James M. Dolenga

James M. Dolenga

4.7
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 31 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Torrance, CA
Practice Areas: Social Security, Estate Planning

21250 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 500, Torrance, CA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

Most families just want to know that their home and their assets will go to their kids without probate, and that most don't need a lot of extra planning. If you need more, can do that too. Affordable, quality plans that don't break the bank.

50%
Social Security & Disability 50%

We have been representing clients with severe injuries and illnesses in their fight to get the disability benefits they deserve from Social Security. We are there from initial application through a hearing with a judge.

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 30 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1995

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of James M. Dolenga

21250 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 500, Torrance, CA, 90503

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James M. Dolenga's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Marilyn | September 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Disability benefits attorney

Lawyer James Dolenga was knowledgeable confident and great. He advocated on my behalf during my SSDI hearing. Thanks so much!! You are the best.

Posted by Darwin | September 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Very competent and Knowledgeable

Mr Dolenga has vast knowledge on disability cases, was very thorough and on point, his preparation covered every little detail so when time came for hearing there were no hiccups or surprises. I can not stress how knowledgeable he is, he does a fantastic job.

Posted by Beth | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Very knowledgeable!

Mr. Dolenga was very knowledgeable about what to expect in my appeal hearing. He was very professional! I appreciated everything he helped me with! If you need an attorney, he is your man!

Posted by Eugene | July 02, 2017 | Social Security Disability

A true veteran in the social security appeals process

Attorney Jim Dolenga is a true veteran and legal expert in the social security appeals process. He walked me through what to expect, and met me early at my appointment to recap his walk through. After the hearing, he provided clear information on what comes next so I understood timelines, etc. Ove...rall, I felt he was a very good legal counselor in the process.

Posted by Bill | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Appeal Hearing

Attorney Dolenga represented me at a social security appeal hearing. I was well prepared for the hearing and all activities were as expected. Mr. Dolenga arrived one hour before the hearing and walked me through the hearing process and I felt comfortable with my appearance before the judge. I am plea...sed with the services that were provided.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Owner, Law Office of James M. Dolenga

Education

1995

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Spanish

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