There are certainly attorneys who take these cases from the beginning, and it's best for you that you find someone who does. There is mainly a...

I agree that Avvo and NOSSCR would be the best resources for finding an experienced SSDI attorney. Also, I want to give you some peace of mind...

Medical Expert called to SS Hearing?

Before your hearing, your attorney should carefully identify what, if any, Social Security Listings might apply to the medical evidence in your...

My SSDI hearing is scheduled for next month. Last week I fell down the stairs and broke ankle. Att wont ask alj to postpone.

It concerns me greatly that your attorney is failing to appropriately communicate with you. In any event, you should not just be dealing with law...

If I am understanding the premise of your question, it sounds like you (or your attorney) asked the ALJ to hold open the record for additional...

I believe my repetitive hand injury to both hands will try to force me into another field of work my dilemma here is ?

Generally speaking, there is a greater burden on Social Security to account for education and skill transferability if a person turns 50 before...

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Can i go pro se to my 2nd ssi disability hearing?

Ask the judge to postpone your hearing until you secure new representation. Giving the judge your medical records is only one part of the...

What will happen at disability court

You should immediately ask the assigned judge for a postponement so that you can retain a dedicated Social Security Disability attorney. The worst...

Can my former employer refuse to submit my payroll history at request of insurance company.

It sounds like you have two potential claims in which different lawyers should be consulted. Long term disability plans are governed by a statute...

No doubt about it. As with any practice area, some lawyers are more proficient, aggressive, or hard working than others. That said, I don't...