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She helps to maintain smooth operation of the office, and is recognized for her strong interpersonal skills in regards to client needs. Originally from Endicott, NY, Gladys moved to the Buffalo area four years ago. Prior to her position at Frederick Law Offices, PLLC, she spent three years working in Hotel Management and has several years of customer service experience. Gladys enjoys spending time with her family and her two kitties. Her interests also include road trips, exploring new restaurants and hiking. https://www.frederickdisability.com/new-york-state-disability-retirement daily 0.75 2022-04-05 https://www.frederickdisability.com/public-safety-officers-benefits-psob daily 0.75 2022-04-05 https://www.frederickdisability.com/supplemental-needs-trusts daily 0.75 2022-04-05 https://www.frederickdisability.com/richard-muck daily 0.75 2022-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624765c766fcbf268c098b7e/90b87dcc-a7b4-4a82-8a10-b55fffaf943e/Richard+02.jpg Richard Muck - Richard Muck Senior Paralegal Richard Muck is a senior paralegal at Frederick Law Offices. His role is to review and analyze cases to arrive at winning strategies and support the attorneys at all levels of Social Security practice, including Federal District Court appeals and claims pending at the hearing level and the Appeals Council. He is a long-time resident of Tonawanda, NY. Prior to his position at Frederick Law Offices, Rick has been handling Social Security Disability and other injury law cases as a paralegal for over 25 years. Rick enjoys spending time with his family and his numerous rescue cats. His interests also include traveling, hiking, movies, and playing bass guitar, piano, and Jazz banjo. https://www.frederickdisability.com/supplemental-security-income-benefits-ssi daily 0.75 2022-04-05 https://www.frederickdisability.com/special-education-law daily 0.75 2022-04-05 https://www.frederickdisability.com/hannah-frohm daily 0.75 2022-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624765c766fcbf268c098b7e/a7118ef3-aa9e-47d6-b0b9-97f33a4808c9/Hannah+02.jpg Hannah Frohm - Hannah Frohm Medical Records Clerk Hannah@frederickdisability.com Hannah is the Medical Records Clerk at Frederick Law Offices, PLLC. Her role is to gather, organize, and process medical records as evidence for our cases, as well as to interface with clients and providers to coordinate appointments and release of information. A native of Buffalo, NY, Hannah completed her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations at SUNY Geneseo with minors in Conflict Studies, Art History and Spanish with studies abroad to Ghana and Uganda, focusing on sustainable development and global conflict. She is currently completing her Master of Arts in International Relations at American University's School of International Service (SIS). Prior to joining our firm, Hannah has worked in customer service roles from barista and student supervisor to administrative contractor and bar back. Outside of the office, Hannah enjoys going on outdoor adventures skiing, hiking and kayaking with her family and rescue dog Maisie. Her other interests include martial arts, foreign languages, cooking, photography, restoration and listening to vinyl. https://www.frederickdisability.com/catherine-lynch-esq daily 0.75 2023-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624765c766fcbf268c098b7e/ac79cc48-186a-436a-8eb2-f5a598dc6f42/Cate_02.png Catherine Lynch, Esq. - Catherine Lynch, Esq. Attorney Catherine specializes in representing clients before the Social Security Administration in the Buffalo/Rochester area, where she has practiced law since 2011. Her practice focuses on Federal District Court appeals and claims pending at Social Security’s Appeals Council. She graduated from the University at Buffalo School of Law in 2008 with a concentration in international human rights law after earning a Bachelor of the Arts in theatre. Before beginning her career as an attorney, Catherine performed as an actor and ballerina in productions throughout the United States, as well as in France and Greece. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for local tutoring organization, Lawyers for Learning and has been a member of the Erie and Monroe County Bar Associations’ Committees for the Disabled. As a resident of Hamburg, NY, she enjoys spending time on Lake Erie with her family and their dog, Ludo. https://www.frederickdisability.com/social-security-disability-insurance-ssdi-disability-benefit-appeals daily 0.75 2022-04-05 https://www.frederickdisability.com/testimonials-1 daily 0.75 2024-06-18 https://www.frederickdisability.com/article-17-a-guardianships-and-article-81-guardianships daily 0.75 2022-04-05 https://www.frederickdisability.com/practice-areas daily 0.75 2025-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624765c766fcbf268c098b7e/828d843e-173d-4691-986c-527291e3d64c/disabled01.jpg Practice Areas - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) & Disability Benefit Appeals Frederick Law Offices, PLLC is committed to helping clients obtain the Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits they deserve and serving disabled individuals and their families throughout Western New York. If you or a loved one has been denied these vital public benefits, we will guide you through the appeals process. Learn more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624765c766fcbf268c098b7e/684e3792-46a6-41f5-9659-702a5b8cd21b/Elder01.jpg Practice Areas - Supplemental Security Income Benefits (SSI) Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624765c766fcbf268c098b7e/ca4b9eb2-55cc-4fdd-9744-e164356a22d2/Father01.jpg Practice Areas - Article 17-A Guardianships and Article 81 Guardianships Under New York law, there are two major types of guardianships that may be established. They include: MHL Article 81 and Article 17-A of the Surrogate Court Procedure Act (“SCPA Article 17-A”). The guardian under both types of guardianship owes a duty to look out for the welfare and best interests of the ward. Learn more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624765c766fcbf268c098b7e/faf823ae-2ab7-46b7-920e-ca7c7099e3e5/Blind01.jpg Practice Areas - Supplemental Needs Trusts Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://www.frederickdisability.com/veterans-service-connected-benefits daily 0.75 2022-04-05 https://www.frederickdisability.com/sarah-frederick-esq daily 0.75 2023-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624765c766fcbf268c098b7e/b48b16ea-0f79-4657-9a73-3d7b09623d4f/SAF+Headshot+2023-5+copy.jpg Sarah Frederick, Esq. - Sarah Frederick, Esq. Owner Ms. Frederick has been advocating for individuals with disabilities and their families for over 18 years. She began her career with a community-based non-profit as a staff attorney and guardianship coordinator, serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. She later founded Frederick Law Offices in 2015, after meeting hundreds of families struggling with navigating difficult and confusing systems. Ms. Frederick wanted to provide a more compassionate and personalized approach which she adopted for her practice. Her firm provides representation on federal and state disability benefits, special education advocacy, and guardianships and trusts for individuals with disabilities. Ms. Frederick frequently collaborates with and presents to community groups, families, and other professionals regarding disability law issues. She is a Sustaining Member of NOSSCR and has worked with their advocacy and lobbying arm to push for reform of the Social Security Administration. She is a current board member and past president of Women Lawyers of Western New York, the oldest women’s organization in Western New York. Ms. Frederick also serves as a volunteer panelist on the Surrogate Decision-Making Committee for the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. She was active with Lawyers for Learning in Buffalo, both as a volunteer tutor and was president of their board of directors from 2012-2015. She is an active member of the Erie County Bar Association Committee for the Disabled, and the WNY Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York(WBASNY). Ms. Frederick is a member of the steering committee of the Women’s TAP Fund PAC(Taking Action in Politics), which promotes the advancement of women in public office in New York State. Ms. Frederick is a graduate of University at Buffalo Law School and obtained her B.A. in Political Science from American University in Washington, DC. Ms. Frederick is admitted to practice in New York and in the Federal District Courts for the Western District of New York and the Western District of Pennsylvania. https://www.frederickdisability.com/client-resources daily 0.75 2026-04-02