Marilyn Donoff

After nearly 50 years representing Social Security claimants, Marilyn is one of the most experienced Social Security lawyers in the country. The daughter of gravediggers, Marilyn was among the first women in her generation to attend law school—all while raising her daughter as a single mother. Marilyn rose through the ranks at a large law firm as a standout trial lawyer. But she never felt comfortable in the old boys’ club, where they were often taking quick settlements and charging massive fees. She left to start the firm now know as Donoff & Lutz, LLC. And unlike the other firms, Marilyn took all comers: she never forgot that she went to law school to help the poor and needy. Marilyn still has the hard-nosed spirit of a trial litigator. She welcomes hard cases rejected by other firms. She aggressively cross-examines the government-hired “experts.” She takes cases to federal court. She shows up to doctors’ offices to demand evidence. And if you meet with Marilyn, she will ask seemingly countless questions so that she knows everything about your impairments. It is hard to overstate Marilyn’s experience, expertise, and impact. She has helped generations of disabled Ohioans receive their benefits—now often representing the children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren of former clients. Please learn more at https://www.donofflutz.com and https://www.donofflutz.com/attorneys#MarilynRDonoff