Gregory T. Phillips

Gregory T. Phillips

4.6
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 41 years

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

400 Meridian Centre, Rochester, NY

About Gregory

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 90%

Represent Social Security Disability and SSI claimants in initial applications, hearings, and appeals.

24 years

90%
Employee Benefits 10%

Represent claimants for Article 15 Disability Retirement benefits from the New York State and Local Retirement System

11 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 41 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1985

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Segar & Sciortino Attorneys At Law

400 Meridian Centre, Rochester, NY, 14618

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Gregory T. Phillips's Reviews

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Posted by Kris | December 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

The Right Man for the Job

Before securing the services of Gregory Phillips to handle my social Security Disability case, I did a little research. Greg joined Segar & Sciortino as an associate in July 2002 to practice Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income law. After only three years as an associate, Greg ...was named Chair of the firm's Social Security Department. Pretty impressive. As past chair of the Disability, Labor and Employment Law Committee of the Monroe County Bar Association, and a respected member of the National Association of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR), Greg is held in high esteem by his peers. When it came time to present my case for Social Security Disability to the Social Security Department, I was confident that Gregory T. Phillips of Segar and Sciortino was the right man for the job. He didn’t prove me wrong. Greg and his assistant Marie effortlessly guided me through the process. Paperwork that could have been overwhelming, terminology that was like a foreign language, and rules and regulations that seemed confusing, became easy to understand thanks to Greg and Marie’s patience and incredible knowledge regarding the Social Security system. With Greg Phillips excellent guidance, vast knowledge of Social Security law, and his friendly, professional demeanor, the time and money spent on the successful outcome of my Social Security Disability case was well spent. I highly recommend Gregory Phillips to anyone that needs a top-notch lawyer that will listen to your concerns, answer all your questions and truly care about the outcome of your case.

Posted by Sharon | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Review for Greg Phillips at Segar and Shortino

A few years ago we were recommended to see Greg Phillips for my husbands social security disability case. We were very pleased with the results. Recently I was denied my social security disability case. We went to see Greg again. During my waiting period I had an issue that required Greg's immedi...ate attention. He was not skilled in this area, but he made numerous phone calls on my behalf and advised me what should be done. He managed to get a dire need in place and sped up my court date. All said and done I was granted my social security disability and saved me a lot of heartache. Greg was recommended to us and we have recommended him to family and friends who were very pleased with his professionalism and knowledge. I would highly recommend Greg Phillips and Segar and Shortino Law Offices for your legal issues.

Posted by Anthony Ferrara | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Social security

Great highly recommend very good. Everything stated came true. Was very cooperative easy to get a hold of. Very good law firm treated me like I was important not just a client. Great firm. Made a hard system very easy and talked me through everything that could happen. Never left me in the cold alwa...ys responsive would recccomend greg to anyone that asks.

Posted by Chris | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Could not have had a better lawyer.

I went to the office really upset and not at all sure what was going on. After reading the letters that were sent to me, it looked as if i lost all my benefits. Sitting down with Greg, his unbelievable knowledge of everything was totally mind blowing and really put me at ease. i left there feeling al...l the confidence i could. he handled my case as if I were family. He won my case and i could not be more grateful. I'd never use any other lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Not recommend this lawyer

Not quick to return phone calls ,sometimes not at all. My paperwork for ssi was lost the first time and not filed. Legal assistant and office personal act very bothered when you call to leave a message. Do not recommend you use this firm .

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Associations

Monroe County Bar Association

Member

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

Monroe County Bar Association, Disability, Labor and Employment Law Committee

Chair

Monroe County Bar Association, Disability, Labor and Employment Law Committee

Member

Education

1984

University at Buffalo Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

College of the Holy Cross

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Disability Advocacy Program Task Force Meeting

"What Social Security Advocates Need to Know About Workers' Compensation"

2014

Special Topics in Social Security Disability Law

"Effective Direct Examinations"

2010

Social Security Disability and SSI Training

“Workers’ Compensation Offset in Social Security Cases”

2006

Practical Advice for Attorneys Representing the Disabled Client

"The Workers' Compensation Offset"

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