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Michelle Rene Gottesman
also known as Michelle R. Gottesman
About Michelle
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Social Security & Disability
100%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-25%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Michigan for 20 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Michelle R. Gottesman, P.C.
Hearthside Court, West Bloomfield, MI, 48322
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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...
Michelle Rene Gottesman's Lawyer Endorsements
Michael Thomas
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is an extremely knowledgeable and highly skilled attorney."
"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."
Karen Trickey
Family lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
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.
Associations
2017 - Present
Oakland County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
Education
2004
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Juris Doctor
1998
University of Cincinnati
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
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Q&A
Can ssi take a back pay for a minor child due to an overpayment the child did not create?
29 Nov 2020
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Payment Processing Center for SSA Baltimore, Maryland?
31 Oct 2018
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How is it possible for ssi to reduce my ssi amount from $900 to $130 just because she was injured at work and now on state diss?
31 Oct 2018