Keith Wells

PRO

Keith Wells

also known as V Keith Wells

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 41 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Pensacola, FL
Practice Areas: Social Security

P.O. Box 9639, Pensacola, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Keith

Biography

We do Social Security claims and nothing else. Give us a call (850) 466-1841

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Social Security & Disability 100%

Assist clients obtain social security disability or SSI benefits including children's SSI claims.

42 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 41 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1984

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

V. Keith Wells, P.A.

P.O. Box 9639, Pensacola, FL, 32513

pensacola-socialsecurity.com

Law Offices of Keith Wells

348 Miracle Strip PKWY, STE 11, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

pensacola-socialsecurity.com

Keith Wells's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (13)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Tim | November 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

*****

Mr. Wells helped me get my disability payments in a timely manner with no major delays. My text and phone calls were always returned promptly. I recommend hiring Mr Wells.

Posted by judi | March 5, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

great team

Mr. Wells and Chrystin are very helpful and knowledgable at what they do, with Social Security Disability cases. They explained everything and gave me confidence before my hearing, which put me at ease. They were very patient with some last minute records. Thanks to them, I will now have income. High...ly recommend. Judi

Posted by Rene | January 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Social Security Disability Attorney!!

After my first attempt at filing for SSD and being denied, I contacted Mr. Keith Wells and his assistant Crystin. They both were awesome in guiding me through the initial appeals process as well as through the request for hearing process. Any questions I had were answered in terms I could understan...d. After almost two years, Mr. Wells won my disability claim! I highly recommend Mr. Wells and Crystin if you are trying to make a SSD or SSI claim. They are the best!! Thank you for all the help and guidance.

Posted by Sharon | June 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Disability

After years of trying to get approved for disability and was very unsuccessful. I was referred to Mr. Well by a former client. Mr. Wells & Crystin were very professional, friendly, eager to help & to go above and beyond to help with any questions, other services, that I might have needed, etc. this w...as done I’m a timely manner, & was able to receive a favorable decision . I would definitely recommend this attorney office to someone seeking help. Outstanding job done.

Posted by James | April 10, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Successful SSI Disability Claim

I contacted Mr Wells office and spoke with his assistant Crystin in anticipitation of hiring this firm if my disability claim was denied. Crystin is very knowledgable explaining the application process and what to expect. With her direction, the process was easy, and was always there for me for any q...uestions I had. Mr Wells also contacted me ready to assist in any way. With their knowlege and expert consultation, my claim went through without any complications. I highly recommend contacting them for your SS disability claim.

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Keith Wells's Lawyer Endorsements

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James McKenzie

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"He is the best social security lawyer in northwest Florida. He has decades of experience and a track record of success. He is also a caring person who goes the extra mile for his clients. I highly endorse Mr. Wells."

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James McKenzie

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2021

A+ Lawyer, Better Business Bureau

2020

A+ Lawyer, Better Business Bureau

2019

A+ Lawyer, Better Business Bureau

2018

A+ Lawyer, Better Business Bureau

2017

A+ Lawyer, Better Business Bureau

2016

A+ lawyer, Better Business Bureau

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

A+ lawyer, Better Business Bureau

2014

A+ lawyer, Better Business Bureau

2013

Hall of Fame, Pensacola Sports Association

2013

A+ Lawyer, Better Business Bureau

1988

Paul Harris Fellow, Cantonment Rotary Club

1982

Gold Key Governor - Southeast Region, American Bar Association

Work Experience

1991 - 2015

President, V. Keith Wells, P.A.

1984 - 1991

Vice President, Kimmel & Wells, P.A.

Associations

2021 - Present

City of Pensacola Personnel Board

Hearing Officer

2008 - Present

Escambia County Merit System Protection Board

Hearing Officer

1985 - Present

Pensacola Sports Association

1984 - Present

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association

Florida Supreme Court

Certified mediator

American Academy of Trial Lawyers

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

American Trial Lawyers Association

2005 - 2011

Pensacola Civil Service Board

Hearing Officer

1994 - 2004

Florida Courts

Certified Mediator

1993 - 2007

Escambia County Civil Service Board

Hearing Officer

1993 - 2021

Olive Baptist Church

legal counsel

1992 - 1993

Pensacola Sports Association

President

1992 - 1994

Leadership Pensacola

Executive Committee

1991 - 1993

Leadership Pensacola

Executive Committee

1990 - 1992

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Executive Committee

1990 - 1991

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

President

1990 - 1991

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association

Executive Committee

1989 - 1990

Leadership Pensacola

1988 - 1993

Pensacola Sports Association

Board of Directors

1988 - 1990

Pensacola Sertoma

1988 - 1989

Cantonment Rotary Club

Secretary

1987 - 1990

Pensacola State College

Adjunct Professor for Paralegal Program

1984 - 1991

Cantonment Rotary Club

1984 - 1988

American Bar Association

Education

1982

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Troy University (main campus)

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Procedural changes at the hearing level

Moderator

2014

Practice tips for disability claims

Moderator

2013

Guardianship Certification

Social Security Disability

2012

Guardianship Certification

Social Security Disability

2008

Law Studies

Ethical Considerations of being a Lawyer

Languages

English

Activity

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