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Jennifer L. Belanger is an Associate Attorney with Marasco & Nesselbush, LLP. She has dedicated her legal career exclusively to representing Social Security Disability claimants. She has successfully represented hundreds of Social Security Disability claimants at all levels of review before the Social Security Administration, the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review, the Appeals Council, and the United States District Court. She is accredited to represent veterans. In 2014 and 2015, Belanger was named a Rising Star by the prestigious Thomson Reuters.. “I became a lawyer because I wanted to work with people and help them navigate the legal system which can seem overwhelming and difficult to understand,” she says. “People seek a lawyer because they have a problem that they cannot solve on their own. I wanted to help these people by understanding their needs and concerns and reaching the best resolution of their problem by correctly analyzing the issues and applying the law.”. Attorney Belanger has always enjoyed working with people and helping others. Before becoming an attorney, she worked as a certified nursing assistant and an emergency medical technician.. “These experiences have taught me how to identify issues, listen carefully, and help convey important information to individuals while they are going through a very stressful experience,” she says.. She said her responsibility as an attorney is to take the pressure off the client by dealing with potential issues and developing a strategy to accomplish our goals. She emphasizes the importance of good communications with clients to achieve the best outcomes.. She says the attorneys and staff of Marasco & Nesselbush are a close knit group who like and respect each other, and their emphasis is on working hard and improving the lives of clients.. Attorney Belanger is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association’s Social Security Disability Committee, the Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives.. A native of Terryville, Connecticut, Attorney Belanger graduated Summa Cum Laude from Elmira College and received her Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law. She is admitted to the practice of law in Rhode Island and in the United States District Court

Donna M. Nesselbush is a founding partner of Marasco & Nesselbush. Attorney Nesselbush has dedicated her legal career to serving the injured and disabled in the areas of Social Security Disability, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice.  She has represented thousands of Social Security Disability claimants at all levels of review before the Social Security Administration, the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review, the Appeals Council, the United States District Court and the United States Court of Appeals. She is a founder and the Chair of the Rhode Island Bar Association’s Social Security Disability Committee.. Among her many accomplishments are precedent setting victories in the United States Court of Appeals, resulting in significant awards of Social Security Disability benefits to deserving clients. Attorney Nesselbush has lectured and written extensively on the topic of Social Security Disability law. She is an active member of the American and Rhode Island Associations for Justice. She is a “sustaining member” of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives. Attorney Nesselbush is admitted to practice in Rhode Island, in the United States District Court, and in the United States Court of Appeals. She is a 1984 graduate of Brown University, where she received the Sarah Doyle Prize “for having made a significant contribution to women on campus and in the community.” She graduated cum laude from Suffolk University School of Law, where she was selected to write for the Law Review, and was also awarded the Leo J. Wyman Award for having “contributed most to advancing the civic and professional responsibilities of a lawyer.” Attorney Nesselbush serves as a Municipal Court Judge for the City of Pawtucket and is a Rhode Island State Senator. She is proud to be fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

A graduate of Fordham University with a degree in journalism, Zimmerman demonstrated his passion for helping the less fortunate right out of college when he worked as a staff member for an organization that financed and built affordable housing. He continued helping the less fortunate when he worked for a non-profit health care company that helped families living below the poverty line gain access to subsidized housing and health insurance. He also helped address the nutrition needs of underserved rural and urban populations by expanding access to affordable, locally-grown produce. Zimmerman rounded out his broad experience addressing the challenges of under privileged communities by conducting legal and policy research in support of expanding opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution (OEND) pilot programs throughout the United States. These experiences opened Zimmerman’s eyes to the great need that struggling families have for quality, affordable legal services.. Inspired to provide that legal support, Zimmerman enrolled at Northeastern University School of Law, where he consistently sought opportunities to support victims of discrimination and economic exploitation. He conducted legal research in support of the development of a supplement to Northeastern Law School Professor Lewis’ international human rights textbook, “Human Rights and the Global Marketplace: Economic, Social, and Cultural Dimensions.”. After receiving his law degree, Zimmerman worked as an attorney for HealthSourceRI, the health benefits exchange administering the Affordable Care Act in Rhode Island. He later worked for as a Social Security Disability attorney before joining Marasco & Nesselbush.. Zimmerman is admitted to the Bar in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He is a member of the Boston Bar Association, the Rhode Island Bar Association and the Downtown Providence Neighborhood Association. He is a volunteer for United Way of Rhode Island and serves as a pro bono attorney for RI Legal Services.. Zimmerman was drawn to Marasco & Nesselbush by the firm’s reputation in the community for its excellent service to clients and for its commitment to the community. “All of the M&N attorneys I have met always tell me what a great place it is to work”, said Zimmerman. “Now that I have been privileged to join the firm, I can see firsthand why everyone is so happy to be here:  a great culture, an amazing and hardworking staff, outstanding leadership, knowledgeable and experienced attorneys, and lots of opportunity to learn and grow.. Zimmerman said the Marasco & Nesselbush Charitable Trust was another factor that drew his interest in working with the firm. “I have never worked at a legal organization that had a charitable trust. What this shows me is how seriously the firm leadership views our connection and responsibility to the community, and how important they believe it is to encourage a culture of giving and volunteerism.  I’m very proud to join an organization that recognizes the importance of putting people before profits whenever possible.”

Experienced Social Security attorney serving clients in Providence and surrounding areas.

Experienced Social Security attorney serving clients in Providence and surrounding areas.

Experienced Social Security attorney serving clients in Providence and surrounding areas.