Philip Howard Seelig

Philip Howard Seelig

4.6
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 32 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Social Security, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination ... +3 more

299 Broadway Ste 1600, New York, NY

About Philip

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 32 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1992

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Seelig Law Offices, LLC

299 Broadway Ste 1600, New York, NY, 10007-1916

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Philip Howard Seelig's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (10)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend: The Seeligs Got My Disability Benefits Approved

I want to thank Richard and Philip Seelig for their outstanding support in helping me get my Social Security Disability benefits approved. From start to finish, they were knowledgeable, responsive, and deeply committed to my case. Richard took the time to understand my situation in detail, and Philip...’s legal expertise made a real difference when it mattered most. They guided me through every step of the process, kept me informed, and fought hard to make sure my claim was presented clearly and effectively. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, my SSD was approved, and I finally have the support I need to move forward. I highly recommend the Seelig team to anyone facing a disability claim. They treat you like a person, not just a case number, and they get results. They are still helping me even after the case was approved.

Posted by anonymous | May 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

#1 in my book

Philip took so much time to talk to me for hours on the telephone before I even hired him. He is beyond knowledgeable and definitely an expert in his field. I would recommend Philip to anyone who is faced with disabilities when going through a very traumatizing time in their life, he will help you....

Posted by Raphael | December 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent law firm

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Go No Further!!! Your search is over , you landed at the perfect spot for your case. This firm knows exactly what to do involving your case. I cant say enough about this firm ....the team writes incredible briefs and Phil is a master litiga...tor. True professionals in every sense of the word, great communication...answered all questions until you are satisfied. They really do care about winning your case. Choose Seelig law firm when winning matters!!!!

Posted by brian | July 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highest Recommendation

Phil Seelig And Seelig Law is an Excellent law firm . Phil and his staff helped me get my NYCERS disability pension and Soc Sec dis. Phil guided me through the NYCERS pension process and came to my Soc Sec. hearing and guided me through it. Phil is compassionate ,knowledgeable, accessible, and extrem...ely professional. His staff is first rate and I give him the highest recommendation. Thank you

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

New York City police department accidental disability wtc

From the beginning Phil seelig was thorough and took out the time to explain my New York City Police Department three quarters disability case (World Trade Center )He was extremely knowledgable and always professional. He always returned calls back. His staff was excellent. Adam and Matt very profess...ional and courteous always. They were also extremely helpful throughout my whole disability case. All of the staff I interacted with were always professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable. Phil seelig helped me to win my accidental disability case. He prepared my case such an a neat and organized. Manner. I have recommended him to my fellow Police Officers with the highest regards because I believe he is a fighter and will win at the end. I will to continue to recommend him to others outside of NYPD as well.

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Philip Howard Seelig's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Porcaro

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Phil has over 20 years of experience handling disability pension matters for civil servants. He brings with that over 13 years of experience as President of a 11,000 member city union. He has managed thousands of disability pension matters, and oversees every case with great care and responsibility. He has a great track record winning his disability pension cases and I have had the pleasure of working with him frequently."

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Joshua Gohari

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Highly knowledgeable about disability pensions, especially in NYC where he served as a union head for 20 years."

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Renton Persaud

Unknown lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Dressler

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Seelig Law Office in many occasions and will continue to do so. The care and professionalism they show towards each client is unmatched and their knowledge of the law is equally impressive."

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Richard Seelig

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Phil Taught me everything I know about Social Security Disability case. He has helped thousands of Civil Servants obtain their benefits. Our clients can always rely on his knowledge when navigating the administrative maze the is the Social Security Administration."

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Evan Richards

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked as an Associate for Phil Seelig for 8 months, and I came to realize that there might not be another lawyer in New York more knowledge about NYC disability pensions and social security disability than Phil Seelig. He built this firm from the ground up 21 years ago and is still going strong today. Coming from a civil service background himself, Phil knows the NYC disability pension system like the back of his hand, and through his experience, he personally knows most people involved -- on a first name basis. I saw first hand that his success rate is very high, and I would trust him with a case of my own. I recommend him without reservation."

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Joshua Gohari

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Matthew Porcaro

Employment and labor lawyer

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Richard Seelig

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Evan Richards

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2001

Appreciation Award, Fraternal Order of Police

1996

Certificate of Appreciation: Workers Compensation Update, New York State Bar Association

1996

Appreciation Award for Expert Legal Assistance, FDNY Bureau of Fire Investigations

N/A

Distinguished Service Award 1979-1992, COBA (Correction Officers Benevolent Association)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Senior Partner, Seelig Law Offices, LLC

1996 - 2010

Partner, Seelig and Ungaro, Attorneys at Law LLP

1979 - 1992

Correction Officers Benevolent Association President, New York City Department of Correction

Associations

American Bar Association

Fraternal Order of Police

Correction Officers Benevolent Association

President

NYC Uniformed Forces Coalition

Co-chair

NYC Municipal Labor Committee

Vice Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Colon v. Kelly

Favorable to Claimant

Doe v. Kelly

Favorable to Claimant

Matter of Prior v Board of Trustees of City of NY Fire Dept. Pension Fund

Favorable to Respondent

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Education

1992

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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