Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Community Service
Bar Admissions
Timeline
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Katherine Blazek

Baltimore,MD
Katherine Blazek

Summary

Accomplished Advisor with extensive legal and medical experience advocating for clients. Proven track record of conducting thorough analyses of individual facts to craft strategies targeted to each client’s unique needs. Passion for cultivating relationships and interacting with clients to develop trust and rapport. Recognized by colleagues and clients for superior writing ability, keen listening to the questions and concerns of clients, awareness of deadlines, and superior organizational skills. Proficient in Spanish with a working knowledge of French.

Overview

30
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Bankers Life

Licensed Insurance Agent
03.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • I am a retirement specialist and I help client with enrolling into Medicare, Life Insurance
  • Annuities and other retirement insurance
  • Established trust with clients through transparent communication regarding policy costs, coverages, exclusions, limitations, endorsements or riders available upon request.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing tailored insurance solutions and exceptional customer service.

Law Offices of Katherine Tuminello

Independent Contractor Attorney
01.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Manage all Social Security matters on behalf of the firm including both SSI and SSDI cases
  • Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
  • Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
  • Achieved successful case outcomes by researching legal issues and drafting persuasive arguments.

Law Offices of Katherine Blazek

Solo Attorney
01.2010 - Current

Job overview

  • Established and ran a solo practice managing caseload, accounting, supplies, and calendar unilaterally
  • Cultivated relationships with attorney colleagues which developed into handling SSI and SSDI for their firms as a contractor
  • Managed caseload from developing file to representing clients before Administrative Law Judges while also marketing to obtain new clients

Law Offices of Joan Birmingham

Independent Contractor Attorney
01.2010 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Prepared cases and strategized for hearings in addition to composing briefs at the hearing level and on appeal
  • Directed a caseload of 110+ cases representing clients before Administrative Law Judges for SSDI and SSI cases

Health Management Associates (HMA)

Hearings Department Supervisor
01.2005 - 12.2005

Job overview

  • Oversaw hearing specialists representing clients with SSI cases
  • Provided recommendations related to discipline, hiring, and termination of direct reports

Cohen & Dwin Law Firm

Associate Attorney
01.2001 - 12.2004

Job overview

  • Interviewed clients to develop case strategies and represented clients at hearings
  • Negotiated settlements with insurance companies and opposing counsel
  • Directed 400+ cases comprised of social security disability and workers compensation

Health Management Associates (HMA)

Team Coordinator
01.1996 - 12.2001

Job overview

  • Supervised 7 Hearings Specialists and 2 support staff throughout daily activities providing training, guidance, and performance management
  • Engaged in management meetings and promoted company interests

Health Management Associates (HMA)

Hearings Specialist
01.1995 - 12.2001

Job overview

  • Managed a case load of approx
  • 120 cases undertaking all SSD hearings on behalf of clients
  • Interpreted medical records, interviewed clients, strategized and prepared arguments, in addition to composing briefs and memorandum

Education

Suffolk University Law School
Boston, MA

Juris Doctor from Cum Laude
06.1993

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Bachelor of Science from Biology & Psychology
06.1989

Skills

  • Case Management & Strategy
  • Client Relations
  • Negotiations
  • Team Player
  • Legal Counseling
  • Medical Terminology
  • Legal Research & Writing
  • Task Prioritization
  • Training & Leadership
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Westlaw / OASYS / Paradox
  • Customer Service
  • Quality control
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • Negotiations-Mediation Workshop
  • Medical Disability Training Program
  • Workforce 2000 Workshop
  • NOSSCR National Training Conferences
  • Vocational Expert Training
  • Thinking Outside the Lines Training
  • State of Maryland Insurance License

Community Service

  • Women’s Law Center – Pro SE Project Staff Member
  • Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Maryland – Big Sister

Bar Admissions

  • Massachusetts
  • Maryland

Timeline

Licensed Insurance Agent

Bankers Life
03.2024 - Current

Independent Contractor Attorney

Law Offices of Katherine Tuminello
01.2016 - Current

Solo Attorney

Law Offices of Katherine Blazek
01.2010 - Current

Independent Contractor Attorney

Law Offices of Joan Birmingham
01.2010 - 01.2015

Hearings Department Supervisor

Health Management Associates (HMA)
01.2005 - 12.2005

Associate Attorney

Cohen & Dwin Law Firm
01.2001 - 12.2004

Team Coordinator

Health Management Associates (HMA)
01.1996 - 12.2001

Hearings Specialist

Health Management Associates (HMA)
01.1995 - 12.2001

Suffolk University Law School

Juris Doctor from Cum Laude

Tufts University

Bachelor of Science from Biology & Psychology
Katherine Blazek