Attorney

Posted on: 2010-03-04

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PROFILE

             An attorney who has 15 years of legal experience advocating for Social Security Disability claimants, and also extensive experience managing public relations for non-profit organizations.

            Strengths in research, writing, negotiating, persuading, listening and outreach.   

Law Office of __________________

Glen Rock, NJ              1995 – 2007

Solo Practice with some estate planning and real estate transactions. Primary emphasis on Social Security Disability claims. Interviewed clients to craft medical and employment histories. Procured and reviewed medical records. Researched medical conditions and created forms unique to each client so doctors and therapists could quickly reply to key issues. Collaborated with medical providers and employers to supply compelling narrative reports. Wrote multi-page memoranda detailing facts and law to submit with medical and employment documents in advance of federal hearings before Administrative Law Judges. Prepared clients for hearings in multi-hour rehearsal sessions. Elicited testimony at hearings to focus on issues and to correct or elaborate on earlier responses.  Reviewed Decisions of Administrative Law Judges and Award Notices for accuracy, and conferred with clients in follow-ups. Monitored Social Security’s Payment Centers to ensure prompt and correct payments to clients.

Binder and Binder

New York, NY 

1987 – 1995

Contract Lawyer for multi-state law firm.  Represented Social Security Disability claimants at federal hearings in New Jersey.

1983 – 1985

Law Clerk.  Interviewed clients at intakes and conducted rehearsals for Social Security Disability Hearings.  Wrote Appeals briefs after reviewing legal and medical files spanning a period of three to five years. 

Auto Caravan Corporation

1985 - 1987

In-House Counsel for national transportation company.  Litigated claims in New Jersey and New York.  Hired and supervised lawyers for cases in other states.  Wrote Petition of Certiorari to Supreme Court.

New York City Department of Consumer Affairs

Summer 1983

            Intern.  Researched issues and wrote memos.

Non-Profit Experience   1990 – 2008

Publicist 2006-2008

Temple Israel              Ridgewood, NJ 

Identified new media contacts.  Wrote press releases based on interviews with committee chairpersons and featured speakers.  Submitted press releases and photos to media.  Pitched stories to editors and reporters, resulting in feature article in Religion section of The Record.

Arts Association Board, School Chair and Docent 1993 - 2001

TIC TOC Cultural Arts Organization   Ridgewood, NJ   

            Conferred with board members from four towns to purchase prints and artifacts, select theater presentations and create policy.    Conceptualized new publicity program for professional children’s theater programs, increasing attendance dramatically.  Participated in massive annual cleaning and inventory of exhibits.  Contributed to planning and execution of month-long Anniversary Celebration. Chaired Docent program at elementary school, scheduling and assisting 25 parent volunteer docents, organizing and contributing to resource files, and setting up and dismantling monthly exhibits.  Served as classroom docent, creating age-appropriate presentations and hands-on activities for students.

Computer Lab Coordinator 1999-2001

Clara E. Coleman Elementary  School  Glen Rock, NJ

                        Enlisted parent volunteers to supervise students in computer lab during winter lunch       hours and arranged schedule of coverage; also volunteered in the lab weekly.

Library Assistant 1994-2001

Clara E. Coleman Elementary School   Glen Rock, NJ

Aided younger students with book selection.  Checked out books for students.  Re-shelved books. Inventoried books at year-end. 

Fashion Show Co-Chair 1995

Clara E. Coleman Elementary School Glen Rock, NJ

Created invitations. Coordinated responses and arranged seating. Solicited journal ads and prizes. Formatted journal. Conceived themes to bundle small prizes and packaged prizes.  

EDUCATION

Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School New York, NY     JD

Northwestern University                Evanston, IL       BS Communications