Evan W. Wolfson
Top rated Social Security Disability attorney in Carnegie, Pennsylvania
Wolfson Legal, LLC
Practice areas: Social Security Disability
Licensed in Pennsylvania since: 2006
Education: University of Pittsburgh School of Law
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Dedicated to advocating for the vulnerable, Evan W. Wolfson delivers effective legal representation at Wolfson Legal, LLC, in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Concentrating on Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits, he serves clients throughout Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia from the greater Pittsburgh area. Having successfully litigated hundreds of claims across all administrative levels and in federal court, he combines compassionate, client-focused service with tireless advocacy to help disabled individuals secure the essential benefits they deserve.
An alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Mr. Wolfson served as operations manager for the Law Review, earned a Dean’s Scholarship and received two CALI Excellence for the Future Awards. Admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania in 2006, he remains deeply committed to professional excellence through his active memberships in the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) and the National Lawyers Guild, combining rigorous academic credentials with dedicated advocacy.
Beyond Social Security Disability claims, Mr. Wolfson brings extensive experience to workers' compensation, personal injury and federal labor law matters. Deeply committed to community and professional leadership, he serves on the Advisory Board of the Heinz History Center’s Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives and acts in an advisory capacity for various labor organizations. Frequently lecturing on both legal and genealogical topics, he combines versatile legal advocacy with a strong dedication to historical preservation and civic engagement.
Mr. Wolfson adopts a thorough, client-centered approach that pairs deep administrative fluency with relentless courtroom advocacy. Grounded in a complete understanding of complex federal benefit regulations, he meticulously prepares every claim from initial filing through federal appeals. By combining tailored strategy, clear communication and empathetic support, he demystifies the legal process for disabled individuals, ensuring each client receives focused, dignified representation designed to secure their benefits as efficiently as possible.
Practice areas
Social Security Disability- 100% Social Security Disability
First Admitted: 2006, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: https://www.wolfsonlegal.com/about-1/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Sustaining Member, NOSSCR (National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives); Member, National Lawyers Guild; Member, Allegheny County Bar Association, 2020
- Member, Allegheny County Bar Association
- Member, National Lawyers Guild
- Vice-Chair, Allegheny County Bar Association Social Security Pratitioners Committee, 2024
Representative Clients
- Farmer v. Kijakazi, Civil Action No. 21-1896 (W.D. Pa. Feb. 15, 2023), 2023
- Fatur v. Kijakazi, Civil Action No. 21-336 (W.D. Pa. July 11, 2022), 2022
- Rainey v. Saul, Civil Action No. 19-1197 (W.D. Pa. Oct. 8, 2020), 2020
- Hickey v. Berryhill, No. 17-1036 (W.D.Pa. Aug. 14, 2018)., 2018
- Fell v. Saul, Civil Action No. 19-857 (W.D. Pa. Jul. 14, 2020), 2020
- Gibb v. Saul, Civil Action 19-518 (W.D. Pa. Apr. 16, 2020), 2020
- Bryant v. Colvin, No. 15-1017 (W.D.Pa. June 21, 2016)., 2016
- Johnson v. Berryhill, No. 17-574(W.D.Pa. May 23, 2018)., 2018
- Altman v. Colvin, No. 13-994 (W.D.Pa. Sept. 23, 2014), 2014
- Howe v. Astrue, No. 12-93 (W.D.Pa. Feb. 14, 2013), 2013
Pro bono / Community Service
- Advisory Board, Rauh Jewish Archives Advisory Board, Heinz History Center, 2023
Honors
- Served as staff and Operations Manager of Law Review. , Univ. of Pittsburgh Law Review
- Selected to Super Lawyers List
- Received CALI Award in law school in Torts, Criminal Procedure. Award issued to best in class., CALI Excellence for the Future Award
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2024
- Rising Stars: 2016