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Biography
Mr. Butler is a 1998 graduate of University of Delaware, and a 2003 Graduate of Widener University School of Law. Mr. Butler previously was a Partner at Linarducci & Butler, PA until December 2015 when he moved to Morris James to expand his practice beyond Social Security Disability. He was appointed as an Administrative Law Judge for the Social Security Administration in 2016.
Mr. Butler is admitted to practice in the State of Delaware, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court of Delaware.
Prior to beginning law school, Mr. Butler was in the technology field. He was a computer network administrator for the Delaware Judicial Information Center, a Network Technician for the Delaware State Personnel Office, and he helped establish the Delaware Department of Education Computer Helpdesk.
Mr. Butler was active in oral advocacy while in law school and was a member and the Vice-President of the Moot Court Honor Society and a member of the Moe Levine Trial Advocacy Honor Society. He was a finalist in the Widener University School of Law 2001 Honorable G. Fred DiBona Competition, and a semi-finalist at the Seton Hall School of Law 2002 John J. Gibbons Criminal Procedure National Moot Court Competition. Mr. Butler was on the staff of the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law while enrolled at Widener, and is a member of Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity, Harrington Inn Chapter.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 21 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2004
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Licensed in Delaware for 22 years
State: Delaware
Acquired: 2003
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Suzanne Seubert
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 20
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"Anytime someone (including me) has questions about Social Security Disability, or Supplemental Security Income, I refer them to Steve."
"Steve is extremely knowledgeable in the area of Social Security law and is a strong advocate for his clients. I have referred clients to him for representation in the past and will continue to do so."
"Attorney Butler's depth of knowledge of Social Security Disability law, along with his ready sharing of detailed and informative answers to Avvo visitors, is refreshing, uncommon, and explains my confidence in his work ethic as well as his expertise."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Steven is extremely helpful and has assisted me whenever I have a question in the area of Social Security. I never hesitate to refer clients and my own family and friends to him as I know he will take great care of them."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top Lawyer, Delaware Today
2015
Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Top Lawyer, Delaware Today
2013
Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Top Lawyer, Delaware Today
Work Experience
2016 - 2016
Attorney, Morris James LLP
2007 - 2015
Partner, Linarducci & Butler, PA
2003 - 2007
Associate, Law Office of Gary Linarducci
Associations
2012 - Present
Richard K. Herrmann Technology American Inn of CourtMember
American Bar Association
Member
Delaware State Bar Association
Member
2016 - 2016
Randy J. Holland Delaware Workers' Compensation American Inn of CourtMember
2013 - 2016
Delaware Supreme Court Commission on Law and TechnologyCommissioner
2010 - 2016
National Association of Disability RepresentativesMember
2008 - 2016
Delaware State Bar Association, Social Security Disability SectionFounding Member
2005 - 2016
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
2004 - 2016
Delaware Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - 2016
American Association for JusticeMember
2003 - 2016
American Association for Justice, Social Security Disability Law SectionMember
2003 - 2016
Delaware State Bar Association, Small Firms & Solo Practitioners SectionVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Jopson v. Astrue, 517 F. Supp. 2d 689
Remanded
Education
2003
Widener University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
University of Delaware
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Bifferato Law Forum
Mobile Computing - Best Practices for Delaware Lawyers
2014
2014 Bench and Bar Conference
Mobile Presentations Using the iPad
2013
Recognizing Social Security Disability Claims
Reviewing Electronic Medical Records Using the iPad
2013
DTLA Annual Convention
iPad in Your Law Practice
2012
Legal Technology: Pitfalls, Tips and Fun
Mobile Computing and the Law Office
2011
Social Security Disability
Unforeseen Issues, Best Practices, Ethics and Getting Paid in Social Security Disability Claims
2011
Handling A Social Security Disability Case
Succeeding at a Social Security Disability ALJ Hearing
2011
DTLA Annual Convention
Social Security Disability and the Personal Injury Case
2010
Technology and the Small Firm/Solo Practitioner
Ethical Issues in Attorney Use of Technology
2010
Can Social Security Disability Help Your Client?
Can Social Security Disability Help Your Client
2008
National Business Institute
Handling a Social Security Disability Claim
2008
Delaware State Bar Association
What Every Attorney Should Know about Social Security
Publications
2009
Law.com
Law Firm Done With Paper
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Whats the average cost to appeal a ssdi denial of benefits.?
02 Aug 2014
Q&A
I'm on SSI and Medicaid. I have a $20,000 settlement check from my divorce waiting for me at my attorney's office.
01 Aug 2014
Q&A
Filing Social Security Disability Complaints: Are They Even Worth The Effort
31 Jul 2014