Awards

The firm is honored to announce that partner, Ted Walkenhorst, Esq. was awarded an "AV" rating by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory in April, 2005.  This rating is only given to lawyers who have "very high to preeminent legal ability" and the highest ethical standards.  Ted has now joined a select group of attorneys across the nation who have been distinguished in this way. 

In April, 2005, Ted accepted an invitation to join the Institutional Review Board of Norristown State Hospital.  The Board meets on a monthly basis and is charged with protecting the interests of mental patients at the hospital who are participating in clinical research studies.

Speaking engagements

On September 30, 2005, Ted presented a two hour in-service training program for the treatment staff at Hedwig House, Inc. in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.  Hedwig House provides support services as well as vocational and housing support for individuals with mental illness.

Ted addressed the Adult Services Unit at the Hall-Mercer Community Mental Health Center on October 6, 2005.  Hall-Mercer is the outpatient psychiatric program for Pennsylvania Hospital.

The Disability Benefits Law Center was a sponsor of the 14th Annual Lupus Loop on Sunday, October 30, 2005.  We have been actively involved with the Lupus Foundation of the Delaware Valley for over 15 years.

Ted and Dave are available to speak at any time to your group or organization, just call our office at 1-866-886-0660.

Recent client testimonials

            Mr. Walkenhorst,

            I want to thank you for winning my case.  Thank you for your belief in me and your persistence.  I pray that God will continue to bless you and your law practice.

                                                           Sincerely,

                                                           Bertha L.

            Dear Ted,

            I want to thank you for all the time and meticulous care you and your staff took with my case.  I'm sure that your handling this case is why we won. 

                                                            Thank you,

                                                            Kathy C.

            Hi David,

            I would like to thank you for all your help. Without your help I would not have won my disability case.  Also, it was nice to have a lawyer care about me first and not the money.  The compassion you showed me meant a lot.

                                                            Thank you,

                                                            Bruce C.

            Dear Ted,

            Thank you so very much for allowing God to use you to get my Social Security benefits.  John and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  We pray that God would bless you richly.  Your staff is superb, Ted.  Thank them for their kindness.

                                                            Love,

                                                            Jeanette T.

Dear David and Rosemary,

            I can't thank you enough for all you have done for me and my family.  I don't know how we would manage without disability at this point, but knowing someone understands and is on your side makes an enormous difference to someone in chronic pain.

                                                            With gratitude,

                                                            Janet H. 

If you or someone you know has any questions about disability benefits, call the Disability Benefits Law Center for a free consultation at: 215-886-0660, toll free at:  1-866-886-0660 or email us at:  info@disability-benefits-law-center.com  The Disability Benefits Law Center maintains offices in Center City Philadelphia and Jenkintown.  The Disability Benefits Law Center focuses its practice exclusively on Social Security and private disability matters.