Michael Alexander Rake

Michael Alexander Rake

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 20 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Dayton, OH
Practice Areas: Social Security

124 E 3rd Street 5th Floor, Dayton, OH

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Social Security & Disability 100%

Also handles Veteran's Disability

21 years | 2,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

25%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 20 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Horenstein Nicholson & Blumenthal Lpa

124 E 3rd Street 5th Floor, Dayton, OH, 45402

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Michael Alexander Rake's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

One of the Best

Michael Rake is a great subject matter expert on social security law. Very professional and his judgement was spot on. I am grateful and thankful to go through the SSDI process and continued reviews with him at my side. I highly recommend him.

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Michael Alexander Rake's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Eyestone

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Mike for many years, he is a great guy. I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Burkhalter

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a great attorney, He really knows what is going on at the local level in Ohio regarding Social Security disability law. He is also able to represent clients at all level of appeals. A lot of attorneys say they can do Social Security law, but Mike is a real advocate. He puts the client first and knows Social Security disability law. I would recommend him to my own family."

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Heidi Southern

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked side-by-side with Mike for over 7 years. He is passionate about his representation of every client. He possesses the knowledge and skills necessary for zealous advocacy in very difficult matters. I strongly endorse Mike."

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Jan Dils

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mike in representing Social Security disability claimants."

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Stuart Johnson

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm happy to endorse Mike for his expertise in handling disability claims before the Social Security Administration. He's smart, he cares and he's well-respected."

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John Nicholson

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is widely regarded as an expert in his field, fighting zealously for his clients at all levels of the Social Security disability appeals process."

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Robert Walter

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike Rake is a dedicated lawyer who will work hard to win your disability case."

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Patrick Heeran

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Michael. He is a very knowledgeable attorney. Whenever I have a question about Social Security or Disability law, I call him. I recommend Attorney Rake to anyone who calls me for a referral in the greater Dayton area."

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John Hilgeman

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Lloyd O'Hara Public Interest Award, Advocates of Basic Legal Equality and Legal Aid of Western Ohio

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney, Horenstein, Nicholson, Blumenthal LPA

Associations

2010 - Present

National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

Member

Dayton State Bar Association

Member

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

Miami Valley Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Ohio Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Earley v. Comm of Social Security, No. 17-4007 (6th Cir.2018)

Remand and then approval in favor of Plaintiff

Keeton v. Comm. of SSA 13-4360

Remand and then approval in favor of Plaintiff

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Education

2004

University of Dayton School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Miami University of Ohio

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Social Security Disability

How to Handle a Social Security Case

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Social Security

How to Handle a Social Security Hearing

Publications

2014

How to Win a Disability Case NBI Law Seminar Materials

Languages

English

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