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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 Rasheed | March 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
The Help That Made My Stability Possible
I cannot say enough good things about Greeman Toomey PLLC and the incredible support I received throughout my Social Security disability case. During a very difficult time in my life, I was navigating my disability with little to no income, unsure of how I was going to move forward. The process felt ...
Posted by Molly | December 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Recommended SSD Lawyer
Thanks to James Greeman and his team they have been so helpful during my process and preparation of my disability hearing. He has showed amazing work, compassion, empathy, and relentless dedication to the process and myself throughout this journey. Thanks to James Greeman I was able to obtain disabil...
Posted by Tyron H | October 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Approved Upon Hiring Greeman Toomey
I like to take this opportunity to personally thank Greeman Toomey PLLC and each individual law representative who worked on my case over these last 2 years which consisted of James Greeman, Ryan Miner, Natalie Melcher and all those behind the scenes that came together for the greater good to get an ...
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 Stephanie K. | May 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
HE WILL FIGHT FOR YOU! (even if it's a long fight! )
This man is not only understanding and patient, but very confident in his position and knows precisely what needs to be done! I went through a four year battle with the social security administration, two of which I went alone at it. When Mr. Greeman took on my case (fighting another TWO YEARS), he...
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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