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Lew Insler Explains Social Security Disability to the Workers’ Comp Board

2015-04-21T12:19:58+00:00

Many of our clients have Workers' Compensation cases going on at the same time we are representing them in their Social Security Disability or Long Term Disability claims. Having handled the Workers' Comp claims myself for over 20 years before turning exclusively to the other areas gives me a leg up on maximizing client benefits [...]

Lew Insler Explains Social Security Disability to the Workers’ Comp Board2015-04-21T12:19:58+00:00

Disability Alphabet Soup: Sorting Through the Maze of Legal Abbreviations

2015-03-24T11:37:32+00:00

Congratulations to Lew Insler, whose latest article, "Disability Alphabet Soup: Sorting Through the Maze of Legal Abbreviations" was just published by DisabilityWorld.com. It reviews a long list of legal abbreviations, mostly disability claim related, and explains how each one may relate to your case. Written in a light and humorous style, the article is written [...]

Disability Alphabet Soup: Sorting Through the Maze of Legal Abbreviations2015-03-24T11:37:32+00:00

Brian Anson to Appear at National MS Society Legal Day on May 8

2015-02-24T11:00:13+00:00

Attorney Brian Anson will be one of the featured legal specialists at the National MS Society Legal Day on May 8, 2010 in White Plains, NY, sponsored by the MS Society's New York City-Southern New York Chapter. The Legal Day will provide a forum for attorneys and specialists to meet with individuals to consult on [...]

Brian Anson to Appear at National MS Society Legal Day on May 82015-02-24T11:00:13+00:00

Lew Insler to Present Social Security Disability Requirements Outline at National Optometry Conference

2015-02-10T10:57:21+00:00

I am excited to announce that I will be making a joint presentation with Dr. Rochelle Mozlin, an optometrist, at the annual conference of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) on Wednesday, October 13. Dr. Mozlin and I are presenting a joint poster entitled "Social Security Disability: Understanding and Navigating this Medical-Legal Quagmire." [...]

Lew Insler to Present Social Security Disability Requirements Outline at National Optometry Conference2015-02-10T10:57:21+00:00

Brian Anson to Speak About Social Security Disability and SSI to POINT Program Members

2015-01-20T10:37:04+00:00

This Sunday, October 24, attorney Brian Anson will be the featured speaker at a meeting of POINT (Pursuing Our INdependence Together), a program run by the WJCS (Westchester Jewish Community Services). POINT is a non-sectarian program designed to provide assistance so that developmentally disabled and learning disabled individuals can live independently. Mr. Anson will be [...]

Brian Anson to Speak About Social Security Disability and SSI to POINT Program Members2015-01-20T10:37:04+00:00

Brian Anson Brought his Disability Law Expertise to the National Multiple Sclerosis Law Day in May

2015-01-06T10:32:55+00:00

On May 8, 2010, I had the privilege of volunteering my time and expertise in Disability Law alongside several other local professionals at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Law Day in White Plains, New York. The other volunteers brought their respective expertise in areas such as matrimonial law, financial planning, job discrimination, and estate planning. [...]

Brian Anson Brought his Disability Law Expertise to the National Multiple Sclerosis Law Day in May2015-01-06T10:32:55+00:00

Brian Anson Reflects About His Presentation to POINT on SSI and SSD Benefits

2014-12-23T10:29:26+00:00

Over the weekend, I had the privilege of addressing approximately 30 members of key staff and parents of members of the POINT (Pursuing Our INdependence Together) program in White Plains. The parents in the group have disability-entitled children who live independently with some support from WJCS (Westchester Jewish Community Services) and JCCA (Jewish Child Care [...]

Brian Anson Reflects About His Presentation to POINT on SSI and SSD Benefits2014-12-23T10:29:26+00:00

Thanks to the Caregivers

2014-12-16T10:26:03+00:00

First impressions mean a lot, especially when we as Disability attorneys are trying to determine the strength of a case the first time we meet a potential client. Many claimants come in with a family member or close friend who has taken on the role of caregiver to one degree or another. A recent incident [...]

Thanks to the Caregivers2014-12-16T10:26:03+00:00

Financial Planning so You Can Collect Social Security if You Need It

2014-12-02T09:21:29+00:00

I met a very pleasant prospective client yesterday who had been working steadily as a performer for many years. I asked him for a copy of his earnings statement to determine what his monthly benefits would be and I was surprised to see that despite having worked for many years, he had zero earnings throughout [...]

Financial Planning so You Can Collect Social Security if You Need It2014-12-02T09:21:29+00:00

Announcing a New Associate at our Firm

2014-11-25T09:19:09+00:00

Hermann Law Group, PLLC is pleased to announce that Brian M. Anson, Esq. is now an Associate at our firm. Mr. Anson has been practicing Disability Law since 1997. He joins us in representing our clients in all aspects of their disability claims, from intake to appeals. Mr. Anson is a graduate of Hofstra School [...]

Announcing a New Associate at our Firm2014-11-25T09:19:09+00:00

SSD: Good News From the Second Circuit Court For a Claimant Denied Disability Benefits

2014-10-28T22:45:00+00:00

New York Social Security Disability Attorney A recent decision out of New York's Second Circuit Court illustrates how important it is to have an aggressive, tireless New York Social Security Disability Attorney on your side if you've been denied benefits. The Case Background and Initial Denial of Benefits As a New York Social Security Disability [...]

SSD: Good News From the Second Circuit Court For a Claimant Denied Disability Benefits2014-10-28T22:45:00+00:00

Who qualifies for Social Security disability benefits

2014-10-21T22:04:38+00:00

As a New York Social Security disability law firm can explain, you might be eligible for disability benefits if you have become disabled before reaching retirement age. Under the Social Security Act, an employee who becomes disabled is eligible for Social Security disability benefits. In most cases, eligible disabled workers will receive benefits in an [...]

Who qualifies for Social Security disability benefits2014-10-21T22:04:38+00:00

Social Security Disability Case Denied – Don’t Give Up!

2014-10-14T21:18:59+00:00

As we have mentioned in previous posts, the Social Security Disability benefits claims process often follows a long and winding path. The good news is that a benefits claimant gets several bites at the apple, so to speak, with several layers of appeal available. The bad news is that the Social Security Administration (SSA) initially [...]

Social Security Disability Case Denied – Don’t Give Up!2014-10-14T21:18:59+00:00

Filing Deadlines, Lawyer Representation in Social Security Disability Cases – Courtney v. Colvin

2014-10-07T20:42:43+00:00

There is no way to underestimate the value of having a good lawyer represent you in a Social Security Disability claim. In Courtney v. Colvin, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York recently made clear that courts – like the Social Security Administration (SSA) – aren’t likely to hold the hands [...]

Filing Deadlines, Lawyer Representation in Social Security Disability Cases – Courtney v. Colvin2014-10-07T20:42:43+00:00
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