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Samantha Xander
About Samantha
Biography
I have represented thousands of clients fighting to get the Social Security Disability benefits they deserve. I enjoy working with my clients to strengthen their cases and prepare them to testify at hearings. My clients tell me that I keep them informed and calm through a very stressful process. Let me help ease the burden of fighting for what you deserve.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Social Security & Disability
100%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-25%
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 20 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Xander Disability Law LLC
325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
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Samantha Xander's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Mark | February 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
won the case!
knows the system and how to navigate it effectively. was personable and efficient. and won the case!
Samantha Xander
Replied last February 05, 2025Thanks Mark, so glad you won!
Posted by Terra | November 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Absolutely Recommend
We hired Samantha Xander to navigate my husband's SSDI case. She was communicative from day one, very helpful, and competent. She guided us on what we needed to do and/or gather for evidence, and he was approved. I cannot recommend her highly enough, and she is also a pleasure to work with.
Samantha Xander
Replied last November 29, 2022Thank you for the lovely comments! Pleasure working with you and your husband.
Posted by Louise | January 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
SS Disability
I highly recommend Ms Xander. She is professional, caring, understanding and very knowledgeable. She took my disability case, after another lawyer came unprepared for court. She listened to me & did her homework, which led to her winning my disability claim. I once again highly recommend her serv...
Samantha Xander
Replied last December 06, 2021Thank you Louise for these kind words!
Posted by Marty | December 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Awesome lawyer
Samantha Xander is a very professional attorney. She fought for me and won my case. Her dedication, persistence, and knowledge is at a very high level.
Samantha Xander
Replied last December 06, 2021Thank you Marty, I truly appreciate your kind words. It was my pleasure to have helped.
Samantha Xander's Lawyer Endorsements
Elizabeth Vaysman
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Samantha Xander is a highly professional and experienced attorney. She has a kind and candid demeanor, and is very knowledgable in her field of Social Security and Disability Law. Any client would be lucky to work with her!"
"Sam is a highly skilled social security disability lawyer and a zealous advocate for her clients. Having know her for a number of years, I can also say that she is very personable and easy to speak with. I would recommend her for anyone who is experiencing difficulties obtaining social security benefits."
"Ms. Xander and I worked together at the Law Office of Faye Riva Cohen, P.C. Ms. Xander is a talented, invested, passionate, and dedicated attorney who works hard to achieve the best results for her client. I endorse this lawyer."
Alexandria Leitao
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Dec 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I worked with Samantha for several years and I have seen that she is a smart and tough attorney who will fight hard to win your case. She is also extremely knowledgeable in the area of Social Security law."
"I had the pleasure of working with Samantha during our time with a leading national disability firm, successfully representing thousands of clients in pursuit of disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income benefits. Samantha is extremely professional, thorough, responsive and knowledgeable, something that cannot be said for many attorneys. Moreover, she is compassionate and works very well with her clients, navigating them through significant challenges and an otherwise complex process with ease and care. She has a wealth of professional experiences and the personality to match. I wholeheartedly endorse her and would refer her to anyone in need."
"Samantha worked for my law firm as a lawyer starting out in practice, where she acquired various skills. She then joined the Philadelphia office of a national Social Security law practice, where she further honed her skills and specialized in Social Security disability law. Her responsibilities grew to supervising her office. Samantha has excellent rapport with clients and is a concerned, experienced and skillful advocate. I endorse this lawyer."
Jennifer Morrell
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Dec 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Xander is a passionate advocate with integrity, dedication, and extensive experience before the Social Security Administration. Without hesitation, I endorse Ms. Xander's skills as an attorney and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone grappling with a complicated legal challenge."
"I endorse this lawyer. Samantha is an experienced and zealous attorney. She cares about her clients and her attention to detail sets her apart from her colleagues."
"Samantha is a long-time attorney in the community and she is extremely professional to work with. I endorse Samantha Xander."
"I worked for Samantha at the start of my legal career. I have benefited immensely from this experience. Samantha is a highly skilled and very effective advocate. She has my wholehearted endorsement."
Jesse Traugott
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known and worked with Ms. Xander for over 4 years and have found her to be an excellent advocate for her clients. I highly recommend Ms. Xander to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated attorney."
Geofferson Jones
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a very compassionate disability advocate with experience at all levels of the administrative process."
Jennifer Walker
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly recommended, I have worked with Ms. Xander and her legal and supervisory skills are excellent."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2017
Top Attorney Badge, Avvo
2002
Distinguished Class Performance in Trial Advocacy I and II, Temple Law School
2002
Moot Court Honor Society Member, Temple Law School
2001
Summa Cum Laude, Temple University
2001
Beasley Scholar, Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
2001
Outstanding Oral Advocacy in Legal Research and Writing, Temple Law School
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Owner, Xander Disability Law LLC
2007 - 2017
Supervising Attorney, Binder & Binder
2005 - 2006
Attorney, Law Office Of Faye Riva Cohen, PC
2004 - 2005
Appeals Specialist, Health Advocate
Associations
2020 - Present
Temple Law Alumni Association (TLAA)Executive Committee Member
2019 - Present
Temple Law Alumni Association Women's Leadership Initiative CommitteeExecutive Committee Member
2019 - Present
Girls Inc.Volunteer
2017 - Present
Philadelphia Bar Association, Social Security Disability CommitteeCommittee Member
2017 - Present
Philadelphia Bar Association, Women in the Profession CommitteeCommittee Member
2017 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
2013 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaAdmitted to Practice
2005 - Present
State Bar of PennsylvaniaMember
2004 - Present
Temple Law Alumni AssociationMember
Philadelphia Bar Association
Member
2001 - 2004
Women's Law Caucus - Temple Law SchoolMember
2001 - 2004
Student Public Interest Network - Temple Law SchoolMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Over 1,000 SSDI/SSI Administrative Law Judge Hearings
United States District of Pennsylvania for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Social Security Disability cases
Education
2004
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Temple University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Veterans Law Clinic, Delaware Law School
The Practice of Social Security Disability Law
2018
Veterans Law Clinic Course, Delaware Law School
Social Security Disability Claims and Appeals
2018
Simply CLE
The Basics of Social Security Disability Law
2010
Social Security Disability Law Forum
Client Communication: Policies, Procedures and Post-Hearing Inquiries
Publications
2019
Delaware Law School, Widener University
The Practice of Social Security Disability Law
2018
Simply CLE
The Basics of Social Security Disability Law
2006
The Legal Intelligencer
The Medical Authorization Process Under HIPAA; Health Care Law Supplement
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers