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Tipping the Scales in a Benefit Case

November/December 2020

Washington Lawyer

When a pro bono Social Security disability benefits case made its way to the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, Finnegan associate Danielle Pfifferling jumped at the opportunity. With guidance from Finnegan's litigation mentor, Barbara Butterworth, Danielle secured a victory for her client, whose Social Security disability benefits application was initially denied.

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