Alecia Elston

Alecia Elston

4.9
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 38 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: Social Security

400 Meridian Centre, Rochester, NY

About Alecia

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Social Security & Disability 100%

I help sick and injured people secure the benefits they are entitled to through the Social Security Administration.

22 years | 1,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 38 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Segar & Sciortino Attorneys At Law

400 Meridian Centre, Rochester, NY, 14618

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Alecia Elston's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

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Posted by Cindy | May 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Superior Attorney

I was referred to Alecia through a relative of mine. I have used many different attorneys in my life. Alecia by far was the best. She is thorough, responsive, involved and patient. Every email or phone call was answered promptly and always answered all my questions with compassion and respect. If yo...u're looking for a social security disability attorney, look no further, she is the one & only!!!

Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Social Security Disability

Alecia Elston was a very professional attorney. She coached a counselled me on every aspect of my case. She is very much spot on for details not to mention showing empathy and compassion. I did not expect to feel like a family member, but she did. Also with grand results !!!!!!

Posted by Sandra Brown | February 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Sandra Brown

After having a very active work life where I had very physical jobs and always had a job on my feet and an avid walker I never thought I would be seeking to obtain an attorney to obtain social security benefits. I hired Alecia twice once back in 2012 and the second in 2019 . Although I had returned ...to work and thought it was all behind me after having back surgery 6 yrs later I returned to her because after having foot surgery and chronic pain in my entire body. Alecia did a fantastic job in obtaining SSD benefits for me. It is a long process but she did a great job keeping me informed and educated on the process which helped me to be less anxious about my future. Life changes and we have to adapt I thought I would be working for much longer but I'm glad that Alecia was there for me! I cant thank her enough! I recommend her highly.

Posted by Billie | October 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional,experienced social security lawyer

Alecia Elston was very professional, knowledgeable, compassionate, seasoned, sympathetic, committed advocate for her client. I was very impressed with the way Alecia was prepared for court she was very organized and well spoken in court and presented a persuasive case on my behalf. I saw that Alecia ...enjoys her job by her demeanor and dedication. I will definitely refer Alecia Elston to anyone who need a lawyer. Thank you Alecia Elston !!!!

Posted by Devorah Kelvington | May 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

HORRIBLE!!!!!!

She is an absolute waste of time and greedy!!!! I am completely disabled and my case was rock solid. I made the mistake of going with this firm. I contacted them in Oct. Of 2013. Filled out all the paperwork and sent it back the same day I got it. I thought they had filled it. I knew what it would ta...ke time. So I didn't call them. Finally after hearing nothing come January, I called. She had no idea who I was! Then she tells me they didn't file my paperwork! Stupidly I stayed with them. The few times I did call, I had to leave multiple messages and only once did I get a phone call back. There is more, but I don't want to waste to much more of my time on them. I ended up switching to stanley law and they were amazing! I won my case! Now I get a letter from ssd saying that Alecia Elston is charging me $1,000 for 4hrs and 45mins! It's disgusting. Because of the time I wasted with this incompetent group, we are now $40,000 in debt. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!!!!!

Alecia Elston

Replied last May 02, 2016

I am sorry you had a negative experience. At Segar & Sciortino we strive to provide the best possible outcomes for our clients and to provide high levels of customer service. I myself have been doing social security disability work for twelve years and pride myself on my high rate of positive outcomes. While I understand your frustration, our office did file your application and promptly appealed it. I would have loved the opportunity to represent you at hearing as well, however you chose to obtain other counsel which we understand and respect. We filed a fee request because we did perform work for you and it is standard to request a fee in this scenario. As far as our records show you have not contacted our office directly about this matter and I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss it with you. In any event, I am happy that you were ultimately approved and that you are currently receiving benefits.

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Special Counsel, Segar & Sciortino, PLLC

1988 - 2004

Assistant District Attorney, Monroe County District Attorney

Education

1987

University at Buffalo Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

State University of New York

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

NOSSCR

Initial Applications for Social Security

2009

NOSSCR

Advocacy at Appeals Council

Languages

English

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