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Richard has worked at Seelig Law Offices since its inception. He has helped hundreds of clients obtain disability benefits with the Social Security Administration and with various civil service pension systems. Before working at Seelig Law Offices, Mr. Seelig interned at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and the New York City Police Department Advocate's Office. Richard also spent one year as a student Assistant District Attorney at the Bronx County District Attorney's Office. Richard also served on the Executive Board of The Polestino Trial Advocacy Institute at St. John's University school of Law.
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299 Broadway Ste 1600, New York, NY, 10007-1916
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Posted by Robert | March 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Successful Disability Outcome
I am extremely grateful & appreciative for Seelig Law Offices, LLC. I am suffering severe pain & unable to return to work after experiencing a work related accident. Unsuccessful pain management treatment & multiple surgeries continued to keep me from returning. I met with several law offices to dis...
Posted by Ivory | January 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
The Best Disability Lawyer
I highly recommend Disability lawyer Richard Seelig. Excellent communication explained entire process step by step. Trustworthy and really cares about his clients. Mr Seelig never waivered on my care he always fought hard at each hearing and was always prepared. I am so happy that he represented ...
Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Thank you Mr. Seelig!
I highly recommend Disability lawyer Richard Seelig. I was clueless about the disability process, Mr. Seelig helped made the process easy, and helped me every step of the way. He always gave me his input on everything. If I had to do this whole process again I would definitely pick him as my lawyer. ...
Posted by Paschalidis Law | June 30, 2015 | Social Security Disability
Industry leader for disability, pension and discrimination cases.
Richard B. Seelig is a top attorney that specializes in social security disability, social security pension and discrimination cases. Mr. Seelig is professional, courteous, knowledgeable and experienced. I have sent several clients with disability claims to him and each time the client has called m...
"I endorse Mr. Seelig with confidence. I watched a presentation on Social Security given by Mr. Seelig. It was incredibly informative to a new lawyer. It was immediately apparent why they chose him to give the presentation. His knowledge and skill in this area is incredible. If you need an attorney, call Mr. Seelig first."
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 26
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"I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked for Richard and find him to be extremely competent and knowledgeable on Social Security Disability law. I hope to have the pleasure to work for/with him again some day."
"I endorse Richard on both a personal and professional level. I have known Richard for a number of years and we worked together on occasion. He is a well respected, professional and highly skilled attorney."
"Mr. Seelig is exceptionally knowledgeable in Social Security law as demonstrated by the answers he provides on Avvo."
"Richard has won Social Security Disability benefits for thousands of clients. I have had the pleasure of working with him frequently."
"Richard and I have worked together on countless Social Security Disability Benefits matters. He is knowledgeable and available to clients for any question or concern. We've helped hundreds of clients obtain disability benefits from the Social Security Administration."
"Having worked with Richard on multiple occasions I felt compelled to share my excellent experience here. The Seelig Law office A firm where you can feel 100% confident that every aspect of your case is being handled with care and efficacy. From the moment they are retained till the resolution of the case, the firm's knowledge and care shines. Great firm!"
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2016
New York Metro Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2015
New York Metro Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015 - Present
Partner, Seelig Law Offices, LLC
2009 - 2010
Law Clerk, Seelig and Ungaro
2014 - 2017
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2017
New York City Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2017
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
2010 - 2017
New York Bar AssociationMember
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BS - Bachelor of Science
2016
2016
2016
Torts Law
2011
Trial Advocacy
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