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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