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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Employee Benefits
40%
Social Security & Disability
40%
Appeals
10%
Litigation
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2014
Licenses
Licensed in Indiana for 19 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Hankey Marks & Crider
429 E Vermont St #200, Indianapolis, IN, 46202
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Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
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, ca...
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Replied last February 06, 2018We 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.
Melissa Ann Davidson's Lawyer Endorsements
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Stacy Crider
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Ashley Marks
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Senior Attorney, Hankey Marks & Crider
2004 - 2005
Editor, Indiana University School of Law
2000 - 2021
Managing Partner, Hankey Law Office
1998 - 2000
Investigator for Child Protective Services, State of Indiana
Associations
2022 - Present
National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesMember
2006 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Kelly v. Schindler Elevator and GEPA
Reversed and remanded to State Court
Phillips v. Anthem Life Long Term Disability Plan
Ruling allowing plaintiff discovery outside the administrative record on ERISA plan.
Education
2005
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
JD
1996
Ball State University
Speaking Engagements
2014
2014 Key Consumer Mental Health Conference
Working with Mental Health Conditions and When to Pursue Disability: A Discussion of FMLA, ADA, and Social Security Disability
2009
DBSA National Conference
Disability Benefits and Mental Health Conditions
Publications
2004
Indiana University of Law, Indianapolis
Editor
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I hit a pedestrian with my car. He was running into the road and he had marijuana on him
24 Jun 2014
Q&A
I don't have joint custody of my kids but I need a copy if their social security card and birth certificate/. My ex will not
05 Feb 2014