3/2021 UPDATE: Thanks to everybody who has been kind enough to work with me, to hire me as their attorney or who recommended me. After 42 1/2 years, I have now retired. As Douglas Adams once famously wrote, so long and thanks for the fish! Good things and happiness to all who read this.
Jan
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Jan Kodner is a lifelong Chicagoan. He is a graduate of Von Steuben High School. He graduated with honors from the University of Illinois with a degree in accounting in 1975. After studying the subject and finding it incredibly tedious, he vowed never to practice in that field and decided to try law school instead. He then graduated with honors from Chicago Kent College of Law in 1978.
Jan has practiced in the Social Security Disability field for over 30 years. He is a past chairman of the Chicago Bar Association Subcommittee on Social Security Law. He is also a sustaining member of the National Association of Social Security Claimant's Representatives (NOSSCR). He served as a board member of the SSI Coalition for a Responsible Safety Net. Jan has presented many talks and continuing legal education sessions at NOSSCR and CBA conferences. He is a member of the AARP Legal Plan. Jan received a Distinguished Service Award from the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation in 1997. He is on the referral panels of the AARP Legal Plan, Chicago Bar Association, Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago, NOSSCR and The Ark.
Jan also served as producer and director of his children's middle school variety show from 2001 through 2004. He has written such classics as The Age of Asparagus, Under a C, Hebrew School Dropout, and Yellow Luncheon Meat. He vows to never again set foot into a middle school auditorium. He still writes ribald song parodies for friends and family, to their embarrassment.
His interests include bike riding, nature, pinball, nerdy fantasy fiction and his family.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
"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,"
"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."
Workers compensation lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
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
1980 - Present
Owner, Jan L. Kodner and Associates, Ltd.--RETIRED
2002 - Present
Leading Lawyer's NetworkMember
1985 - Present
The ArkVolunteer Attorney
1984 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
1991 - 1992
Chicago Bar AssociationChairman of Social Security Subcommittee
Case allowed after remand and a new hearing.
Case approved after remand
Reversed and Social Security ordered to pay benefits
Reversed and remanded--benefits awarded on new hearing
Reversed and remanded. Ultimately awarded benefits.
1978
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BS - Bachelor of Science
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Social Security Disability
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Social Security Disability
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The Essentials of Social Security Disability Law
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