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 39 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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66 Client Reviews

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Posted by Donna | December 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Wonderful lawyer

Mr Ahlers was very perfessional an took time to explain everything to me yes i would hire him for all my cases if i can he is awesome at what he does im so thankful for finding him

Posted by Sheila Weidner | February 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

BEST ATTORNEY EVER and SO CARING

My particular reason for using Ed Ahlers was for a Social Security Disability claim. I will start by saying that Ed is strides above any professional that I have worked with. From my first phone call with Ed, he was so impressive for not only his knowledge of the process but how much he truly cared. ...I don’t think the man ever stops working! A good bit of my communication was email and it seemed that no matter when I emailed him, he responded. I did not have to call him or email him twice, he always was back to me very quickly and many times with extreme detail. From my first initial call with Ed he made me feel like a babe in mama’s arms. I knew that I made the right decision going with Ed to represent me. He was so detailed, so precise in the information sent to the hearing judge that the judge made the ‘YES” decision the day before the hearing, so the hearing was not needed and canceled. I truly feel that Ed went above and beyond for me and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to go through the Social Security Disability process.

Posted by Andy | October 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

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 Dr. Bob | December 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

A Bulldog in Enforcing Your Rights

After foolishly applying for social security disability myself, and getting rejected, I was referred to Ed Ahlers by another attorney at Crowley, Ahlers, and Roth. (They also doggedly worked to get my wife her rightful worker's compensation benefits!) Mr. Ahlers took everything in hand, relieving me ...of the substantial paperwork burdens required by the SSA. He communicated with my doctor to get the perfect answers to the relevant questions. When an initial appeal resulted in a second denial, I was ready to give up. Instead, Ahlers took it on himself to both boost me and prove to SSA that their analysis was not just wrong but unjust. He filed for direction with an administrative law judge who declared positive judgement for my case. Without Ed, I would be killing myself trying to work again. Instead the judge agreed with him that SSA was absolutely wrong in their denial!

Posted by Rebecca | October 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

True blessing

Mr. Ahlers is an excellent attorney. He was very compassionate and caring. He understood what I was going through, which made it easy to talk with him. He was there for me when I had questions, and he explained, the whole S.S Disability process to me. He was very prompt in receiving and returning my ...phone calls, I was in the loop the whole time. I have had a pleasant experience with Mr. Ahlers, that I would refer them to anyone else in need of a S.S Disability attorney. The best part of this long process was Mr.Ahlers putting in his expertise and hard work for me, and in return the outcome for me was a true blessing! I truly appreciate everything, Mr. Ahlers has done for me, Thank you Ed!

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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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