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Jerry Persky
Jerry Persky Law Offices
5657 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite #340
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 938-4000 | Fax: (323) 938-4068
http://www.jerryperskylaw.com/
Representing people before the Social Security Admin.
Legal Topic
Government & Environment
Preferred New Clients
I do social security and Social Security Administration cases. I represent disabled people in all stages of the social security appeal process including federal court. I also work with cases where benefits have been terminated, and I help the client to reestablish their benefits.
Sub-Categories
Social Security
- DAC (Disabled Adult Child Benefits)
- Disability Discrimination
- DWB (Disabled Widows and Widowers Benefits)
- Individual Disability
- SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)
- SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1980
Bar Number: 96574
Specialty Certifications
None.
Other Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Central Districts of California; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio; 9th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals.
Association Memberships
California Bar Association member; Los Angeles County Bar Association; National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR); Los Angeles Social Security Attorney's Association, and the National Lawyers Guild.
Continuing Education
I go to National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, and the National Lawyers Guild conferences a few times a year. I partake in Los Angeles Social Security Attorney's Association meetings throughout the year.
Papers and Publications
No.
Example Cases
The typical case would be one where the client has been denied benefits by the Social Security Administration. I help the client to appeal it and we take it to Federal court and get their benefits reinstated.
Education
Degree:
B.S.
School:
Kent State University
City:
Kent
State:
OH
Year:
1972
Honors:
No.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Education.
Degree:
Masters
School:
Kent State University
City:
Kent
State:
OH
Year:
1976
Honors:
No.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Education.
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
People's College of Law
City:
Los Angeles
State:
CA
Year:
1980
Honors:
No.
Focus and Accomplishments:
None.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
I learned social security law when I was employed by the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles in the late 1970s. When Legal Aid lost some of its funding and could no longer represent disability applicants they started referring the cases to private attorneys. I began to receive referrals through them.
We deal with people who are denied disability benefits. They retain me to help them with their appeal and I represent them in administrative hearings. I also work with people who are cut off of benefits.
Previous Employment Summary
I worked with Legal Aid Foundation in Los Angeles for a year. I worked for the labor firm Levy and Goldman for about six months, and then I went into private practice.
Activities and Awards
I was the Chair of the Los Angeles County Bar Social Security Section.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I think it is important that clients understand the process of appealing and also that they understand the requirements of the social security/disability programs. I think it is important that clients educate themselves about their conditions so they are able to be assertive in their wellbeing.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I welcome documents prepared by clients. I encourage my clients to send me papers, medical records and such regarding their case.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am not sure I would be dealing with that issue as I deal with people who want representation. In the past people who have represented themselves have been referred to me for representation.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I was very politically active in college and some of my activities brought me into contact with attorneys and the legal system. I believed I could use law as a vehicle for civil change. I believe that all people should be entitled to access to the legal system.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I had so many jobs when I was growing up and in most of the jobs I had I was required to interact with other people. A lot of the jobs were low-paying manual labor jobs. Those jobs gave me an appreciation for hard work, working as part of a team, and being sensitive to the day-to-day problems people have.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I wanted to help people who have traditionally denied access to the legal system, and people who are low income or disabled. There are very few lawyers who handle these kinds of cases. My area of law required a lot of interaction with clients.
What do you like best about your career?
I enjoy helping people get benefits that they deserve. I feel good when I can bring a measure of comfort to people.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner, so all of my clients deal directly with me. I have two secretaries who are bilingual paralegals.
What are your strengths and style?
My strength is that I am a fierce advocate for my clients. I am pretty well organized and have been working in this area of law a long time. I am not stand-offish. I am always open to talking with my clients and run a very open office. I get a large number of referrals from former clients and I take that as a vote of confidence from them.
Personal Interests:
I do a lot of travel. I love my family - my wife and kids. I enjoy sports.
Office Manager/Assistant
Laura Gomez
Fax
(323) 938-4068
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
secretaries are bilingual in Spanish and English.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
If a client wins his/her case, a percentage (25%) of past due benefits is withheld by the Social Security Administration and is paid to the Attorney. There is no fee to the attorney if benefits are denied.
Hourly Rates
No.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, I offer a free consultation for as long as I need to in order to get the information I need.
Typical Retainer
No.
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