$ 250-500 per hour
Alise M. Kellman
About Alise
Biography
I have had my own office since January 1984. I actually handled my first Social Security claim as a volunteer for a senior legal service in 1982. Over the years, the percentage of my practice working with Social Security claimants has increased until about 15 years ago it became the primary focus of my practice. Now, I only handle Social Security law matters, and although disability claims are the majority of the matters I handle, I also represent clients with Social Security retirement, overpayment or paternity issues. I try to have a hands on approach with my clients, and together we come up with a plan for proving their disability. I am also available for consultations when people just want advice on a Social Security related matter. After handling Social Security and SSI claims for over 30 years, I find it to be very fulfilling to know that I can have such a positive impact on the quality of life for my clients when we have a successful outcome. ...And I'm crazy about my two black pugs who are a constant source of entertainment and love!
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Social Security & Disability
100%
44 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-25%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 45 years
State: California
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 48 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Alise M Kellman
4275 Executive Sq Ste 200 PMB 1082, La Jolla, CA, 92037
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Alise M. Kellman's Reviews
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Case Results (12)
Practice Area Knowledge (11)
Advocacy (8)
General Knowledge (4)
Professionalism (4)
Character & Conduct (3)
Recommendation (3)
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Compassion (2)
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Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Elena | March 04, 2022 | Social Security
Extremely helpful!
Had a consultation with Alise on some SSA issues and her expertise in this area provided me with the information I needed in order to resolve my problem. She was professional, easy to talk to and answered all of my questions. I highly recommend her.
Posted by Patricia | March 04, 2022 | Social Security Disability
Expert on Social Security
My sister and I contacted Alise’s office for guidance regarding SSI. Alise’s expert knowledge on Social Security makes her an invaluable resource. Her professionalism and easy to talk to manner made getting all our concerns and questions answered simple. She was thorough and gave objective honest ad...
Posted by Joni | December 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
So caring and helpful
Ms Kellman was a life saver for me. I had been through so much and navigating everything needed to get the disability SS I needed was a mountain I couldn’t and didn’t even know how to climb. Ms Kellman took charge and helped me navigate every hurdle. She is so incredibly knowledgeable and helpfu...
Alise Kellman
Replied last December 27, 2021Thank you for your kind words. If we can assist you again, please let us know. It was a pleasure to work with you.
Posted by Lisa | December 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Positive Experience and Outcome
Alise Kellman is an excellent attorney. I needed help with my disability case and she was very knowledgeable, and explained in detail the process, what to expect, always returns calls, keeps you in the loop as case progresses. Alise is patient and very easy to talk with, bottom line she knows her stu...
Alise Kellman
Replied last December 27, 2021Thank you for your kind words. If we can assist you again, please let us know. It was a pleasure to work with you.
Posted by Dave | November 08, 2021 | Social Security
Alise Kellman review
I contacted Alise to get advise about a social security for a recently widowed Mexican national. Alise was extremely helpful, easy to work with, and patient in explaining the situation clearly to me over several phone calls.
Alise Kellman
Replied last November 09, 2021Thank you for your review. I'm glad I was able to assist you and I hope you will contact me again if you need help in the future.
Alise M. Kellman's Lawyer Endorsements
Kathleen Holden
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Alise for over 15 years through her leadership on the Social Security Disability section of the San Diego County Bar. She is knowledgeable about this area of law and helpful to her colleagues."
"Ms. Kellman frequently answers Social Security questions on Avvo. Her answers show the depth of her knowledge on the subject matter and she is always very thorough in her responses. She is certainly an attorney I would recommend for someone seeking representation in a Social Security matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms Kellman for over 25 years. Although I retired in 1995, she worked with me as I handed over my practice to another attorney. I continue to refer cases to her and consult with her on personal matters."
"As a Workers' Compensation/ Injury Law Attorney I often have the need to refer my clients to a Social Security Attorney. I have been referring my clients to Alise Kellman for nearly 20 years. In fact, Ms Kellman is the only Social Security Attorney that I feel comfortable in referring my clients. Ms. Kellman is that good! I can therefore without reservation or hesitation enthusiastically endorse Alise Kellman!"
Thomas Marshall
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Dec 02
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Professionally acquainted for 30 years."
Jennifer Zorrilla
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Alise Kellman. I highly recommend her for any Social Security Disability or SSI matters. She is very experienced and skilled in all areas of Social Security Disability law. I refer new cases to her if the potential client has an issue that is outside the scope of my practice. She is a zealous advocate, and goes above and beyond for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Leadership Award, San Diego County Bar Association
2010
Leadership Award, San Diego County Bar Association
Work Experience
1984 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Alise M Kellman
Associations
1990 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesSustaining Member
2014 - 2015
San Diego County Bar AssociationSocial Security Section Chair
2008 - 2013
San Diego County Bar AssociationSocial Security Section Co-Chair
Education
1977
Brooklyn Law School
law
1973
SUNY Binghamton
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2015
Social Security Disability Section
SSI Issues Beyond Proving Disability
2015
Handling a Social Security Disability Case
Social Security Disabilit;y
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Social security say evidence in file is not sufficient to evaluate claim and evidence can’t be obtained I was denied, what to do
26 Jun 2022
Q&A
Will there be problems down the road as i sold a car for my aunt but the dealership wrote the check out in my name?
27 Jun 2022
Q&A
Can you be denied for medical disabilty and approved for non medical disability?
27 Jun 2022