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James H. Greeman and Patrick A. Toomey have over 39 years of combined experience representing claimants before the Social Security Administration. Whether filing a claim for Disability Insurance Benefits, Supplemental Security Income benefits, Children's Disability benefits, Disabled Adult Child benefits, or Disabled Widow's/Widower's benefits, we have the experience you can trust. James H. Greeman and Patrick A. Toomey have represented over 100,000 clients before the Social Security Administration Appeals Council , United States District Courts and 8th District Court of Appeals and continue to build on their knowledge and experience.
James H. Greeman – A nationwide leading Social Security disability attorney, James was admitted to the Minnesota Bar in 1995 and to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota in April, 2001.
James is a graduate of Hamline University, and he obtained his Juris Doctor from Hamline University School of Law. James has practiced exclusively in Social Security disability law throughout his 27-year legal career. He has personally represented more individuals in their disability claims than any other attorney licensed and practicing in Minnesota. During those 27 years, he has either represented or worked on disability claims for more than 100,000 people throughout the United States and at all levels of the administrative process and in United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. Early in his career he made a commitment to representing the less fortunate members of our community. James has also represented disabled children, indigent and homeless claimants, those applying for SSI and the mentally ill.
James received recognition in 1999, 2000 and 2001 when he was named a “Super Lawyer” by Law and Politics, Twin Cities Business Monthly and Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine, a distinction fewer than 5% of all Minnesota attorneys receive. He was also recognized when named by his peers in these same publications in 2001 as a “Rising Star” in the legal profession.
James lives in Apple Valley, Minnesota with his wife Carol and daughter.
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Posted by Damion | June 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
YOU WILL BE HAPPY THAT YOU DID!
I applied for SS disability twice and was denied both times. Then I was given a referral from one of James' previous clients, so I decided to call. Best decision I could have made. James and his staff were kind, professional, and understanding of my situation. I would NOT have won my case without hi...
Posted by Sandra | June 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Didn't give up
I am so greatful for the Greeman & Toomey team. I started my SSDI fight in 2016. I was ready to give up after 8 years of fighting. They had letters from my doctors, done many appeals, took my case to the federal level, then a remanded hearing. Mr. James Greeman encouraged me to keep fighting. Fi...
Posted by Chad | May 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Knows his stuff!
James was super knowledgeable and helpful during a couple of cases I had. He explained to me, during both, the available evidence in or against my favor, what to expect during my hearings, and advised me well on what my options were. He comes across very confident in his assistance. As he should, hon...
Posted by Joshua | April 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Great lawyer that fights for your rights.
I hired Mr. Greeman to fight for me to receive Social Security benefits. I had been denied for over fifteen years and was tired of the runaround and repeated denials. Mr. Greeman and his associates guided me through the entire case from beginning to end. It took over two years to get the final decisi...
Posted by Clema | April 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Great Lawyer
James Greeman is a caring lawyer. He has went above and beyond to help me get my benefits. I have worked with him and his team. If you want a lawyer tgat will fight with you until the end James does just that.
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Criminal defense lawyer
2009
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2000
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1999
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1999
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007 - Present
Partner, Greeman Toomey PLLC
2001 - Present
United States District Court for the District of MinnesotaMember
1995 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
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JD - Juris Doctor
English