Diane M. Kwitoski

Diane M. Kwitoski

4.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 44 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Ferndale, MI
Practice Areas: Social Security

650 Livernois St, Ferndale, MI

About Diane

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Social Security & Disability 100%

Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims from application to appeal.

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 44 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1981

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Kwitoski & Associates PLLC

650 Livernois St, Ferndale, MI, 48220-2304

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Diane M. Kwitoski's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by David Michael Klemmer | February 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Pleased, Very Happy!

I could not have been happier with Diane's assistance to me. She was compassionate, understanding and helped me a great deal with my case. Although it has been five (5) years since she worked on my claim, she recently took the time a few weeks ago to address a social security detail over the phone wi...th me - I appreciated that very much. I highly recommend Diane's legal expertise!

Posted by Susan | December 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Money hungry

I do not believe she was compassionate she did not put an effort in my case, basically everything was handed to her on a golden platter, and if she took the time to read any of the documents she would not have gone into court and bullshit to the judge just to win the case and walk away with $6,000. O...f you think if you win it was worth the $6,000 that she basically stole from you and you did all the leg work and on top of that I did the work to get my children their benefits, they deserved but she did Nothing because she had gotten her money, so We filed the paper work that she should have with the court and she turns around and send us a letter about the money they would be getting because the court notified her, not only does she try to take the credit like she did the work!! What a joke but yet have the nerve to bill me for more money after she already received her payment the maximum amount of $6,000, you sure know how to play on the disabled and poor in hopes they might be stupid enough to fall for your games Now I understand why people always say you cant trust attorney, you might be the reason that gives attorneys a bad rap

Posted by Janet | July 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful and very Knowledgeable Lawyer

Diane is a wonderful and knowledgeable lawyer. She knows what she is doing and helps you understand the process of how everything works and is there every step of the way w/ you. She will do her best to fight for you like she did for me. In that process I finally got my disability because of her and ...her office. I highly recommend Diane to anyone that is looking for a Lawyer that will work for you and fight for you!

Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2014

excellent, knowledgeable, and a caring counselor of law

A very dedicated and caring attorney. She got my disability approved and was helpful in other legal issues. I highly recommend her services.

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Diane M. Kwitoski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Diane is a compassionate attorney who represents her clients with the zealous advocacy that you would want in an attorney. She is well known and regarded in the legal community as being a great advocate for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Appointed to Qualifications Advisory Committee, Jennifer M. Granholm

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Social Security Attorney, Kwitoski & Associates PLLC

1995 - 2010

Attorney, Diane M. Kwitoski

1992 - 1995

Partner, Goodman Eden Millender and Bedrosian

1982 - 1992

Associate, Goodman Eden Millender & Bedrosian

Associations

1997 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Social Security Lawyers Section

Member

1988 - Present

United States District Court Eastern District of Michigan

Admitted to Practice

1982 - Present

6th Circuit Court of Appeals

Admitted to Practice

2008 - 2012

Workers' Compensation Qualifications Advisory Committee

Appointed Member

1999 - 2000

State Bar of Michigan, Social Security Lawyers Section

Past Chair

1998 - 1999

State Bar of Michigan, Social Security Lawyers Section

Secretary

1994 - 1995

State Bar of Michigan, Workers' Compensation Law Section

Past Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Smereczynski v. Secretary of Health and Human Services 944 F 2d. 2961 (6th Cir. 1991)

Askew v. Ann Arbor Public Schools 431 Mich. 714 (1988)

reverse and remand to the WCAB

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Education

1981

Michigan State University College of Law

J.D.

1976

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Referees Association of Michigan Annual Conference Social Security Disability and SSI

2010

2010 National Medical Conference on Behcet's Disease Your Rights for Social Security Disability

Languages

English

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