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Donald L. Pilzer
also known as Don Pilzer
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About Donald
Biography
I started my practice in 1982. The National Board of Trial Advocacy has certified my qualifications in Social Security disability advocacy. Since about 2002, I have not practiced in any field other than Social Security and SSI disability appeals. My firm continues to innovate to find ways to help the disabled population of upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina.
Social Security Disability is all we do.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
44 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-25%
Licenses
Licensed in South Carolina for 44 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 43 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 45 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
Other places you can find Donald online.
Donald L. Pilzer's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
54 Client Reviews
Showing 16 - 20 of 54 reviews
Posted by Todd and Katherine | October 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Wonderful Experience
Don's office Worked with my wife on her case. The were very responsive to everything, went into great detail about the process, and put her at ease. They kept in constant contact throughout the entire ordeal, met with us often, and helped prep us for her meeting. She was approved on her first time. I...
Posted by Rhonda | October 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
So pleased...
My deepest gratitude to Don Pilzer and supporting staff. I had been denied disability, trying on my own, but Don Pilzer took on my case and things turned around. My thanks and gratitude expressed, Rhonda F.
Posted by Janet | December 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
My lawyer Don Pilzer
I am thankful to have Don pilzer as my lawyer to help me carry this go through this difficult situation he made it much smoother for me I'm thankful to him
Posted by Sharika | November 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Do go at it alone! Hire the best!
I had a wonderful experience with Lawyer Don Pilzer. I was going through this process for almost 2.5 years before hiring him. During that time 2.5 years, I recieved denial after denial. I was referred to Mr. Pilzer by an associate that used him as well. My associate spoke highly of him, his services,...
Posted by Don | September 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Don Pilzer is Great!
Don was great and worked hard to gather the medical evidence need to win my case! Don also made going to trial very comfortable, and made good points that the disability service doctors were not on the same page as my doctors and the judge was able to see this from my medical files. I would highly re...
Donald L. Pilzer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I could not sing higher praises of any Social Security lawyer out there. Don is beyond an expert in this field and I very often refer clients to him, and those clients are very satisfied."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very competent as an attorney in the Social Security area and is a great lawyer."
"Don is very knowledgeable regarding social security matters and very professional."
"Don is a member of the very top tier of Social Security disability lawyers in the upstate."
"Don is compassionate, a board certified Social Security Disability specialist, and a highly respected attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Don is one of the preeminent Social Security disability lawyers in the Upstate of SC. His office sets the benchmark for the representation of people who have disabilities."
"I endorse Don Pilzer for Social Security law representation. I have known Don for about 2 decades and I know that he is smart, civil, competent, calm, professional, and always prepared for his court appearances. Her has also put together a great team at his law office and you will get First Class service if you become his client!"
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Experience
Honors
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
certified expert Social Security disability law, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Chairman's Award, Better Business Bureau of the Foothills
Work Experience
1982 - Present
President, Don Pilzer, PC
Associations
1994 - Present
American Association for Justice
1992 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesSustaining Member
1987 - Present
Better Business Bureau
former President
former President
Sample of Legal Cases
remand for new hearing
remanded for new hearing and awarded
Reversed and remanded, awarded on remand
reversed and remanded for new hearing
reversed for new hearing and awarded
Education
1980
juris
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Mental Impairment Claims
2012
fibromyalgia
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
My attorneygotpaid Aprilof last year i still haven'treceivedmy back pay yet? I have spokento differentpeopleat the office. Clai?
26 Mar 2025
Can I ask for an Increase in my SSDI disability as other physical disabilities have become increasingly painful ?
12 Feb 2024
Do I contact the SSA about Parent passed away and kept getting benefits deposited in account?
07 Sep 2023