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Joe grew up in Bend, Oregon, where he worked as a legal assistant for his father, Jonathan Duerst, an attorney. After graduating high school with honors, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Film & Music Production at Oregon State University. He became an award-winning writer and filmmaker before enrolling at Arizona State’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, one of the top-ranked law schools in the country.
While at Arizona State, Joe focused on litigation and interned at the St. Louis County Prosecutor’s Office in St. Louis, MO, where he obtained the highest pro bono distinction while litigating DUII license revocations and working on a murder prosecution. He also traveled abroad to Italy as a student of Arizona State’s Australian sister-school, Monash University School of Law, and developed a love of travel.
After obtaining his Juris Doctor at Arizona State in 2012, Joe became licensed in Arizona and worked at the Law Offices of Stephanie Lake, P.C. (Now American Disability Law), where he managed the office and represented thousands of claimants in disability hearings.
Joe met his wife Ellen, a student at Arizona State University studying genetics, while attending law school and they married in 2014. They enjoy traveling around the world and playing with there adorable dog Simi. In 2019 they welcomed their first daughter into the world, Hayden Audrey.
In 2019, he decided to start J Disability with the goal to provide a more positive experience for his clients.
Practice areas
Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Disability Hearings, SSDI, Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB), Child Disability, Disabled Widow’s Benefits (DWB)
9 years, 2,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AZ | Active | 2013 | 11/29/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Certificate in Intellectual Property | ASU Science and Innovation Center | 2012 |
Certificate in Law, Science and Technology - IP Specialization | Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law | 2012 |
Highest Pro Bono Distinction | Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law | 2012 |
Highest Pro Bono Distinction | Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law | 2011 |
Pedrick Scholar | Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law | 2010 |
Top 10 Finalist: Jenckes Closing Argument Competition | Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law | 2010 |
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Top 5 Law School Competition Finalist | Access Group | 2009 |
Top 10 Commercial Producer | Paulisch Homes | 2008 |
First Prize | SAE Oregon State Unversity Student Film Festival | 2006 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | J Disability Law Firm, PLLC | 2019 - Present |
Attorney | Law Offices of Scott McWilliams | 2015 - 2015 |
Attorney | Law Offices of Stephanie Lake | 2013 - 2020 |
Intern | St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney | 2012 - 2012 |
Film School Liaison | Arizona State University College Of Law | 2009 - 2011 |
Owner | Shootout Media | 2007 - 2013 |
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Podcast Director | Oregon State University | 2006 - 2007 |
Legal Assistant | Duerst & Springer P.C. | 2005 - 2009 |
Peer Advocate | Benton County Health Department | 2005 - 2007 |
Peer Advocate | Deschutes County | 2002 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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United States Supreme Court Bar | Member | 2019 - Present |
National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR) | Member | 2017 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit | Attorney | 2013 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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J Disability | If You Want Disability, Here's What to Tell Your Doctor | 2020 |
J Disability | How an Attorney Can Maximize the Amount of Social Security Disability Payments You Receive | 2020 |
J Disability | 1 Key Secret You Need to Know to Win Your Disability Case! | 2020 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Arizona State | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
Oregon State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts in Film and Music Production | 2007 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Health Promotions Conference | Marketing to Youth | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Hundreds of cases | FAVORABLE DECISIONS |
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Tye Smith, Social security Attorney on Jun 16, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Duerst is an excellent attorney with substantial experience in Social Security disability law.
Michael Liner, Social security Attorney on May 20, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joe is a top notch disability attorney. Though I am in Ohio and he is across the country in Arizona, whenever I get a call from someone looking for assistance with an SSD or SSI claim in the Grand Canyon State he is the first and only attorney I think to send people to.
Kathryn Dicus, Social security Attorney on May 20, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joseph is an excellent asset to Social Security disability applicants. He provides knowledgeable and thorough representation.
Steven Perrigo, Social security Attorney on Apr 12, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer based on her thorough and knowledgeable responses on Avvo.
Freddy Saavedra, Social security Attorney on Mar 4, 2020
Relationship: Co-worker
Joe is very well versed in social security disability matters and is a strong advocate for his social security clients.
Jeffrey Silence, Social security Attorney on Feb 24, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joe is an incredibly smart and honest lawyer. I highly recommend him.
Jonathan Duerst, Social security Attorney on Feb 24, 2020
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Joseph worked in my office for several years. He is extremely intelligent and is able to review medical reports and file materials in a comprehensive manner. He has good “people skills” and is able to relate to his clients concerns in a caring manner. His trial skills at disability hearings are extraordinary. If you are looking for a highly qualified social security disability lawyer who you can trust, I highly recommend Joe.
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