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Daniel S. Jaffe
also known as Dan Jaffe
About Daniel
Biography
Daniel S. Jaffe represents clients claiming benefits from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, the New York City Police Pension Fund, and the Social Security Administration.
Ungaro Cifuni & Jaffe serves as Disability Counsel to the NYPD Captains Endowment Association, Lieutenants Benevolent Association, Sergeants Benevolent Association and Detectives' Endowment Association.
291 Broadway, Suite 1400, New York, New York 10007
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
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Licensed in New York for 12 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 12 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Ungaro Cifuni & Jaffe, LLP
291 Broadway, Suite 1400, New York, NY, 10007
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Daniel S. Jaffe's Reviews
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11 Client Reviews
Daniel S. Jaffe's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Social Security law and obtaining disability benefits is a highly specialized area of Federal Law. Most lawyers are not qualified to handle a Social Security matter. That's why if I have Social Security matter in New York, I don't hesitate to refer them to Daniel S. Jaffe. He is accomplished in that area as well as personal injury and administrative law. I endorse this lawyer."
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Michael Anderson
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I am impressed with his responses and profile."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"It gives me great pleasure to write a recommendation for Daniel Jaffe who has worked under my direct supervision for 4 years. Dan is a hard working, devoted and diligent attorney who is respected and well liked by both the clients and staff members of this firm. I have great confidence that Dan will become a distinguished member of the bar."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Presidential Scholar, New York Law School
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney, Ungaro & Cifuni, LLP
2011 - 2011
Torts - Manhattan Trial Unit, New York City Law Department, Office Of The Corporation Counsel
2009 - 2009
Legislative Office, New York City Council
2006 - 2008
USMC, United States Marine Corps
Associations
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
New York County Lawyers' AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Princeton Association of NYCMember
2011 - 2012
New York County Lawyers' Association, Tort Law SectionCo-chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Richter v. Cardozo
2015 NY Slip Op 05887
Seiferheld v. Kelly
2015 NY Slip Op 02011 (1st Dep't 2015)
Richter v. Kelly
2013 NY Slip Op 07803
Cruz v. Kelly
2013 NY Slip Op 31458(U)
Torres v. Kelly
2013 NY Slip Op 00130
Betancourt v. Kelly
2012 NY Slip Op 30510(U)
Seiferheld v. Kelly
16 N.Y.3d 561, 948 N.E.2d 1285
Education
N/A
New York Law School
Juris Doctor
N/A
Princeton University
Artium Baccalaureus
Speaking Engagements
2018
Membership Meeting
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund and WTC Health Program
Publications
2015
New York Law Journal
In re James J. Seiferheld
2015
New York Law Journal
Richter v. Cardozo
2013
New York Law Journal
IN RE DIANA TORRES, pet-res, v. RAYMOND KELLY, ETC. Respondents-ap
2013
New York Law Journal
IN RE ROY T. RICHTER, ETC. pet-res, v. RAYMOND KELLY, ETC. Respondents-ap
2012
Brooklyn Barrister
Zadroga Act Reopens the Victims Compensation Fund of 2001,
2011
New York Law Journal
In "Troubling" Case, Judges Say Only Board Can Revoke Pension
2011
2011
New York Law Journal
Matter of Walsh v. Scoppetta, No. 225
2011
New York Law Journal
Matter of Seiferheld v. Kelly, No. 84
2011
Brooklyn Barrister
Social Security Disability: What every lawyer should know
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can Medicaid pay me for mental disability if I am already collecting SS retirement of $1,000 a month? If so, what is the max?
16 Dec 2018
Q&A
When I reach retirement age and my Disability Check changes to a Social Security Check, does the benefit amount stay the same?
16 Jan 2017
Q&A
The disability form it asksDuring the last 14 months, have you been unable to work because of illnesses, injuries or conditio
01 Jun 2016