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For approximately 30 years, I have represented claimants for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. My experience as an attorney and thorough knowledge of the disability process, physical and mental illness, injury, and medicine work to benefit the firm's disabled clients who have been out of work or expect to remain out of work for at least one year.
Over the years, I have established a reputation for ethical, professional representation in Social Security Disability matters. I am a frequent lecturer on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) issues at seminars for various organizations.
I am licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. However, because SSDI and SSI claims are administrative proceedings, it is not necessary to be a licensed attorney in every state in which disability claims are handled, so I represent people in Delaware and Florida as well. I am a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association and was appointed co-chair of the Social Security Disability Committee from 2004 through 2013. I am a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR).
My associate,Michael Berkowitz, Esquire, is a graduate of Widener University School of Law. Michael had experience in medical-legal issues working with his father, a physician, before his employment with The Disability Law Office of Jeffrey S. Lichtman, LLC. Mike has an appreciation for my attention to detail and commitment to achieving a favorable outcome for our clients.
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Posted by Catharine | March 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Terrific attorney
Terrific! Mr Lichtman is the best attorney. He helped me through my disability case to a successful conclusion. I would recommend Mr Lichtman to anyone who needs an attorney when it comes to disability. He was always there when you had questions or concerns.
Posted by Andy | December 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Absolutely the best
I hired Jeff to represent me in my Social Security Disability case earlier this year as I had no way of understanding and completing all of the required paperwork. Straight from our first consultation meeting, right on through the successful SSDI approval, Jeff was always promptly available to answer...
Posted by Tracy | November 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Excellent Attorney and Staff!
I contacted Jeff because I applied several years ago for SSDI on my own and got denied. I decided this time to go with an attorney. After much research on SSDI firms, I contacted Jeff and scheduled an appointment. I was absolutely amazed at how thorough he was, we spent hours preparing my initial ...
Posted by Kim | May 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Incredible Experience
Jeffrey Lichtman represented me in the entire SSDI process from application to ALJ hearing and approval. I absolutely, both physically and mentally, could not have done this without him. During our initial meeting, he spent hours gathering facts and filling out extensive paperwork. Jeffrey is effi...
Posted by Mark | September 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Knowledgeable, persistent, gets results
Hired Jeff to handle SSDI hearing in Delaware after being denied. He expertly worked with everyone - client, family, medical professionals, social workers, SSA - to compile, organize and present the complex information needed for a fully favorable decision. He kept in touch and answered questions t...
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I've known Jeff since law school. He's a stand-up guy who really, really knows his way around social security issues. I've recommended Jeff to relatives and have not been disappointed."
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Jeffrey. I know Jeffrey to be an upstanding attorney in the community and I recommend him without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a one of the leading experts in this area of the law. He is very proffesional and caring with all of the social security clients I have referred him and he gets excellent results. I strongly recommned jeff"
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff had worked at our firm prior to going out on his own. I have referred clients as well as family to Jeff for Social Security matters. He knows his stuff!"
"I strongly endorse Jeff as a lawyer for Social Security. He knows this area of law better than almost anyone I know, and I would gladly have him represent someone that I care about."
Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have referred clients to Jeffrey. He is highly skilled and a pleasure to work with. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Top notch in field. Have known for years and tremendously respected. Top notch!"
DUI and DWI lawyer
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
White Hat Award, Legal Clinic for the Disabled
2005
White Hat Award, Legal Clinic for the Disabled
2007 - Present
Owner, The Disability Law Office of Jeffrey Lichtman LLC
1989 - 2007
Associate, Weinstein, Goss, Schliefer, Heisenberg, & Winkler
2007 - Present
Washington Square West TrustDirector
1996 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
1990 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2007
Philadelphia Bar Association Lawyer Referral & Information ServiceCo-chair
2004 - 2013
Philadelphia Bar Association, Social Security Disability CommitteeCo-chair
2004 - 2014
Legal Clinic for the DisabledDirector
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
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