Amanda J. Bonnesen – Managing Partner, Berger and Green

Attorney Amanda J. Bonnesen is a Managing Partner at Berger and Green, where she dedicates her practice to representing individuals seeking Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Representing clients in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, she fights for clients facing some of the most challenging times of their lives.

With a background in criminal justice and early experience as an Assistant Public Defender, Attorney Bonnesen brings a strong courtroom presence, deep empathy, and a fierce commitment to helping those who can no longer work due to disabling conditions.

Practice Focus:

• Social Security Disability (SSD)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Disability hearings and appeals

Amanda takes a hands-on approach with every case, recognizing the personal and financial hardships her clients face. She emphasizes the importance of medical treatment and compliance throughout the claims process and encourages her clients to stay the course, even when the system feels overwhelming.

Affiliations:

• National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR)
• Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA)

Attorney Bonnesen earned her J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law, where she participated in the Pro Bono Appellate Project and worked in the university’s law clinic. She gained valuable judicial insight through clerkships with Judge Walter Rice (Federal District Court, Sixth Circuit) and Judge Jennifer Sargus (Belmont County, OH).

She holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of South Carolina and is a graduate of the Linsly School. She also participated in a National Student Exchange at the University of Wyoming.

Outside of work, Amanda is an avid runner and passionate equestrian. She lives with her husband, Billy, and pets.

Attorney Bonnesen combines skill, compassion, and tenacity to fight for her clients’ right to the benefits they deserve. Her goal is to help them find peace of mind and financial security so they can focus on their health and future.