Amanda Bonnesen
Social Security Disability Lawyer
As Managing Partner at Berger and Green, Attorney Amanda J. Bonnesen is dedicated to representing individuals in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia in Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cases. With extensive experience and a deep commitment to her clients, she understands the life-changing impact these benefits can have. She takes pride in guiding her clients through the disability process, ensuring they receive the support they need to move forward with their lives.
Education and Early Career
Graduated from The Linsly School (1999)
Earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice from the University of South Carolina
Participated in the National Student Exchange at the University of Wyoming
Earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Dayton School of Law (2006)
Clerked for Judge Walter Rice (Federal District Court, Sixth Circuit) and Judge Jennifer Sargus (Belmont County, Ohio)
Legal Experience
Began her career as an Assistant Public Defender in Allegheny County, gaining extensive courtroom experience
Joined Berger and Green, representing clients in SSD and SSI cases across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia
Member of the Social Security Practitioners Committee of the Allegheny County Bar Association
Professional Recognition
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – Rising Star (2017-2021)
Recognized among the top 5% of attorneys in Pennsylvania for peer recognition and professional achievement
Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern & Western Districts of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, Eastern & Western Districts of Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit
Professional Associations
National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR) – Member
Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA) – Member
ACBA Social Security Practitioners Committee – Member
- Social Security Disability
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Pennsylvania
- Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- ID Number: 203359
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Assistant Public Defender
- Allegheny County
- Current
- Managing Partner
- Berger and Green
- Current
- University of South Carolina - Columbia
- B.A.
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- University of Dayton School of Law
- J.D.
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- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- State Bar of Pennsylvania # 203359
- Member
- Current
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