Donald L. Pilzer

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Donald L. Pilzer

also known as Don Pilzer

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 45 years

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

509 W Butler Road, Greenville, SC

Virtual Consultation Available

About Donald

Biography

Social Security Disability is all we do.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Social Security & Disability 100%

I help people apply for Social Security disability, appeal denials at all levels of review. My firm devotes itself to this field.

44 years | 1,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%

Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 44 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1981

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 43 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1982

Terminated - Nonpayment of Dues

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 45 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1980

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Pilzer Klein, PC

509 W Butler Road, Greenville, SC, 29607

pilzerlaw.com/

Don Pilzer, PC

509 W Butler Road, Greenville, SC, 29607

pilzerlaw.com/

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Donald L. Pilzer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mr Sully | September 13, 2025

*Successful outcome.

I am writing to express my profound satisfaction with the services provided by Pilzer Klein law firm. The firm demonstrated exceptional competence throughout my engagement with them. In particular, I commend Laura for her outstanding communication skills, which facilitated the seamless gathering of e...ssential information and provided me with clear, actionable advice. Also, Attorney Klein's proactive engagement in making sure that I understand the process and next steps was greatly appreciated. His expertise and commitment to keeping me informed were invaluable. I wholeheartedly recommend their services and extend my gratitude to Laura and Mr. Klein for their significant contributions to the successful outcome.

Posted by Ginny | June 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Disability

I had Don Pilzer law firm file my disability papers for me. I soon received my deny letter in the mail. I knew most people get turned down the first time. The law firm filed my appeal. I always received papers by mail of every document filed. Then it was hurry up and wait on a hearing date. Agai...n I knew this was the norm. I had a paralegal named Andrew that kept me informed. Before my hearing my atty, Kevin called to go over the case with me. I could have gone to his office but because of my health I was not able to. On the phone and at the hearing Kevin informed me that normally I would wait 60 days for the judges decision. I was a paralegal so I was use to be in court, but I was nervous. Kevin went over questions with me that may be ask and talked with me to calm my nerves. I was told in the hearing that my disability was granted. I was very pleased with the service I received.

Posted by Mike | February 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent, Honest, Knowledgeable Attorney

Having been denied twice on my own, I contacted Don Pilzer to represent me going forward in my application for Social Security Benefits. After our initial meeting, I knew I should have contacted him from the very beginning. I found Don to be honest, knowledgeable and highly specialized in Social Se...curity Disability Claims. He will educate you on the process and keep you informed. No matter how well you think you have all the appropriate documentation, the system is much to complex to go it alone. I highly recommend Don Pilzer and his staff. He was successful in my case and It is of my opinion, he is the best in the business.

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Donald L. Pilzer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Ezell

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Maggi Bailey

Unknown lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very competent as an attorney in the Social Security area and is a great lawyer."

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Linda Hayes

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Don is very knowledgeable regarding social security matters and very professional."

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Steve Sumner

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Don is a member of the very top tier of Social Security disability lawyers in the upstate."

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Kevin Klein

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Don is compassionate, a board certified Social Security Disability specialist, and a highly respected attorney."

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Hal Roach

Unknown lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Joseph Lyles

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Gina McMaster

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Thomas Ervin

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Steve Sumner

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George Thomason

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Kevin Klein

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Stuart Johnson

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Hal Roach

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

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 Representatives

Sustaining Member

1987 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Gateway House

former President

United Ministries

former President

Sample of Legal Cases

Emming v. Astrue

remand for new hearing

Cureton v. Astrue

remanded for new hearing and awarded

Vernon v. Astrue

Reversed and remanded, awarded on remand

Kennedy v. Astrue

reversed and remanded for new hearing

Lang v Astrue

reversed for new hearing and awarded

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Education

1980

Duke University School of Law

juris

1977

Northwestern University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Social Security Disability Bootcamp

Mental Impairment Claims

2012

Fibromyalgia support group

fibromyalgia

Languages

English

Activity

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