Meet Attorney David A Pertile
Attorney David A. PertileHippo & Fleming LawDavid Anthony Pertile was born on March 2, 1978, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 2000 from
Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, where he played offensive guard for the Bison football squad and was an active member in the Kappa Chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.
In 2003, David received his
Juris Doctor and Certificate of Advanced Study in Health Law from the
University of Pittsburgh School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While at Pitt, David represented indigent claimants in Social Security Disability appeals before administrative law judges and in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. He was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania in 2004. David is currently a member of the
Blair County Bar Association, t
he Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the
American Bar Association.
David concentrates his practice in the areas of employment and business law and also serves as Solicitor for several municipal entities in Blair County.
Social Security Beneifts Vignette Series
What are the differences between SSD and SSS?
Attorney Dave Pertile of
Hippo & Fleming Law Offices discusses the differences between Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Social Security. Click on the watch button above to view this discussion.
Denied Social Security Benefits?
In this discussion Attorney David Pertile explains what you should do if you are denied Social Security benefits.
Social Security - Frequently Asked Questions
How Does Social Security define disability?
Social Security does not define disability the same way that other programs do.
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What is the difference between SSDI and SSI?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are paid to those who have worked long enough and have paid taxes into Social Security and meet other qualifying criteria.
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What is the waiting period once I become disabled before I can apply?
There is no application waiting period.
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How long will it take to receive a determination once I apply for benefits?
An initial determintation will take anywhere from three to five months.
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How much will I receive once my claim is approved?
The SSA will calculate the monthly benefit amount based on wages earned before the disability occurred.
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What do I do if my claim is denied?
First of all, if you claim is initially denied, don't get discouraged.
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What happens if I'm denied benefits after a hearing?
After a denial at the hearing leve, you can still appeal to the Appeals Council.
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Please keep in my that every case is unique. The information provided here is intended as general in nature and not as legal advice.
For answers to questions specific to your case,
contact
David A. Pertile at
Hippo & Fleming Law Offices at
814-943-5500 for a FREE, NO Obligation case review.
