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Gail A Spence

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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 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 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!

Posted by Sean | December 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney

An Expert In Her Field | Equally Versatile Staff | Delver Results

"Ms. Spence is an expert in her field", this was the recommendation I got from multiple other attorneys when I was looking for representation for my social security disability. And as I sit here today, I can say without any doubt that Ms. Spence is an expert attorney in her field. I found Ms. Spenc...e and her team to be highly professional, versatile in law and process, kept me fully informed and did not let up until the right outcome was achieved. Ms. Spence and her team understand what clients with disability face on a daily basis and they demonstrated sensitivity and compassion when it was needed. It is because of all these reasons I feel so strongly and feel so comfortable to recommend Ms. Spence to you. I am grateful to Ms. Spence for all her hard work of my behalf.

Posted by Laura | October 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

LOOK NO FURTHER FOR A SOCIAL SECURITY ATTORNEY

Search no further if you need an attorney for Social Security Disability! I would give 10 stars to Ms. Gail A. Spense if it was possible! After becoming disabled from an injury, I didn't know which way to turn. Ms. Spence and her competent staff including Mr. Kalfani, took all my stress and conce...rns away. The entire process was handled with extreme professionalism, knowledge, compassion and expediency. They follow-up with every new detail and even after I was approved, Ms. Spence assured me that they would be available should I have any questions or concerns in the future! Thank you so much for making the whole process a truly exceptional experience!

Posted by David | October 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Simply Far and Away the Best SSDI Lawyer

I am writing this review because the Office of Gail A. Spence in my experience is second to none in the field of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) practice. The staff and Ms. Spence are very professional and thorough with their advice and guidelines when it comes SSDI. This office knows w...hat they are doing. In early 2022, I filed for Social Security Disability Insurance and was denied. I felt defeated and discouraged. I thought I filed correctly but obviously I did not. I had no idea what I was doing. I knew I could not file again on my own. I needed professional assistance. I contacted several lawyers, even one that advertised on cable TV, and none of them gave me the confidence that I was going to win my case. When I contacted the Office of Gail A. Spence, they were different in their approach to me. I knew from my initial interview I had a fighting chance to win. Ms. Spence was very upfront about my chances of winning but also displayed a caring attitude and said she would fight for me. Due to my illness, I was not often on top things, such as appointments, etc., but her office worked with me to keep me on track. In the end, I was recently approved for my SSDI. I give thanks to God but also to Ms. Spence’s for her diligent hard work. If you are looking for winning results, just contact Gail A. Spence.

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