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 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Cedric | January 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

SS Disability

When working with Social Security Disability you need to be fluent in their language when filling out documents or speaking to a representative. One attorney who’s updated on new laws and fluent in Social Security Disability language is Jan Kodner. I kept him updated on any new information that wou...ld have an impact on my case. He told me what to expect from Social Security Disability Office before they had contacted me. He is a lawyer who likes to be updated on all commutations and will contact the Social Security Disability Office before they contact you. His organizational skills were not just helpful to me, but very helpful to the Social Security Office in processing my claim. It took just a few months to receive my Social Security Disability thanks to Attorney Jan.

Posted by Phyllis | April 16, 2015 | Social Security Disability

Recommendation for Jan L Kodner - Social Security Disability Attorney

Working with Attorney Jan L. Kodner and his staff was a extremely positive experience in pursuing social security disability. I tried to file on my own only to be rejected, then a friend recommended contacting Jan L. Kodner and Associates in Chicago. I was amazed how they used their years of experi...ence, professionalism and diligence to have a successful outcome with my case. It was a long battle, with several appeals, but they perservered. I am forever thankful and they deserve the most compensation available for their hard work. He also just recently merged with another social disability attorney group, Rabin, Kodner, Brown which will provide even more experience. I would definitely recommend this attorney.

Posted by law4977 | September 24, 2013 | Social Security Disability

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 William | July 25, 2013 | Social Security Disability

Review from William

I am very satisfied with my personal experience with Mr Kodner and all the staff at his law firm. I personally spoke with Mr Kodner at the very beginning and also worked with his associate. The associate I worked with was very knowledgeable and I felt assured that I was in good hands. Mr Kodner infor...med me of the process for applying for Social Security Disability and answered all my questions. Any time I ever called Mr Kodners firm, the person answering the phone was knowledgeable and knew that I was a client of Mr Kodners. All his staff are top notch women and men and very nice people to talk to. Mr Kodner kept me informed every step of the way of the process for applying. In the end I had a favorable out come to my application. Thank You so much Mr Kodner for representing me in this very important personal matter. I highly recommend Mr Kodner for Social Security Disability matters.

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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

Workers compensation lawyer

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Stephen Lane

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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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