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Sandra Widlan

A focus on Social Security Disability
Sandy's practice is devoted primarily to representing clients who have been denied Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income.

In addition, Sandy has represented plaintiffs in a broad range of civil cases including medical negligence, civil rights, employment, sex abuse, and personal injury. Sandy began her legal career as a law clerk to former Chief Justice Barbara Durham of the Washington State Supreme Court. She joined Schroeter Goldmark & Bender in 1996. From 1999 to 2001, she served as a public defender at The Defender Association conducting trials in misdemeanor and felony cases. She returned to Schroeter Goldmark & Bender in 2001. Sandy practices in state and federal court and has argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.



Obtained benefits for scores of people who were wrongfully denied Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. Victories at all stages of the Social Security Administration appeal process and in Federal Court. Judgment exceeding $1 million against a nursing home for negligence and neglect following a jury trial. $1.9 million settlement for the family of a woman who died after her physician failed to follow up on abnormal lab results. $1 million settlement for the family of a man who died from anesthesiology malpractice. Settlements representing multiple clients who suffered injury from gastrointestinal surgery. Education Northwestern University, B.A., 1990 New York University, J.D., 1994 Admissions Washington State U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Professional and Civic Involvement National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives Legal Committee, Northwest Women's Law Center, 1998-2003 Washington State Bar Association Civil Rights Committee Member 2002-2003 Co-chair 2003-2005 Washington State Bar Association Washington State Association of Justice King County Bar Association

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Resources
When to File a Discrimination Claim

Frequently Asked Social Security Disability Questions

Tips for Applying for Social Security Disability

Common Birth Injuries

Depression and Social Security Disability Guidelines

Helpful Medical Malpractice Information

Helpful Serious Accidents Information

Helpful Sexual Assault Information

Lupus and Social Security Disability Guidelines

Washington State Employee Rights

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