About Eric
Depend on an Experienced Disability Lawyer You Can Trust!
The Law Offices of Eric R. Hunt are committed to help obtaining benefits for the disabled and to assisting local and not for profit institutions help those in need. At Eric R. Hunt Law Offices, we provide our clients with personalized, quality legal counsel in all Social Security and Disability matters throughout the Southern California counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Orange County. From straightforward issues to complex disability appeal cases, we can provide the experience and confidential advice you need to manoeuver through the federal Social Security Act and its regulations.
With our firm, all of the legal work on your case is done by attorney Eric R. Hunt himself. From your initial interview through your hearing before an Administrative Law Judge, Eric is with you at every step. Our entire staff is committed to assisting you in a timely manner and keeping the lines of communication open. You will never be left in the dark about your case; we return calls, emails, and letters as promptly as possible and we will never miss a legal deadline. Our goal is to provide you with exceptional, courteous service in your time of need.
When you need legal assistance or representation, just give Eric R. Hunt law Offices a call. We'll set up a free consultation to listen to your needs and assess your case. We'll give you an honest estimate of the time the legal process will take as well as any fees that may be associated with our representation of your case. All fees are contingency based: that means we only get paid when we win your case. The successful outcome of your case is our goal and you are the reason we're in practice.
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Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Contact
155 N Cawston Ave Ste 230
Hemet, CA, 92545
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1996 | 11/04/2019 |
| Legal answers | 1 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| President's Award - Pro Bono Service | San Bernardino County Bar Association | 2009 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Law Office of Eric R. Hunt | 2004 - Present |
| Senior Attorney / Attorney Advisor | Social Security Administration, Office of Disability Adjudication Review | 1995 - 2004 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside County Bar Association | Lawyer Referral Service SSI and SSDI-qualified attorney | 2012 - Present |
| Cedar House Rehabilitation Center | Board of Directors | 2011 - Present |
| San Bernardino County Bar Association | Lawyer Referral Service SSI and SSDI-Qualified Attorney | 2011 - Present |
| Legal Aid Society San Bernardino | Board of Directors-Executive Officer/Secretary | 2006 - Present |
| National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives | Lifetime Member | 2004 - Present |
| Law Office of Michael Scafiddi-San Diego and San Bernardino Offices | Of Counsel (providing legal opinions on SSI and SSDI issues) | 2004 - Present |
|---|
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| California Southern Law School | JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA | 1996 |
| Univ of California Riverside | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1985 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Scafiddi Law Seminar-Social Security Benefits for Bodily Injury Clients | Guest Speaker | 2012 |
| San Bernardino County Bar Association | Guest Speaker-Social Security Benefits and Restitution | 2010 |
A Lawyer Who Doesn't Give Up
Posted by Bonnie
Mon Aug 27 2012
Gifted lawyer who cares about his clients !
Posted by Michael
Mon Jul 16 2012
Attorney endorsements
(13)Neeraj Singh, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 18, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Very passionate and extremely competent attorney.
John Murray, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 17, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable and hard working.
Kareem Abou-Ramadan, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 8, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Eric is a talented attorney. I strongly endorse him.
Roderick Daly, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 8, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Eric is a tireless advocate for his clients! He gets great results because of his vast knowledge of the law and the respect he has from the judiciary and his legal peers. I fully endorse him and send him all my social security referrals!
Malalai Farooqi, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 7, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Eric is an intelligent and gifted attorney.
Megan Scafiddi, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Benjamin Cates, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 13, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Eric Hunt is a gifted attorney and the absolute best attorney in Southern California in the area of Social Security law. I refer all of my clients to Mr. Hunt if they have any questions in this area of law. I endorse this lawyer.
Neil Shouse, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 23, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Eric is the go-to lawyer for anything invloving social security law. His knowledge and experience are unrivaled.
Scot Neudorff, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 29, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
There are few attorneys that I know that compare to the knowledge, effort, and skill that Eric puts forth as he represents his clients relative to social security issues. Eric is an outstanding person and lawyer and I highly endorse him!
I endorse this lawyer. Eric knows all that there is to know about Social Security Law. He is a patient advocate for his clients and provides each of his clients with the respect and patience that they deserve. He also is a great mentor.
Ricson Dakanay, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 17, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Eric is very knowledgeable about Social Security Law and coupled with the care and attention he exercises in dealing with his client's cases he yields exemplary results on their behalf. He is person I can rely on for help, and he is always willing to lend a helping hand. Eric places on emphasis on client care above anything else and his client's appreciate that. I give Eric the highest recommendation.
Sarah Powell, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 9, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the honor of working with Eric in a few matters. He is extremely talented and knowledgeable in his field. Eric has been able to obtain excellent results for his clients and there is no other attorney in the area of social security law that I would refer anyone to.
Michael Scafiddi, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 10, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have know Eric since law school in 1992. He is one of the brightest attorney I know. His years of experience working as a senior attorney for the social security adminstration is invaluable to his clients. In my opinion he is one of the best SSI /SSD attorneys anywhere. Also Eric cares about all of his clients and has a great passion to prevail on their behalf. He also gives back to our community and in 2009 was honor with the San Bernardino County Bar Association Presidents Award for his Pro Bono Services ! I not only endorse him I am honor to know him and be his best friend!
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