Melissa Ann Davidson

Employee benefits Attorney at Indianapolis, IN

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Disability Hearing

Melissa was excellent in my disability hearing, especially considering the judge I had a extremely low approval rate. She stood her ground to fight for my case. Yes I had only met with her once before the hearing but it was only necessary to meet once before to review my case. She is very knowledgeable in her field and definitely knows what she is doing in the courtroom, whether it be face to face, or a video hearing like mine was. I never once doubted her or the Hankey Law firm when it came to my case. I believe it is not just her or the firms job when it comes to what to say and not say during a hearing to win a case, especially because she is not the only who gets asked questions. Keep yourself prepared for the hearing, and if there is any questions before your hearing she is very open to them. I HIGHLY recommend her and/or Hankey Law office as a disability attorney.

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Employee benefits

34%

Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Benefits
Personal injury

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Social Security & Disability

33%

Melissa A. Davidson received her law degree from Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis. After working for the State of Indiana doing investigation for child protective services for 2 years, she joined Hankey Law Office as a law clerk in 2000 and is now a Senior Associate Attorney. She has experience handling a wide range of cases involving Long Term Disability, Social Security Disability, and Personal Injury. She is currently a member of the American Trial Lawyer's Association, Indianapolis Bar Association, and the National Organizaiton of Social Security Claimants Representatives.

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Licensed for 16 years

State IN

Status Active In Good Standing

Acquired 2006

Updated 01/04/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Hankey Law Office

434 E New York St

Indianapolis, IN, 46202

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Posted by Carrie | February 5, 2018

Disability Hearing

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Response from Melissa Davidson February 6, 2018

Thank you for the feedback! When attorneys and clients work together, great things can happen!

Posted by Anthony | May 27, 2017

Super skilled

Using Melissa as my attorney. She is very knowledgeable wit SSDI. I trust her to help me

Posted by Cyndee Ortiz | August 29, 2014

I would recommend her as an LTD Attorney

Melissa and her paralegal Melinda, have been very good to me and for my case. My experience with Hankey Law Office has been a good one.

Posted by Danita | August 15, 2014

Good & Helpful Disability Attorney

Attorney Davidson was always very helpful. My case moved very quickly once she started representing me. I always got timely return calls from the office.

Posted by Michael | August 13, 2014

Great Attorney!

Melissa represented me in a long term disability issue. She was very professional and kept me informed throughout the process. Thanks so much! I'd recommend her to anyone looking for legal advice.

Posted by Jerry | August 10, 2014

Great Lawyer that knows her stuff and works for a great firm!

Melissa Davidson helped me with swift effort on her part. She was tenacious in getting my denial reversed in a super timely manner. These people here don't mess around. Melissa will fight to win your case. Communication was excellent. Highly recommend her!

Posted by Scott | February 12, 2014

MOST helpful and considerate

This review references my son. He does not use e-mail. Melissa took our calls with regard to my son's disability claim. She was forthright and to the point as a professional, but very caring and understanding. Our process seemed to take forever, but she worked with us and we never gave up hope. It was with her professional knowledge and understanding that my son will be getting his disability assistance. I would praise her to the sky and offer her name to anyone I hear of who needs legal help......Thank you, Melissa.

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Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2013

disability hearing

Ms. Davidson handled my case very well, she was also very easy to talk to and really knew the disability process as well as the social security system

Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2017

Social security disability stage 4 rare cancer denied

I hired through Hanky law. I only met the lawyer 5 minutes before the hiring. At the hiring the govenments job witness testified that I could not work any job and my case was still denied. Face disfigured from stage 4 no cure cancer, left jaw bone and teeth removed, upper roof of my mouth removed, cancer, depression, anxiety, cataract in my eye and this lawyer still couldn't get me SSDI

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Response from Melissa Davidson February 6, 2018

We encourage all clients to meet in person with their lawyer at least 30 days before a hearing. We understand that that is not always possible. Additionally, there are sometimes circumstances beyond our control or rules that are inflexible that prevent an award of disability benefits.

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