Edward C. Ahlers

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Edward C. Ahlers

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 43 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Cincinnati, OH
Practice Areas: Social Security, Insurance

414 Walnut Street, Suite 220, Cincinnati, OH

About Edward

Biography

Guiding clients every step of the way to obtain the benefits they deserve. I work hard for my clients, keeping them informed as the case progresses, and my hard work and attention to detail usually results in an good outcome.

Disability insurance companies are always looking to deny claims or to terminate benefits. I will fight for you.

Peer selected as a "Super Lawyer" for Social Security for the past 10 years.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 75%

Social Security disability law has been my passion for my entire legal career. I love having the opportunity to make a difference for deserving people who truly need help and deserve the protection that Social Security is meant to provide.

43 years

75%
Insurance 25%

Short and long term disability claims can be difficult to pursue. Insurance companies love to take in the premiums but they don't like to pay out benefits. An experienced and aggresive attorney who will build your appeal can make all the difference.

15 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 43 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Rhode Island for 40 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 1986

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Edward Ahlers

414 Walnut Street, Suite 220, Cincinnati, OH, 45202

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Edward C. Ahlers's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

68 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andy | October 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Ed Ahlers never gives up. A man with integrity

We were referred to Edward C Ahlers from our family estate attorney. My wife's disability case involved a form of Epilepsy that is near impossible to control. After being denied on our own twice for disability coverage, we went and met with Ed. Ed was very up front that our situation was very hard t...o prove, but he was willing to take on our case. He stated he would appeal a case and if the situation required and he felt it was necessary, he could and would sue Social Security to get my wife the results he felt she was due. This was thye fighting pit bull we wanted on our side. After being again denied with the help of Ed Ahlers, we appealed the case. We won on appeal. After 4 1/2 years from start to finish, my wife is finally enjoying the benefits of Ed's hard work , happy with her monthly benefit, and Medicare coverage. Not to mention the 5 1/2 years worth of back pay that allowed us to pull ourselves out of near bankruptcy. I am forever thankful we were referred to such a competent and hard working attorney.

Posted by Angie | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Excellent attorney and advocate

I am so grateful to have found Mr. Ahlers to represent me in my SSDI case. I can say with a high degree of certainty that my case would not have been approved if not for him. My case was not without difficulty and definitely had its challenges, but Mr. Ahlers consistently worked tirelessly and remain...ed driven to meet all of those challenges head on. I found him to be very honest, thorough, organized, meticulous and committed while being caring and compassionate at the same time. He always kept me informed and often allayed my anxiety and fears about the process. I will forever be grateful to him for all he has done and how hard he worked for me and would highly recommend him to anyone that needs representation.

Posted by Rebekah | September 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Couldn't ask for a better representative!

Choosing Mr. Ahlers to represent me in my disability case was one the best decisions I could have made. Not only did he expertly argue my case (and win) but he was very kind and understanding of my unusual circumstances. He was active and interested in my case and made sure I had everything I needed ...when I had my hearing. After I was approved he continued to keep in contact as I waited for my benefits and kept working to make sure I was getting paid the right amount. I can't recommend Mr. Ahlers enough. Without him I don't think I would have been approved. I'm probably much younger than most of his clients but he always treated me seriously and with respect while doing the best for my case. 10/10 would recommend.

Posted by Tracie | August 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Wonderful Attorney

Mr Ahlers is a wonderful attorney and advocate for those who are struggling and fighting for the disability rights they deserve. I was referred to Mr Ahlers after spending two years with a law firm that truly wasn’t doing anything to help me with my disability case. I talked more with Mr Ahlers in th...e first week that I met him than I did with my original attorney in the two years I was with him. When I decided to switch to Mr Ahlers, I felt like I was being heard for the first time. He did everything in his power to retrieve all of the information and evidence he needed to get my disability approved. He always returned my phone calls and emails personally and kept me updated on every step of the process. I would highly recommend Mr Ahlers. He will fight very hard to win your case.

Posted by Susan | May 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Review for a top-notch Attorney.

STOP, look no further, for you have just found one of the best Attorneys in Cincinnati. Mr. Ahlers will go the distance, and is quite diligent in doing everything he can to win your disability case. Through some research of my own I was lucky to have found him. After two years of receiving disab...ility benefits through my employer, I was denied under the two year ruling that many disability insurance companies use to stop paying benefits. I attempted to file two appeals, however both were denied. I called for appointment with Mr. Ahlers, and proceeded to walk in with my box of failure. We spoke for over a couple of hours. I found him to be engaging, empathic, professional, and very knowledgeable in the expertise of employer long term disability (LTD). Soon after the meeting, Mr. Ahlers had me undergo a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE). Once that was finalized, he brought in a Vocational Expert to complete a vocational analysis on what had been done. Together, they all formulated a plan to present to my insurance company. I called them the 'dream team'! Mr. Ahlers had successfully won my case within several months, all while keeping me abreast of everything. I could never have dreamt for such a smooth legal case. Thank you Mr. Ed Ahlers for having come into my life. I have passed out you're number to all of my friends, and will keep it on speed dial for myself.

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Mark Napier

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Ed and know him to be quite knowledgeable, hard-working, a creative thinker, and quite ethical. Ed is well-respected in the legal community for his expertise. He is well-liked by his clients for his legal skills, persistence, and communications with them."

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Mark Fitch

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ed Ahlers exemplifies professionalism and delivers a very high level of service to his clients. Ed is committed to achieving his client's goals and brings his 30 years of experience to bear in doing so. I have worked with Ed on many Workers Compensation, Social Security and Insurance matters and his methodical approach and analysis never ceases to impress."

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Mark Naegel

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Edward C. Ahlers is a knowledgeable and insightful attorney who is experienced and proficient in Social Security practice both on the administrative level and in the federal courts."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

1 of 2 Super Lawyers for Social Security in Ohio, Super Lawyers

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Attorney, Crowley, Ahlers & Roth Co, LPA

Associations

2000 - Present

Southwest Ohio Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

Ohio Association for Justice

Member

1990 - Present

Cincinnati Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Cincinnati Bar Association

Member, Social Security Committee

1992 - 1993

Cincinnati Bar Association, Chairman,Social Security Committee

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

Shields v. Commissioner of Social Security, 732 Fed. App'x. 430

Meese v. Commissioner of Social Security

Award of benefits

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Education

1982

University of Cincinnati College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Xavier University, Cincinnati

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2013

Union Builder Social Security Disability

Languages

French

Activity

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