Paul Townsend McChesney

Paul Townsend McChesney

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 47 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Spartanburg, SC
Practice Areas: Social Security

188 Alabama St, Spartanburg, SC

About Paul

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Social Security & Disability 100%

I am a SC board certified specialist in Social Security Disability. For 35 years we have handled Social Security disability cases in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina. We handle Social Security hearings and appeals to the Appeals Council and District Courts for many law firms. Social Security disability is the only sort of case we handle.

47 years | 30,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-25%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 13 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in South Carolina for 47 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1978

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Paul Townsend McChesney

188 Alabama St, Spartanburg, SC, 29302-1502

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20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Linda | February 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great experience, very knowledgable and kind,

Paul handled our case very professionally, He listened to us and gave us good advice. He was there with us every step of the way. I really liked working with supporting staff, they stayed in contact with us and were very helpful. I could call and have my questions answered anytime. I felt I was imp...ortant to them and so was our case. There really is an excellent team in place here that has been doing this together for a long time and they are very good at what they do.

Posted by Jeff | January 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Very Satisfied

I highly recommend the McChesney firm. My disability was denied the first time and I hired a different attorney, not Mr. McChesney. The other attorney's office was very unprofessional. They did not explain things to me, never returned my calls, etc and I was not confident that I was going to recei...ve my disability. After my second denial and constant aggravation and worry with my first attorney, I felt helpless and very stressed constantly. I then sought the services of Mr. McChesney. I was very pleased. All of the staff at his office is very professional. They kept me informed of my case as it went on as well as any question that I may have in regards to the status of the claim as well as any other questions I may have had. The other attorney's office was annoyed with me because of that and stopped answering or returning my calls. Every time I had questions or calls to Mr. Mchesney's office, everyone that I had contact throughout the case was very professional and courteous as well as very informative to me about my case. I knew that they were working their best and was just as serious about my case as I was. I very highly recommend Mr. McChesney. I am very grateful to them for winning my case and even helping me afterwards in regards to my claim. I have absolutely no reservations in recommending Mr. McChesney. I am more than very grateful to him as well as ALL of his staff.

Posted by Josetta | April 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent, Knowledgeable Law Team

I was referred to McChesney's Law office after being denied several times for Social Security Disability. I was just ready to give up, Ms. Betty told me to come in and meet with Mr. McChesney and see what he had to say, and what he thought my chances were at still fighting. I agreed, From the time ...I went to the office, until the time my case was won, this team worked hard for me. Ms. Betty with her weekly phone calls keeping me up to date. The rest of the staff doing everything that goes on in the background that we don't see. Mr. Dunning who is extremely knowledgeable, and did a fabulous job keeping me calm, and comfortable during the court proceeding. He did a great job!! I cannot thank this law firm enough, I have been able to get my health and life in some sort of order because of them.

Posted by Tim | September 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Tim disability case

My recent experience with Mr Mcchesneys law office was absolutely great. My case was particularly difficult and took 40 months to complete. His office and staff kept me informed all throught the process. I must admit I had given up hope after the first hearing but he kept my hopes up and it worked ...out well. I was not familiar with this type of attorney, but if there is anyone better out there I could not imagine. My life has been saved by this firm. Also a big shout out and applause to his assistant Jessica and I reccommend her for a raise and also Trina too. I will refer anyone needing this kind of help to him.

Posted by Tim | September 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Tim disability case

Paul is the very best. I had a very difficult case which took 40 months. He stuck it out with me even though I had pretty much given up. Him and his staff kept me informed throughout the grueling process. He literally saved my life. I repeat do not go anywhere else for this type of attorney. Than...ks Paul. Also a big shout out to his assistant Jessica and also Trina

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Donald Pilzer

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul can be trusted to take responsibility for difficult claims at all levels of review. He has been an expert in this field for at least thirty years. He is accessible and conscientious."

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Michael Swindell

Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a very knowledgeable attorney. He has worked managing Social Security Matters throughout the Southeast. He also has an appeals practice for cases that has given him experience working in the Federal Court system. He extremely competent and efficient."

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Joseph Mooneyham

Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is one of the most creative and empathetic lawyers I know. I refer all our potential social security clients to him and have never had the first client express anything but positive comments about Paul's professionalism, understanding of the system, responsiveness, and intelligence. In short, our clients love him and his staff. He is accessible and always willing to assist. He gets it. I'd hire him to represent me if I needed a social security disability attorney."

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Lisa Senn

Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul has an exceptional track record as a Social Security Disability Attorney. I have sent clients with particularly difficult cases to him without reservation for over fifteen years and have gotten back exclusively positive, satisfied feedback. He has an ability to win the "un-winnable"."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Education

1978

Duke University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

Citadel, Military College of South Carolina

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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