John Bell Whitesell

John Bell Whitesell

4.5
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 38 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Fulton, KY
Practice Areas: Social Security

104 Nelson Tripp Place, PO BOX 1108, Fulton, KY

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25%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 26 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 38 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Whitesell Law Offices - Serving TN and KY

104 Nelson Tripp Place, PO BOX 1108, Fulton, KY, 42041

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John Bell Whitesell's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Social Security Disability

Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Never met the man

Other than the first phone call where they asked me a million questions, i have heard nothing from these people. Kathy did call to tell me i had a hearing. If they are doing anything, they arent keeping me in the loop. Havent asked me for anything other than a list of perscriptions. Maybe i will get ...to meet my attorney at the hearing. Im sure if im approved he will be right there for his cut. Even if he hasnt done a damn thing to earn it.

John Whitesell

Replied last April 21, 2016

We do not have an employee at Whitesell Law Offices named Kathy. However, I'm very sorry you feel you've not been informed as to what is going on with your claim. I would advise you call your attorney's office and request a meeting. Also, it's always important to update your representative's office with any address or contact number changes.

Posted by cheryl | July 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Mr. whitesell

We are very please with Mr. White sell and his staff with helping get my brothers ss disability claim going. Presently awaiting a court date. Which is a lengthy wait, but of no fault of Mr. Whitesell. The system is slow. He keeps us up to date, and checks in with us pirodically. He and his staff are ...kind and heart felt ppl, that truely care for all their clients.

John Whitesell

Replied last July 11, 2016

Thank you for the very nice review and we are glad we can be of assistance. Unfortunately, in most cases, being awarded disability benefits involves a hearing before an administrative law judge. This is the level where claimants will generally have their best chance of being approved. Rest assured, we are working hard on our side gathering the medical evidence to support your brother's claim.

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2016 | Social Security Disability

Pleased

It took over year for me to get to approved, but I was told that on the front end. There were periods of time when I felt like nothing was going on, but the office staff explained to me we were waiting on the hearing office. I was skeptical and frustrated, so called the hearing office myself, and the...y confirmed that my case was under review. I asked to speak to Attorney Whitesell himself He was in hearings that day but did call me back that week. Bottom line is I got my disability without having to go to court. Very thankful to Attorney Whitrsell for that.

John Whitesell

Replied last April 19, 2016

We are delighted we were able to assist you with your claim and even happier that we obtained a favorable decision for you without having to go before a judge. When filing a disability claim there are stretches of time when it seems as if nothing is happening. However, this is usually when the SSA is reviewing your claim file and there is very little that can be done to expedite the process unless there is a terminal illness involved. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance in the future.

Posted by Michelle | April 19, 2016 | Social Security Disability

Wonderful, knowledgeable disability attorney

After a horrible accident that left me unable to work, I applied for disability. I was denied. I called Whitesell Law Office. That was the best phone call I have ever made. The entire staff is so warm, caring, friendly and helpful. We were able to do all of my paperwork over the phone. They took care... of everything. From getting files from my physicians, to helping me with my insurance company. By the time my date to meet with the judge came, I had moved back home to Indiana. Mr. Whitesell drove to Indiana and continued to handle my case. He didn't have to do that. He could have referred me to a local attorney, but he did not. Thanks to all of his hard work, I was granted my Social Security Disability. I could not have been more pleased with the service I received.

John Whitesell

Replied last April 19, 2016

We are so pleased we could be of assistance and happy we were able to get a favorable decision in your claim. Please give our office a call if we can assist you in the future.

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Attorney, Whitesell Law Offices

1988 - 1994

Attorney, Baker Worthington

Associations

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

1987 - 1988

Kentucky Bar Association

Member

Education

1988

University of Kentucky College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Vanderbilt University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Univ KY

Speaking Engagements

2015

Social Security Disability Bootcamp

Social Security Disability Bootcamp

2012

Social Security Law

Social Security Law

2010

Handling a Social Security Disability Case

Handling a Social Security Disability Case

Publications

1987

Journal of Mineral Law & Policy Midlantic National Bank v. New Jersey Department of Environmental Resources: Judicial Interpretation or Judicial Legislation?

Languages

English

Activity

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