Jaclyn Simmons
Ms. Simmons represents clients in claims for both New York State Workers' Compensation benefits and Social Security Disability benefits. She regularly meets with new and existing clients, helps injured workers file claims for Workers' Compensation, attends hearings before the New York State Workers' Compensation Board, and negotiates and drafts settlement agreements. She has attended hearings before the Social Security Administration throughout New York State.
Education
J.D., Hofstra Law School, 2004
Judicial internship for Hon. Leonard D. Wexler, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 2002
Intern for the United States Attorney's Office, Criminal Division, Eastern District of New York, 2003
Intern for Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Appeals Bureau, 2003
Completion of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy Program (NITA), 2002
Student member Nassau County Columbian Lawyers' Association
Treasurer, Italian Law Students Association, 2002-2003
B.A., SUNY Albany, 2001
Honors graduate, cum laude
Graduate of the School of Criminal Justice:
Major: criminal justice/concentration in sociology; Minor: psychology
Intern for New York State Department of Corrections, 2000
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims, 2005New York, 2004
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
Suffolk County Bar Association
Member Since: 2005
Injured Workers' Bar Association
Member Since: 2005