highly recommended. The team at Kathleen M. Dotoli, Esq. were tremendous from start to finish! Kathleen and her team we...
Posted by Genevieve | July 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Disability Appeal
Hired Kathleen and her team to represent my sister for a disability appeal. Truly the best decision we could have made. It was a long wait and quite nerve wracking but My sister won her appeal and it was all with the help of Kathleen and her undeniable expertise in the field and this branch of law. ...
Posted by Mike | September 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Knowledgeable and professional
I was very happy to have Kathleen Dotoli in my corner. After finding out I could no longer work and other people saying it was a long and difficult process, I chose Ms Dotoli to help me. From filing for SSDI thru the conclusion, I could always reach out and receive a prompt, courteous and profession...
Posted by Cathy | March 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Highly reccommend
Kathleen helped with my husbands social security appeal. She was extremely knowledgeable about the process taking the weight off of us. She navigated us through each step quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend her
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