Jennifer Helen Zorrilla

Jennifer's talent, skills and determination were a big factor in winning my case. Her friendly professional manner reassured me as she guided me through the difficult SSA disability appeals process. She knows all the people in the SD social security appeals court, and figures out exactly what's neede...d to put your best case forward. Thanks, Jennifer!

I approached Jennifer after I got my first denial letter from Social Security. We met in March of 2013 to consult with me, looked at my records and told me if she felt I had a case or not. After looking over all the information I had she began telling us what steps would need to be taken to forward m...y case and how she and we would have to go about completing them. We went through a process that she made very easy for me. Most of the legwork was on her side; she was very active in getting the information Social Security was asking for and keeping me up to date on my part. She kept in contact with me via phone and email; I felt the entire time that she was competent and working towards me getting a favorable decision. When Social Security made a mistake with my case and my calls to them wouldn't fix it, I got another denial notice. Jennifer sat down with me to discuss the appeal process and how long it would take. No time during this wait did she make me any promises that she wouldn't be able to fulfill. And she gave me a timetable that sounded insane but was completely accurate on how long it would be before my case would go to hearing. In September 2014 my hearing came up and Jennifer was knowledgeable of the judge I would be facing to tell me what I could expect from him. In preparing me for the date she sat with me and went over what the process would be, who would be in the room, and why they would be there. While in the hearing Jennifer was on point: knew my case, my medical history, and my social ability. She was able to answer all the questions the judge asked without any hesitation or having to shuffle through my account. I received my fully favorable decision in November 2014 at which time Jennifer explained to me what more would happen. She offered me help in case I had any problems with my settlement even though my contract with her ended with my decision notice. I was impressed throughout the entire thing with her professionalism and support.

When has a lawyer ever told you not to use their services because it’ll cost money you don't need to spend? That's what Jennifer told me when I contacted her about my husband's application for disability benefits! After patiently listening to our rather complicated situation, she told me that I was... capable to apply on behalf of my husband and, because of that, she didn't feel right taking the money the state would designate for her if she did the process for us. I have contacted her several times since with related questions and she has always refused payment even though she answers my calls right away and has given me great advice. She says we should use her services only if we have to go to the final appeal stage. You can bet we will do that!