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Kenneth Patrick Karlock
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Biography
I have been handling Social Security disability matters for more than 30 years and have the experience necessary to fight to win your claim. I am a former disability claims adjudicator and have hands on training as to how the Social Security Administration makes determinations. I can put this experience to work for you!
I continually strive to gain new knowledge about issues relevent to representing my clients. I have been asked to lecture to other attorneys on issues relating to disability claims.
Representing individuals who have been improperly denied benefits is my passion. I take great pride in assuring that my clients receive a fair consideration of their claim and do everything in my power to protect their rights at each and every step of the process.
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Contingency
25%-25%
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Licensed in Ohio for 32 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1993
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Location
Cutter Hall Karlock LLC
PO Box 15072, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Posted by David | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Quick results: won my Social Security disability (SSD) case in less than 3 full months!
Mr. Karlock is a kind gentleman who helped build a strong case for my SSD case. He provided my MSW therapist paperwork to fill out to support my SSD case, which is something I would not have had if I did not have Karlock's representation. I appreciate having Mr. Karlock's guidance, during my SSD ap...
Posted by Jayson | July 22, 2014 | Social Security Disability
Satisfied
Ken is an experienced and skilled Social Security Disability lawyer, his ability to obtain the most relevant case evidence, analyze it correctly, and incorporate it as part of a winning strategy for my hearing with the ALJ. He was completely attentive to my disability needs and understanding with my ...
Posted by George | May 28, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
EXPERIENCE
Ken and his staff are so knowledgeable, at my hearing ken raised specific case law points and explained my complicated issues I was so very impressed and left the hearing confident I had won my case!
Kenneth Patrick Karlock's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am proud to have Ken as my business partner and even happier to call him my husband. He is unwavering in his client loyalty and advocacy, and is never afraid to assert his clients' best interests in the face of adversity. Ken aggressively represents claimants in initial applications, appeals, hearings, before the Appeals Council and before the United States District Court. He is especially knowledgeable on vocational and procedural issues, and I am thankful to be able to bounce questions and ideas off of him every day. Working with Ken these past years has definitely made me a better Social Security Disability attorney."
Robert Handelman
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Ken always provides the service and respect our mutual clients deserve. He is a good listener and works diligently for all of his disability claimants. I never hesitate to recommend him to any of my clients with social security disability issues."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ken for many years, He is a diligent, reputable attorney."
Robert Handelman
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
President's Award, Columbus Bar Association
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Cutter Hall Karlock LLC
2006 - 2011
Owner, Karlock Law Offices
2004 - 2006
Partner, Calig and Handelman LPA
1997 - 2004
Attorney, Calig and Handelman LPA
1993 - 1997
Disability Claims Adjudicator, State Of Ohio
Associations
2025 - Present
Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD)Member
2010 - 2013
Columbus Bar Association, Social Security Disability CommitteeCo-chair
2010 - 2013
Columbus Bar Association, Social Security Disability CommitteeFounding Member
1997 - 2024
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Johnson v. Comm'r, Case No: 2:13cv788, S.D. Ohio, July 1, 2014.
Order for remand
Wooldridge v. Comm'r 2:14-cv-1139 SD Ohio
Order for remand
Education
1993
Case Western Reserve University
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Ohio State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Essential Guide to Social Security in Ohio
Vocational Issues
2013
Winter Conference
Vocational Expert Cross Examination
2012
Social Security CLE
Fine Tuning Your Social Security Disability Practice
2010
Social Security CLE
Succeed at the ALJ Hearing
2010
Social Security CLE
Social Security Basics
2007
Annual Convention
Update to Changes in the Listings
2006
Annual Conference
Hearing Preparation
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
How do I give ssi information stating I don't need a payee ?
10 Nov 2021
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What is included in my SSA file??
03 Feb 2021
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Why didn’t ALJ ask me any questions?
18 Nov 2020