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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 Cheryl | March 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
He’s an expert!
Working with Mr. Greeman was a pleasure, he is incredibly knowledgeable in his field. He was also very kind and patient working with my disability case, and helped me every step of the way. It was a wonderful experience all around working with him. Easily 5 out of 5 stars.
Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
They will never give up on you
I have been fighting for a long time to receive my disability benefits and I've been battling a very rare disorder that's progressed fast and he never gave up he will fight for you till you win
Posted by Eli | October 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Disability
I hired James Greeman at the end of my disability process to represent me in appeals court as it was my last opportunity to win my case. He swiftly took over from there and after a year battling on my own, he won my case in 20 minutes in court. Any time I had questions or needed to get a hold of him,...
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 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...
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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