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also known as Michelle R. Gottesman
Attorney Michelle R. Gottesman handles every step of the administrative Social Security disability process, from filing initial applications to filing appeals. She has over six years of large firm experience with even more years as a solo practitioner and has specialized in Social Security disability since 2004.
Having over 13 years of Social Security disability experience, there is rarely an impairment or procedural issue she hasn't handled.
Michelle received her Juris Doctor from University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Cincinnati as well as four years studying Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago) and University of Cincinnati. Her academic pursuits have included studying in Scotland and Greece. Michelle is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and Oakland County Bar Assiciation.
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Hearthside Court, West Bloomfield, MI, 48322
10 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Social Security Disability
Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Very helpful every step of the process
Michelle help me from the start with the initial application, help me understand the process throughout and we won my case. Thank you Michelle!
Posted by Lori | October 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Effective and Knowledgeable
I hired Michelle when I was at the hearing level. Due to other circumstances I had to use a larger firm for the application and reconsideration levels. What a difference! I wish I had hired her earlier! The whole process is very stressful, but Michelle was very kind in calming my nerves. The hearing ...
Posted by kenneth | March 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Applied for Social Security Disability
Mrs. Gottesman was very approachable with any questions . I felt at ease with her. She processed all my paperwork immediately. I had heard so many confusing stories about this process and she made it a breeze. I received my disability in a very timely manner. Very pleased with Mrs. Gottesman and y...
Posted by Julie | March 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
My journey with Michelle!
From the minute I met Michelle I knew I'd made the right decision. She is a professional; an expert at what she does. She took my illnesses, along with a dire living situation and turned it into a very happy and quick ending. We used her services a second time when my husband became very ill and coul...
Posted by Sabina | June 15, 2015 | Social Security Disability
Ms. Gottesman's Help with my Disability Benefits
I found it necessary to apply for SSD in late 2011. After some very disappointing contacts with the big and heavily advertised firms, I was fortunate to find her doing a general search for a Disability Attorney. She was immediately responsive and took all the time needed to discuss the circumstance...
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 16
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"I endorse this lawyer."
"Michelle works hard for her clients and is well versed in her area of law. I would recommend Michelle to anyone dealing with a social security matter."
Family lawyer
2018 - Present
President/Attorney, Michelle R. Gottesman, P.C.
2017 - 2018
Social Security Disability Attorney, Mike Morse Law Firm
2009 - 2017
President/Attorney, Michelle R. Gottesman, P.C.
2004 - 2009
Managing Attorney, Disability Attorneys of Michigan
1999 - 2002
Project Assistant, Moody Nolan, Ltd.
2017 - Present
Oakland County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2004
Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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Payment Processing Center for SSA Baltimore, Maryland?
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31 Oct 2018