I was pre-med during undergrad and during my junior year my sister fell ill and passed which caused me to no longer want to practice medicine. I subsequently switched majors to Criminal Justice which then led me to law school, during which I clerked at a disability law firm. I’ve dedicated my practice to this field ever since. What gets me out of bed each day is knowing that I have a chance to help someone who is struggling mightily and very sick to gain much-needed medication and access to medical care, a roof over their head, food on the table, and maybe a few bucks in their pocket at the end of the day. I suppose this is my way of helping to spread some good in the world.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 2005 | 07/24/2022 |
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Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Balin Law, LLC | 2005 - Present |
Law Clerk | Brian Law Offices | 2003 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives | Sustaining Member | 2005 - Present |
Akron Bar Association | 2005 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Akron, C. Blake McDowell Law Center | J.D. | 2005 |
Kent State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2001 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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OAJ Winter Convention | Workers' Compensation Offset and Other Interesting Entaglements | 2015 |
"Managing Your MS" & "Confused About Social Security?" | Confused About Social Security? Ask the Expert | 2008 |
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Paulette Balin, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Mar 22, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Chad is an all-round good person and excellent lawyer. He is hard-working and devoted to his craft. He likes things done well the first time and is meticulous about following up on any loose ends. Chad is modest and humble, which is often a rare quality in our field, but he is truly a giant in the Social Security disability world. He has been with our office since 2005. The Social Security judges routinely indicate how well-prepared he is and our clients sing his praises. I heartily endorse Chad as a knowledgeable advocate for the disabled.
Matthew Shupe, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Nov 16, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Chad brings a wealth of experience and a can-do attitude to each and every disability hearing. He has secured disability benefits for thousands of deserving individuals and has served as a mentor to the younger attorneys at Balin Law. If you want a lawyer with an encyclopedic knowledge of the law who is always prepared, Chad is your guy.
Andrew November, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Nov 12, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Diligent. Prepared. Compassionate. A great advocate for the disabled.