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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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Law Offices of Gail A Spence

West Orange, NJ

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Posted by Lydia | October 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Highly recommend

Ms . Gail A. Spence Attorney at Law was the VOICE to my SSDI case. I couldn't of done what she did if I was doing it on my own. Ms. Gail A.Spence is a master of what she does. Not only that she is very caring,she understands what you're going through and fight til the very end to get what you are ent...itled to. I was always informed by Ms.Spence and her staff/team on every next step and/or in what we needed to do. Her expertise is amazing in how she put things together that made my anxiety at ease. LAW OFFICE OF MS.GAIL A.SPENCE and staff/team thank you so much for fighting this battle with me. I highly recommend.

Posted by Rich | September 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

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 Chris | September 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

The Best Social Security Disability Attorney You Will Find

Gail A. Spence is the best attorney any SSDI applicant could choose. Ms. Spence and her paralegal staff are incredibly patient, and meticulous in their unparalleled guidance and representation. I enthusiastically recommend Gail A. Spence for anyone seeking legal assistance with SSDI benefits.

Posted by Patricia | June 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Compassionate lawyer

Ms. Spence and her team deserve five stars. They go above and beyond to help you. Ms. Spence was very patient, thorough, and knowledgable about the process. She checks in often during the process and I am glad to say she won my case for me. I recommend Ms. Spence to anyone going through the disabi...lity process. She make the process easy and comfortable.

Posted by Nina | May 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

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.

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