Atty. Jennifer Modell
Jennifer Modell earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago and her Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law in 1991. Attorney Modell began her legal career with the public defender’s office in New York City, gaining invaluable experience in criminal defense.
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Jennifer Modell is an Attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Berger and Green Attorneys at Law. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on ssd and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1992), Rhode Island (2003), and Pennsylvania United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York United States Distric (2008). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1985). Active member of NOSSCR, Allegheny County Bar Association Allegheny County Bar Association National Organization of Social Security Representatives. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jennifer Modell earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago and her Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law in 1991
- Attorney Modell began her legal career with the public defender’s office in New York City, gaining invaluable experience in criminal defense
- She later expanded her practice to include civil rights and immigration law
- In 2007, Modell relocated to Pittsburgh and joined Berger and Green, where she developed a passion for advocating for clients facing disabilities and navigating the complexities of Social Security disability claims
- After several years, Ms. Modell broadened her expertise by working in management and supervisory roles
- She gained experience in Social Security law at Caroselli Beacher, served as an Associate in Special Education Law at Ruder Law and managed social security lawyers and projects as the Managing Attorney for Project Management at Neighborhood Legal Services
- She rejoined Berger and Green in 2024, where her clients continue to value her compassion, perseverance and commitment to their claims
- She is also a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association Social Security Practitioners Committee and the National Organization of Social Security Representatives (NOSSCR.) In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Modell is deeply involved in the local community
- She serves on the boards of the Autism Connection of Pennsylvania and is a past member of the Board of Trustees of Achieva, two organizations dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities
- Attorney Modell was recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2014 to 2016 in the area of Social Security Disability Law, an honor awarded to only 5% of attorneys in the state
- Her expertise, combined with her genuine dedication to her clients, makes her a trusted advocate for those needing assistance with disability benefits
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SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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