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

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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

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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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Paul Townsend McChesney's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by O'Lesha | January 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Review

Paul McChesney did an amazing job on my disability/social security case!! I must also applaud Vicki Price because she kept me in the loop about my entire case. I give the McChesney and McChesney law firm two thumbs up and would recommend them if you need a disability or social security lawyer!!

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Outstanding Work!!!

Mr McChesney is definitely qualified to handle the most difficult social security disability cases. His knowledge and experience pours out when you speak with him. He takes his time with each client to make sure you are understanding what he is saying and are comfortable with his approach to your c...ase. The staff are equally qualified being very knowledgeable and always ready to assist any client. I knew with this firm representing me, I did not need to worry. Outstanding in all areas.

Posted by Mark | April 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Great Attorney.

The McChesney law firm went to bat for me to get my disability started. I had been turned down 3 times before seeking an attorney to help me with my case. He has been great in getting everything reviewed and getting my payments started. I would highly recommend McChesney & McChesney to anyone that n...eeded legal help.

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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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