Walter Walkenhorst III

Walter Walkenhorst III

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 52 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Social Security

1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1500, Philadelphia, PA

About Walter

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Social Security & Disability 100%

Disability representation and advocacy in claims for Social Security and SSI disability benefits for adults and children. Representation at all appeal levels, including Federal Court.

39 years | 1,700 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 52 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1974

Active

No misconduct found

Location

A Center For Disability Benefits Law

1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1500, Philadelphia, PA, 19103-1815

A Center For Disability Benefits Law

610 Old York Road, Suite 210, Jenkintown, PA, 19046-2867

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Walter Walkenhorst III's Reviews

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Posted by Ginamarie | January 29, 2013

Recommendation!

My father in law recommended Walter to me for my oldest son. I give him 5 starts because he really is 5 stars! What I like most about him he is a very friendly, straight forward man who does what it takes to get the job done right and Rosemary (i am guessing his assistant) is one of the most sweetest... ladies who response quickly and is very good at her job! I recently recommended my uncle to them and so far he is satisfied even though he did not meet him in person yet! Thank you for your service and keep up the good work!

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Walter Walkenhorst III's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Seltzer

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Walter (Ted) Walkenhorst is the consummate professional. He prepares cases meticulously and represents his clients zealously. I have interacted, professionally, with Ted for more than 25 years. Because my practice area is Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation and his is Social Security, we often represent the same clients in the pursuit of different types of benefits. My clients uniformly report complete satisfaction with Ted's work product. Moreover, Ted is a caring person who understands how disability impacts the lives of his clients. I am honored to be his friend and colleague, and I am privileged to offer my unqualified endorsement."

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David Cornish

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this Walter as I have professionally worked with his firm and found them to be honest, diligent, and very professional."

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Harold Semanoff

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am pleased to endorse this lawyer. Ted is the finest Social Security Disability Attorney that I know. I have been referring clients to him for over 30 years with one success story after another. He is a consummate gentleman and a tireless advocate for his clients."

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Eric Lechtzin

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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David Seltzer

Workers compensation lawyer

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David Cornish

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Harold Semanoff

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

American Jurisprudence Award,

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Founding Partner, Disability Benefits Law Center

1987 - 1998

Founding Partner, Disability Law Center of Fischer and Walkenhorst

1979 - 1987

Lead Attorney, Spear, Wilderman, Sigmond, Borish, Endy and Silverstein

1973 - 1979

Attorney, Community Legal Services, Inc.

Associations

1978 - Present

Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Bar Member

1975 - Present

United States District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Bar Member

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

Montgomery Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

Education

1973

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

Princeton University

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