Ethan Seth Kaplan

Ethan Seth Kaplan

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 18 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Hutchinson, KS
Practice Areas: Social Security, General Practice

3 Compound Dr, Hutchinson, KS

About Ethan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 70%

Representing claimants at all levels of the social security disability application process.

19 years

70%
General Practice 30%

Handling all types of legal matters including general litigation, employment law, business and commercial law, contracts law, real estate law, probate matters.

19 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Contingency

25%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 16 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Iowa for 18 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2007

Exempt

No misconduct found

Location

Bretz & Young

3 Compound Dr, Hutchinson, KS, 67502

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Ethan Seth Kaplan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brecklyn | February 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Simply Amazing

There is no way to express in words how amazing Ethan was. We had dealt with a different attorney prior to hiring Ethan and the minute we had our consultation with him, we knew Ethan was the attorney we should have hired in the beginning. He is very detailed and explains things so there is no stone l...eft unturned. Ethan always answered our questions as quickly as possible and showed us respect, kindness, and investment in our case. Ethan knows exactly what to do and is confident and direct with his counsel. The professionalism and attention we received from him are beyond excellent. I am extremely grateful for what Ethan did by representing my husband and essentially, our family. He was able to help us win the disability case we had been fighting to win for two years and also secure benefits for our children. I can't say in words how I will always be grateful to Ethan. What I respect the most is his knowledge and confidence. He was very straight forward but so polite and confident in his direction to us. We couldn't have done this without him!! Thank you so much Ethan!!

Posted by Jason | March 9, 2012

Impressive!!!!

We have been utilizing Mr. Kaplan's services over the last few years and could not be more impressed with him. Mr. Kaplan is extremely knowledgeable on a wide array of legal issues. We have worked with other attorney's in the past and find Mr. Kaplan to be an amazing attorney and would absolutely r...ecommend his services!!!

Posted by Cristopher | March 6, 2012

Quality

I truly enjoyed working with Ethan. He is both professional and personable. I would reccommend him to anyone seeking legal service.

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2012

Good outcome!

I had been turned down for social security disability. I hired Mr. Kaplan to handle the appeal. It took awhile, which is standard, but Ethan finally got me approved. I'm thankful for all his hard work and would recommend him to anyone.

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Ethan Seth Kaplan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Myndee Lee

Unknown lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He was very professional and effective."

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Ashley Leavitt

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I used to work for Ethan Kaplan when I was a paralegal. He provides prompt and thorough representation to his clients and I highly recommend his services."

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Richard Samaniego

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ethan for over 12 years. He is a diligent advocate for his clients and a consummate professional."

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Matthew Bretz

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ethan for about five years. He possesses and displays the keen intellect and high moral fiber of an outstanding attorney. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2006

The Order of the Barristers, The Order of the Barristers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Of Counsel, Bretz & Young

2010 - Present

Owner, Kaplan Law Firm, P.A.

2010 - Present

Instructor, Hutchinson Community College

2006 - 2009

Associate, Kaplan, Frese, & Nine, LLP

Associations

2013 - Present

National Association of Disability Representatives

Active Member

2010 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Active Member

2009 - Present

Kansas Bar Association

Active Member

2007 - Present

Iowa State Bar Association

Active Member

Education

2006

Washburn University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Iowa State University

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Social Security Disability Bootcamp Effective Social Security Disability Hearing Tactics

2011

Kansas Kids Gear Up

The Legal Profession

2011

ESL Meeting

Immigration Q&A

Languages

English

Activity

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