Backed by many years of experience, I represent disabled individuals on a contingent fee basis. This means that if you are not awarded your benefits, you do not have to pay the attorney fee. The contingent fee is generally limited to 25% of the past due benefits, plus expenses. This will not affect your regular future monthly benefits.
Education
Before establishing my own practice, I attended Kutztown State College in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, where I obtained a BS degree in elementary education and French in May of 1970. I graduated Cum Laude.
In addition to my BS degree, I acquired a M. Ed. Degree in December of 1972 in elementary guidance and counseling. I continued my education at Stetson University School of Law in Gulfport, Florida, where I obtained my Juris Doctor in December of 1977. Today, I focus on Social Security disability and family mediation, and I look forward to helping you with your legal needs.
Certifications:
• Board Certified Marital & Family Lawyer by the Florida Bar, since 1988
• Certified as a Family Mediator by the Supreme Court of Florida, since 1994
Legal & Civic Memberships:
• Member of the Florida Bar
• Member of the Family Law Division of the Sarasota County Bar
• Sustaining Member of the National Organization of Social Security
• Claimants Representatives
• Member of Florida Association of Women Lawyers
• President of ZONTA Club of Sarasota 1995-1997 & 2010-2011
• Former Chairman of Better Business Council
• Former Director for Sarasota City Chamber of Commerce
• Master Emeritus Member of the John M. Scheb Inn of Court
• President Family Court Professional Collaborative of 12th Judicial Circuit 2008
