Vaughn S Clauson

Vaughn S Clauson

4.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 29 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Durham, NC Office:, NC
Practice Areas: Social Security

5306 NC Highway 55, STE 101, Durham, NC Office:, NC

About Vaughn

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 29 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1996

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Law Offices of Vaughn S Clauson

5306 NC Highway 55, STE 101, Durham, NC Office:, NC, 27713-7812

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Vaughn S Clauson's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

Posted by Mark | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Concern client

Yes I have used This law firm before and got Yes I after they did a letter of reconsideration. However, this time I'm trying to get it.I went to wait for a little while It's been 5 months now.I have no sort of income at all But I still have bills nothing history.Nothing has changed the last time I do... not really understand the hold up.I don't even have money to buy groceries I really appreciate it if someone from clausen the law firm would tell me They are not just waiting for the payment to get higher so they can get paid more.I really need to be really assured because I don't have any money.I thank them for taking my case.Let's please move on quickly Best regards your client mark williams

Posted by Susanne | September 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great disability lawyer

Vaughn Clauson assisted me in getting my disability. His professionalism was bar none. If I had questions regarding my case he got back to me within 24 hours. I couldn't be happier with the result of my disability claim.

Posted by Carmen | October 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome Lawfirm

I felt well prepared and confident. The video was extremely helpful. The staff got back to me in a timely manner and answered all my questions until I was satisfied. This is a really henominal team and I wholeheartedly recommend this law firm!!!

Posted by Deborah | October 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer ever

He worked very hard on my case after getting denied three times I was ready to give up but he told me to hang on and I did nd I finally won my case I would refer him to anyone looking for a good lawyer

Posted by Steve | December 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Social security Disability

This attorney took my case after i was denied the first time. After 4 and a half year's going through the process and finally getting a court date. When i arrived at the hearing's office in Raleigh and got off the elevator i was met by Mr. Clauson who advised me he already met with the judge and work...ed out a deal. If i would accept ssi he would approve it on the spot. I asked what ssi was and he told me it was part of SS and i would receive a substantial amount of back pay and this would be over. He failed to inform me it was welfare and i couldn't do anything about it after i signed the form's. I received $800.00 back pay and cannot draw anything for my minor children. I later found out from the secretary he was going to leave the law group he was with and had to close all his case's. He did not inform me of a lot of info because if he had i would have refused the deal. Now i'm stuck with welfare the rest of my life. SEARCH around before you hire this attorney. This attorney received $6,500.00 for his service .

Vaughn Clauson

Replied last October 2, 2018

Mr. "Steve". I apologize that you were not satisfied with my services or your approval for SSI benefits. Please call me directly to discuss. I do want to note a few things: 1. You were approved, and my firm and I worked hard to help get your case approved, 2. As I do for all clients, I surely gave you all details regarding SSI before you accepted the approval. 3. My fee is 25% of the back payment up to a max of $6,000, which is set by SSA. You were not charged $6500. If you did in fact only receive $800 in back payment, under most circumstances, my fee would only be $200. Your comments about fees are not true. Finally, I am happy to help you with any further questions regarding your approval and on going benefits. Please call my office and ask for me personally. I am happy to help in any way that I can.

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Vaughn S Clauson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lila Forro

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Vaughn is devoted to his disability clients, who benefit from his many years of experience."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2006

Board Certified Specialist - Social Security Disability Law, North Carolina State Bar

1996

With Honors, University of North Carolina School of Law

1972

Outstanding Cadet Political Science, United States Air Force Academy

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Managing Partner/Owner, The Clauson Law Firm

2001 - 2009

Attorney, Charles Hall Law Firm

Associations

2000 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

2000 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

1996 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Sample of Legal Cases

CASPER v. ASTRUE

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Education

1996

University of North Carolina

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

Princeton University

M.P.A.

1972

United States Air Force Academy

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives How to prepare your Social Security Disability case

Publications

2009

Trial Briefs (NCAJ) Social Security Disability and Back Disorders

Languages

English

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