Steven Gaechter - a Hasbrouck Heights, USA Social Security- Disability Lawyer

Hasbrouck Heights Social Security- Disability Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Social Security- Disability 50%
Private Long Term Disability (ERISA and Non-ERISA) 50%

Litigation: 100%

Attorney Information

Overview

Steven Gaechter, the Law Offices of Steven Gaechter in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, concentrates his practice in Social Security Disability and Long-Term Disability litigation, representing exclusively claimants for benefits under ERISA as well as non-ERISA private insurance plans. Mr. Gaechter is a past panelist for New Jersey ICLE as well as lecturer concerning Social Security Disability and Long-Term Disability litigation matters before the Bergen County Bar Association.

A member of the Social Security Law Committee of the Bergen County Bar Association, Mr. Gaechter is a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives.

Mr. Gaechter received his B.A. from New York University, and his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law.

Steven can assist you in filing claims for the following disabilities:

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Mental disabilities
Brain injuries
Heart disorders
Learning and developmental problems
Pervasive developmental disorders, including autism
Spinal cord injuries
Physical and heart related birth defects
Fibromyalgia
Rare diseases and disorders

Education

Legal Education
- Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- New York University, New York
  B.A.
  Major: Political Science and Philosophy

Current Employment Position(s)

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Sole Practitioner
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Past Positions

Nolan, O'Neill & Moore, Associate Attorney, 1983 - 1985
McCarter, Pisarri, Mulligan & Careri, Associate Attorney, 1985 - 1988

Languages

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Spanish
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Portuguese
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Classes and Seminars

Panelist, 2003 SSD and LTD Conference, New Jersey ICLE, 2003 - 2006
Lecturer, Disability and SSD Seminars, Bergen County Bar Association, 2002 - Present

Pro Bono Activities

North Jersey Legal Services, Pro Bono Attorney SSI Claims, 2002 - Present

Representative Cases

Witte v.Cigna
- Citation: 2:06-cv-02755
- Court: US Dist. NJ
- Year: 2007
Shah v. Broadspire Services
- Citation: 2:06-cv-03106
- Court: US Dist NJ
- Year: 2006

Published Works

Articles

2003 Social Security Disability and Private Long Term Disability, NJICLE, 2003
Social Security Disability and LTD Issues for Lawyers, NJICLE, 2006

Bar Admissions

New Jersey, 1983
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1995
New York, 2017

Other Affiliations

National Association of Social Security Representatives, 1986 - Present (Sustaining Member)
Bergen County Bar Association, 2003 - Present (Co-Chair, Social Security Committee)

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Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

440 Route 17 North
Suite 3A
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604

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Phone: 201-546-5758

Fax: 201-288-0075

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