Kerry Jane Spencer
Walkon Law Center PC • Southfield, MI
Social SecurityPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(248) 574-8130
Address
25925 Telegraph Rd Ste 100, Southfield, MI, 48033-2584, US
Professional
About
Kerry Jane Spencer is a seasoned attorney at Walkon Law Center PC in Southfield, Michigan, specializing exclusively in Social Security law since the inception of her legal career. With over 25 years of experience in private litigation, Ms. Spencer has successfully handled thousands of Social Security cases, equipping her with extensive knowledge of the procedural nuances required for favorable adjudication. Her practice involves close collaboration with staff attorneys representing Administrative Law Judges to address settlement matters, including determining appropriate onset dates of disability and assessing whether claimants meet the necessary listings of impairments. Through these collaborative efforts, Ms. Spencer clarifies and resolves case issues while ensuring the integrity of the administrative record, thereby safeguarding the fundamental fairness of the process for her clients. Ms. Spencer represents an average of 20 clients monthly at Social Security administrative hearings, where she meticulously drafts Proposed Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law. Should a claimant's case be denied, she adeptly prepares appeals to the Appeals Council and files comprehensive briefs in both the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan. Her extensive writing includes Statements of Errors, Motions for Summary Judgment, and responses to court recommendations. An active educator, Ms. Spencer regularly conducts seminars and maintains a daily blog and Facebook page to discuss pressing Social Security issues. A board member of the State Bar of Michigan Social Security Section, she is dedicated to empowering case managers and social workers to navigate the complexities of qualifying for benefits.
About Social Security Law
Social Security attorneys help individuals obtain disability benefits and retirement benefits. They guide clients through the application and appeals process. Common matters include disability benefits, ssdi claims, ssi claims, appeals.
Credentials
Education
N/A Ms. Spencer received her Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from Michigan State University and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2005 Outstanding Leadership, State Bar of Michigan
Publications
2018 Advising the Older Client or Client with a Disability, Institute of Continuing Education, University of Michigan Social Security and Supplemental Security Income
Associations
2018 - Present State Bar of Michigan, Social Security Lawyers Section Secretary 1990 - Present National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives Member 2004 - 2005 State Bar of Michigan, Social Security Lawyers Section Chair 2002 - 2003 State Bar of Michigan, Social Security Lawyers Section Vice Chair 2001 - 2002 State Bar of Michigan, Social Security Lawyers Section Tresurer
Speaking
2018 Advanced Seminar on Social Security Law Security Disability Law
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Updated: Jun 05, 2026