Jan Lane Kodner

Jan Lane Kodner

4.8
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 47 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Skokie, IL
Practice Areas: Social Security

RETIRED, Skokie, IL

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Jan

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 47 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1978

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Jan L Kodner and Associates

RETIRED, Skokie, IL, 60077

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Jan Lane Kodner's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by mike | March 05, 2014

i am stunned:

Mr. Kodner, Mr. Bass, Angel, and Vicki were patience with me. The disability claim with social security took 5 months start to finish. w/ $$$ back-pay. The cost-effective procedures used saved time and effort. My head is still spinning from how fast this worked out. The initial phone interview was a...n hour long. Easy and necessary in retrospect. Following the instructions given was easy . They explained a few details to me 3 times This aided my understating of the whole process.. This firm was recommended to me from another lawyer.

Posted by Mary | February 19, 2014

Best legal experience I have ever had!

I was disabled two years ago and left without the ability to walk. I hired Jan Kodner to help me apply for disability and the experience was excellent. Their office walked me through the process and helped me to figure the best way to present my case to the state which I did by filling out a very... long questionnaire. If I did not have the office's guidance, I would have left out several very important points and probably not been successful in receiving my disability. Within five months of meeting with Jan, and filling out the state's forms, I received my disability. I am very pleased with the result because it is difficult to succeed in collecting disability and I was in the very low percentage of successful applicants. The office was very professional, the staff attentive and courteous, and their fee was reasonable. I recommend this firm highly.

Posted by Leroy | January 13, 2014

This is YOUR Chjoice for the Best Social Security Disability Attorney

I have always been a challenge for lawyers to work with because I have a good knowledge of how the court system and political process work. Jan and I meshed well right away. You have to listen to him, take his advise, follow-up on what he says, and fight for your case. He will too. Remember, you are ...partners in your case. He knows his business and believes in what he does. He loves to help people and that is a big part of his reward. He is great at what he does and very efficient. Listen to his counsel. We finished my case in less than six months. He is a great guy and a great attorney.

Posted by law4977 | September 24, 2013

Dedicated & Hard Working....

This firm was fantastic while handling my Social Security Disability case. Mr. Kodner and his Associates worked very hard. My case lasted over 6 years and they never gave up. The communication was excellent along with their administrative staff. I would recommend Mr.Kodner, as he did not give up... and fought for my rights.

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2013

Mr. Jan L. Kodner

Mr. Kodner got me my disability. He kept me informed while my case was being reviewed. I felt that I could call him for any reason, his staff was helpful too. I got a really good payback, and his fee was lower than I thought it would be. I recommend him to anyone. He is in chicago and I live in ...Wisconsin. Not once did I have to go to his office.

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Jan Lane Kodner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leon Fox

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Jan is an outstanding attorney in the field. He is recognized as an expert in the area. I have relied on him for advice and consult with him for his vast knowledge,"

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Steven Selan

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Know and worked together for over twenty five years Top in his area, honest and hard worker, Always a good result."

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Raymond Asher

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Named #1 Social Security Lawyer in Illinois, Leading Lawyer Network

1997

Distinguished Service Award, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

Work Experience

1980 - Present

Owner, Jan L. Kodner and Associates, Ltd.--RETIRED

Associations

2002 - Present

Leading Lawyer's Network

Member

1985 - Present

The Ark

Volunteer Attorney

1984 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

1991 - 1992

Chicago Bar Association

Chairman of Social Security Subcommittee

Sample of Legal Cases

Wolak v. Astrue, 10 C 6192

Case allowed after remand and a new hearing.

Flores v. Massanari. 2001cv02116

Case approved after remand

Iwachniuk v. Chater, 926 F Supp 753 (ND, Ill., 1996)

Reversed and Social Security ordered to pay benefits

Thompson v. Sullivan, 933 F 2nd 581 (7th Cir., 1991)

Reversed and remanded--benefits awarded on new hearing

Thompson v. Sullivan

Reversed and remanded. Ultimately awarded benefits.

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Education

1978

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

University of Illinois

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Social Security Disability Bootcamp

Social Security Disability

2012

Helping Clients Through the Social Security Disability Process--Online Presentation Social Security Disability Law

2011

Your Aging Clients, Their Parents and You

Social Security Disability

2008

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

The Essentials of Social Security Disability Law

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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