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Gail A Spence

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 27 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at West Orange, NJ
Practice Areas: Social Security

West Orange, NJ

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Licensed in New Jersey for 27 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1998

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West Orange, NJ

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Posted by Rich | September 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Tireless Advocacy in Obtaining Social Security Disability Benefits

I recently had the privilege of assisting a friend with a disability in applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, and secured the services of Gail A. Spence, Attorney at Law. Ms. Spence and her paralegal staff were truly outstanding in every aspect of their representation of my frie...nd. From our initial consultation, Ms. Spence exhibited remarkable patience in explaining the intricate SSDI application process. She meticulously guided us through each step, ensuring we understood the requirements and what to expect. Her thoughtful and compassionate advice provided immense comfort and clarity during what can often be a daunting experience. Throughout our interactions, Ms. Spence maintained an unwavering level of professionalism. She is a tireless advocate for her clients, consistently exhibiting a laser-like focus on her client's best interests. Her dedication and expertise were evident in every action she took. I wholeheartedly recommend Gail A. Spence to anyone in need of legal assistance in obtaining SSDI benefits. She is a credit to her profession.

Posted by Nina | May 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

The best team!

If I could give a higher rating than 5 stars I would for Gail and her team! They go above and beyond. All communication was done over the phone. Documents were sent via mail or faxed. They were very sympathetic toward our cause and were very patient to answer each and every question we had, even if i...t was a repeat question. We tried filing ourselves for SSDI and were denied. With Gail's help, we were successful the second time around. I would highly recommend Gail and her team to anyone in need of her expertise.

Posted by Anne Marie | June 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Successful! Social Security Disability for Mental Health

After years of battling mental health issues, I came to the realization that I could no longer be productive at my job. Someone close to me suggested I contact Ms. Gail A. Spence to represent me in filing a claim for social security disability. I’m so glad that I did! After filling out a simple fo...rm on her website, I received a call from her office within a day. I provided all the requested information to Ms. Spence and she filed the application for social security disability on my behalf. Her office kept me informed of any updates as I waited for the application to be reviewed. I was shocked at how quickly my claim was reviewed and approved! I found Ms. Spence to be very professional, knowledgeable, compassionate, and thorough in the handling of my case. Her expertise is beyond compare. I wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Spence if you’re contemplating filing for Social Security disability. Don’t do it on your own! Allow Ms. Spence to skillfully navigate the process for you…do exactly as she says and you will quickly achieve a favorable result!

Posted by Cindy | June 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Grateful and Appreciative

I HIGHLY recommend Gail A Spence to assist you in your Social Security Disability application process. Ms Spence helped this intimidating and overwhelming process become a calm and manageable experience. She is an ethical professional and outstanding communicator. Ms Spence was ALWAYS accessible and... available to address my concerns. Her knowledge and expertise with navigating the system is evident!

Posted by Yana Belokowsky | June 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Best disability lawyer!!!!

The law office of Ms. Gail A. Spence, and her office staff including Mr. Kalfani, literally saved my life, and words cannot begin to express how grateful I am to Ms. Spence for helping me win my disability case. She is extremely knowledgeable about SSD laws and works very hard for the best interest o...f her clients. Ms. Spence was very thorough, knowledgeable, understanding, and patient as she helped me obtain my disability. She returned phone calls immediately, walked me through every step of the way, and alleviated much of my anxiety while going through my disability process. Ms. Spence provided outstanding service as a lawyer and help and compassion as a great person, and I will always have a special place for her in my heart. If you want to win your Social Security disability case, then you want Ms. Spence to represent you!

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