Andrea J. Burns
Attorney
Andrea J. Burns helps Disability claimants in NJ, advocating at every level of need.
BIO
Andrea J. Burns earned a bachelor’s degree in public health from Johns Hopkins University in 1998. She earned her law degree from Widener University School of Law in May 2003.
She began her law career as a staff attorney at a nonprofit firm. There, she represented low-income clients in landlord-tenant disputes. She also drafted wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. She was a healthcare advocate for senior citizens and low-income families. She helped them with Medicare, Medicaid, COBRA, and other healthcare programs.
In 2011, Ms. Burns was an attorney at a personal injury, workers’ compensation, and SSD firm. It was headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She represented thousands of clients at all levels of appeal for SSD and SSI claims. She has also conducted more than 150 hearings before administrative law judges. She has secured over $724,000 in back payments for her clients.
She was a corporate compliance and development officer for a nonprofit in Mobile, AL. There, she ensured procedures were being followed per the center’s standards. She also coordinated with other departments to identify areas of risk and trends. She then developed action plans for resolving identified issues.
Before joining Pond Lehocky Disability, Ms. Burns was a volunteer attorney. She worked for a nonprofit legal aid network in Mobile, Alabama. There, she represented SSI clients in court and completed pro bono work.
EDUCATION
- Widener University School of Law (2003)
- Johns Hopkins University (1998)
MEMBER
- New Jersey State Bar Association
What people say about us
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“They gave me the help I needed to get through this. I don’t know where I’d be without the help from Jerry Lehocky and his team.”
Larry P.
Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Client
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“Thanks to Mike Parker and Pond Lehocky, I feel good, and I know if I ever need anything in the future, they’re the right people to call.”
Dino T.
Social Security Disability Client
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“The stress level throughout the entire process was so little because of the firm.”
Glenn P.
Social Security Disability Client
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“I was so relieved and so thankful that I was able to communicate with someone who is in my best interest.”
Rhona C.
Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Client
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“Pond Lehocky helped me when I really needed them. I was kind of lost when I got hurt, I did not know what to do. I needed some guidance, and... “Pond Lehocky helped me when I really needed them. I was kind of lost when I got hurt, I did not know what to do. I needed some guidance, and they were there, every step of the way.”
Andrew O.
Social Security Disability Client
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“The whole experience with the firm was awesome. When you have a good legal team, they help lift you up and keep you motivated. I would definitely recommend Pond Lehocky.”
Ramona B.
Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Client
