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Vivian Munson, Esq.
Law Office of Vivian Munson
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Biography
I spent 15 years as a trial lawyer in Anchorage. I tried civil cases only--employment law, personal injury, family law, and copyright. Took some time off. Returned to practice in the MatSu Valley, focusing on Social Security Disability claims and Elder Law.
Practice Area
- Elder Law
Additional Practice Area
- Social Security Disability
Fees
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Contingent Fees
Social Security must approve all fees. Usual fee is 25% of lump sum/ past due payment after approval of claim. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
For Wills and Miller Trusts, flat fees. Probate, $200 an hour. Personal injury--call to discuss how to proceed.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Alaska
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- New York
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- 9th Circuit
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Professional Experience
- Owner
- Law Office of Vivian Munson
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- Social Security Disability and SSI claims/appeals. Built website, www.SSIApply.com. Article in The Alaska Bar Rag, April-June, 2011 re client suffering from mental illness.
- Owner
- Law Offices of Vivian Senungetuk (former name)
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- Trial practice, civil suits. Employment law, Federal Tort Claims Act, divorce and custody, personal injury and copyright.
- Associate
- Erwin, Smith & Garnett
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- Law Clerk to Robert C. Erwin, former Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court, in private practice. Insurance defense and appeals.
Education
- Boston University School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- University of Alaska - Fairbanks
- M.A. | Teaching
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- State University of New York - Binghamton
- B.A. | Social Science
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Professional Associations
- MatSu Borough Commission for Historic Preservation
- Commissioner
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- National Alliance for Mental Illness
- Volunteer
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- Activities: Public speaking; fund-raising for consumer programs: In Our Own Voice and group housing.
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- New York Bar Association
- Member
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- Alaska Bar Association
- Member
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- Alaska Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Board Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Wise Words of Paul Tiulana--An Inupiat Alaskan's Life
- Franklin Watts--Grolier Publishing
- A Place for Winter--Paul Tiulana's Story
- The CIRI Foundation
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Website
Contact & Map