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Andrew T. Koenig

Andrew T. Koenig

Andrew T. Koenig, Attorney at Law
353 San Jon Rd
Ventura, CA 93001

Phone: (805) 653-7937  |  Fax: (805) 643-3062
http://www.andrewtkoeniglaw.com

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Social Security/SSI - No Fee/No Recovery in Most Cases

Legal Topic

Government & Environment

Preferred New Clients

Information coming soon.

Sub-Categories

Bar Admissions

CA, Jun 1992
Bar Number: 158431

Other Court Admissions

9th Circuit Court of Appeal, Central and Eastern District of California, District of Arizona

Association Memberships

Ventura County Bar Association, California Bar Association

Continuing Education

I attend seminars focusing on Social Security.

Example Cases

I have handled cases from all levels of appeal including reconsideration, hearings before an administrative law judge, appeals council, federal district court and the 9th circuit court of appeals.

Education

Degree:

J.D.

School:

University of Colorado School of Law

City:

Boulder

State:

CO

Year:

1991

Honors:

Scholarship

 

Degree:

B.A.

School:

U.C. Santa Barbara

City:

Santa Barbara

State:

CA

Year:

1986

Focus and Accomplishments:

Political Science

Number of Attorneys

1

State Licensed In

California

Firm Focus and History

My firm focus is Social Security, Disability, and SSI benefits. I started my firm 10 years ago.

Previous Employment Summary

Channel Counties Legal Services: Legal Aid Attorney (1991-1996)

Activities and Awards

None

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

I encourage clients educating themselves on legal issues.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Yes.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

I would be happy to talk to you about your case on the phone or in my office prior to retaining my services.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

I wanted to be in a position to help people in need to protect their rights.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

My legal aid background helps me understand and empathize with people who have disabilities.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

It was an opportunity to help and serve people who are truly in need.

What do you like best about your career?

I like the satisfaction of helping people through very difficult times.

Tell us about your law firm:

I am a solo practitioner and have a bilingual assistant, Elaine. We are always willing to talk to you to see if we can help you.

What are your strengths and style?

I know the pratfalls and the nuisances of the Social Security Appeal System and I can help you navigate them much more efficiently.

I have a straightforward and honest approach to cases. I will appeal cases as far as I can if I truly believe that my client is entitled to benefits.

Personal Interests:

I like to spend time with my family and am an avid sports fan.

Office Manager/Assistant

Elaine Gonzalez

Fax

(805) 643-3062

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Emergency After Hours

No

Foreign Languages

Elaine speaks Spanish

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

No fee if no recovery in most cases. Contingency Fee is applicable.

Hourly Rates

No fee if no recovery in most cases. Contingency Fee is applicable.

Free Initial Consultation?

Free Consultation

Typical Retainer

Typical retainer is 25% or $5,300 which ever is less through the hearing level.

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