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Freddrick "Freddie" Effinger
Freddie spent the majority of his diverse legal career working as a Social Security Administration attorney, gaining knowledge and expertise in all aspects of the Social Security disability program. After nine years with SSA, Freddie began representing clients in all disability and non-disability matters and truly found his stride. With more than a decade of experience helping clients and having won more than $1,000,000 in benefits, Freddie Effinger and Effinger Law are ready for your case and cannot wait to help you get your benefits.
Areas of Practice: Social Security Disability
Specialties: Overpayments / Federal Appeals
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Education:
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University of Alabama School of Law, J.D. (2008)
Oberlin College, B.A. (2005)
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Bar Admissions:
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Alabama (2009)
Northern District of Alabama (2009)
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Relevant Experience:
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Cumberland School of Law - Adjunct Professor, Disability Law, Spring 2024
University of Alabama School of law - Adjunct Professor, Disability Law - Fall 2023
Effinger Law - Owner/Attorney - July 2021 - Present
Friedman Law Firm - Attorney - Nov. 2019 - Jul. 2021
Social Security Administration - Attorney - Sept. 2010 - Nov. 2019
Jefferson County DA's Office - Deputy DA - Jan. 2010 - Sept. 2010
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Professional Associations and Memberships:
Birmingham Bar Association (2020)
National Organization of Social Security Representatives (NOSSCR)(2019)
Magic City Bar Association (2021)
Registered Mediator with Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution (2019)
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