Annette Lee Rutkowski

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Annette Lee Rutkowski

5.0
5 reviews
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Licensed for 24 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Carmel, IN
Practice Areas: Social Security, Insurance

301 East Carmel Drive, Suite G003, Carmel, IN

Virtual Consultation Available

About Annette

Biography

Providing Personal Attention. Finding Unique Solutions. Every situation is unique. We provide individualized attention and find solutions to your specific SSD issues.

Providing Personal Attention. Finding Unique Solutions. Every situation is unique. We provide individualized attention and find solutions to your specific insurance issues.

Providing Personal Attention. Finding Unique Solutions. Every situation is unique. We provide individualized attention and find solutions to your specific SSD issues.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 85%

I provide representation for Social Security Disability cases at the initial application level through administrative appeals, and in civil actions before the Federal courts.

25 years

85%
Insurance 15%

I provide representation in disputed Long Term Disability claims with private carriers.

20 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%

Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 24 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2001

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Annette Rutkowski

301 East Carmel Drive, Suite G003, Carmel, IN, 46032

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Annette Lee Rutkowski's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional

She was a great attorney to work with. Ten min in front of the judge we won Highly recommend to others Excellent choice.

Posted by Elizabeth | December 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

So appreciated!

I haven't had a lot of need requiring legal advice so I was understandably nervous about hiring one. Annette was the perfect choice and so appreciated. She kept me calm and in the loop at all times and explained all the ins and outs of my case which eventually was decided in my favor. I would have no... qualms at all about using her again.

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2015 | Social Security Disability

Excellent Lawyer

She was an excellent lawyer, that helped us navigate the often confusing, redundant world of dealing with the federal government especially regarding the process of filing for disability. We certainly recommend her services as a lawyer. She kept us informed and was very prompt in answering any quest...ions that we may have had.

Posted by Mike | May 21, 2015 | Social Security Disability

A Disability Lawyer Who Knows Her Stuff!

My case was a difficult one to prove because the symptoms of my illness have changed multiple times, and have sometimes been simultaneous for more than a decade. Eventually, my condition worsened to the point that I had to file for disability. After seeing literally dozens of doctors, who ordered man...y tests, which always came back in the acceptable range, it was decided that I had an occult histoplasmosis infection, though there was no proof. I had many courses of antibiotics before that diagnosis, including Cipro and Levaquin, of the Fluoroquinolone family. There is also no proof of my apparent allergic reaction to fluoroquinolones, because these symptoms can manifest decades later with many of the same characteristics of illness that I currently have or have had. Because of when I filed for disability, many of the records of my illness were not admissible as evidence. I had also worked during much of my illness. These turned out to be significant complications when filing for disability, but Ms. Rutkowski came through with flying colors. Knowing winning my case would be tough, she took on the considerable amount of extra work, and she did it right. She has a thorough working knowledge of the system, and did not hesitate to give me advice, which, no doubt because of her considerable experience, was always correct. The Judge who presided at my hearing was also very thorough, even calling several of my doctors during it, all of which made my hearing lengthy. In the beginning interview, Annette said that she thought she could win. She did. I highly recommend Annette Lee Rutkowski,

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Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 15

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"I endorse this lawyer. Annette is a leader in this field and is always willing to help a colleague. She has been successful in representing claimants in disability matters and in appealing denials."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney at Law, KBAR Legal Services, LLP

2003 - 2012

Supervising Attorney, Keller & Keller

1999 - 2003

Attorney, Holt, Fleck & Romine

Associations

2014 - Present

National Association of Women Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

National Disability Lawyers Network

Member

2003 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

2003 - Present

American Bar Association Commission on Disability Rights

Member

2012 - 2014

Indiana State Bar Association Social Security Committee

Chair

Education

2001

Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

State University of New York, College at Oswego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Social Security Practice

Social Security Practice

2015

Disability Practice Clinic

Disability Practice Clinic

2015

CLE

Social Security Bootcamp

2015

CLE

Advanced Social Security Practice

2012

Social Security Disability Update

Video Conference Hearings

2012

Social Security Disability Bootcamp

Proving Disability under Sequential Evaluation

2011

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Video Conference Hearings

Publications

2023

KBar Legal Services, LLP Can your SSD claim be fast-tracked?

2023

2023

KBar Legal Services, LLP What are the basics of SSDI?

Languages

English

Activity

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