Peter Hugh Mcguire

I hired Mr. McGuire after a bad experience with multiple disability lawyers. He took my Brain Injury case when no one else would. I was very impressed with his knowledge, experience as well as his patience in helping me through the disability process. Pete took the time to personally answer all of my... questions, never made me feel rushed or just like another client. He was very easy to talk to, straight forward and honest about everything and never made me feel like he was just about the money. When I showed up for the hearing, the lady who signed me in could tell I was nervous and her comment was “Oh Hun don’t worry, you’ve got Pete McGuire, he’s great!” She was exactly right. I would definitely recommend Pete McGuire to ANYONE that is looking for a great lawyer.

Unfortunately, I believed any lawyer representing disability clients would be doing so because he believed in his clients and their need to gain an alternate source of income due to disability. However, now I have seen another side to a disability attorney's practice and feel money could be the motiv...ating factor instead. Particularly when a year passed by and I didn't hear from my attorney but office staff instead. He seemed nice enough when I first met him. He appeared interested in my case and felt he could win my case. Unfortunately I had such limited contact after that so when he was short with me at our meeting prior to the disability appeal hearing, I was surprised by it. He was cutting me off, not giving me a chance to ask questions and wasn't as educated in the SSDI process as I expected him to be. Thankfully my case was approved for disability benefits. Reading through the decision by the judge I could see the attorney could have done more because the decision was barely in my favor. For example, having more recent medical records. I asked if he had any or needed them and he said no, I only needed them if I wanted to make my disability onset begin sooner. After reviewing the decision I can see it would have strengthened my case to have them. Bad advice from him I thought. Now going through the final stages after being approved I am finding out crucial things related to income I was receiving for employment that he should have told me might create problems. Highly advise to avoid this attorney. Look for someone with more knowledge in the field.

During this long process in my application for SSDI, my attorney was very responsive and reassuring. During my hearing he was very knowledgeable, helpful, confident and calming when I was so very nervous. I would definitely recommend Peter McGuire! Even the admin assistant at the front desk was very ...helpful as well.

When I felt I was at my last straw and no longer understood the information SS was flooding me with, Peter and his paralegal Amanda took over. They explained the process, they handled all communication. They collected everything I would need for my hearing. They gave me confidence that regardless o...f the outcome of my hearing, I was in the best hands possible. They were kind and understanding.