Jacqueline W. Merritt

• Current Role: Social Security Disability Hearing Attorney at Shook & Stone
• Experience: Over 22 years handling disability cases before the Social Security Administration
• Licensing: Practicing law in Pennsylvania since 1998
• Expertise:
  • Representing disabled individuals before the Social Security Office of Hearings
  • Securing Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits

Memberships

• National Organization of Social Security Representatives
• Sacramento Organization of Social Security Representatives

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Classical Studies from Villanova University, 1993
• Law degree (cum laude) from Widener Law School, 1999
• Awards:
  • Alexander Scarcione Scholarship in Criminal Procedure
  • Awards in Secured Transactions and Criminal Procedure for outstanding performance

• Started in real estate and construction law
• Shifted focus to Social Security Disability law early in her career

• Lives in: Folsom, CA
• Activities:
  • Involved in Fat Kitty City, a cat rescue organization
  • Fosters cats as needed
  • Enjoys healthy living, travel, hiking, and spending time with family and friends