Charles L Cottrell

I knew in my gut I deserved ssdi in 2017. I struggled and stressed myself out trying to file on my own. After being denied twice I was intimidated by the process and gave up. It was just too hard and I felt shamed for trying to get financial help. I have had severe arthritis for a very long time w...ith clinical depression. I still felt I was unjustly denied so I decided to contact Chuck to see if there was a possibility that he could help me understand why I was not eligible or help me file again. I never once felt intimidated or ashamed when reaching out to Chuck. He has a way of making you feel comfortable sharing your struggles with physical limitations. He helped me file for my early gov retirement while at the same time he assured me that I had a good chance of being approved for disability. I missed out on years of help and wish that I had had the emotional strength to contact him sooner! Chuck is amazing! So easy to talk to and share my personal and frankly embarrassing limitations with. He made the process of filing so easy I never once felt stressed. I knew I was being helped by a man with extensive knowledge and real integrity. His secretary Carla is a gem! She is just as easy to talk with and very efficient. I received my Approval letter for disability insurance yesterday!! I am so grateful to him and I highly recommend his services. Anyone who feels or felt as I did please don’t hesitate to call him. For those that just need an attorney who understands the law, I promise he’s your guy! Thank You Carla for being kind, knowledgeable and caring! Thank You Chuck for being you and brilliant of course!

Chuck has been with me since the start of my disability claim and was the first to call me when I was finally approved. He has been persistent and determined, and has followed through with me even when anxiety had me hiding under my bed and avoiding phone calls. He has never faltered in his support o...f me in a way that made me feel like I was not just a job, but a client who deserved his attention and respect. Applying for disability can feel overwhelming, confusing, and frightening - Chuck managed my case and me through every step. If you live in Napa County and are thinking about applying for disability, contact Cottrell Law immediately. You won't regret it.

I am so thankful for Mr. Cottrell. I am in my late thirties, and I suffer with many chronic illnesses. I am to the point where I am unable to work, and haven’t since 2017. I was denied many times by disability, so I decided to get a lawyer. The process was smooth. Mr. Cottrell communicated everything... with me so that I could understand what was going on throughout. He is very knowledgeable, and even better, you can tell he cares about his clients. I would highly recommend him. I was approved. It happened a lot faster than I thought it would. Although I know that’s not always the case. Thank you so much for your help! I can now have some sort of peace of mind as far as my healthcare is concerned.

Chuck is an excellent disability attorney and I’m glad I hired him to represent me. I learned of Chuck through two good friends who strongly recommended him because he won both of their cases. I found Chuck and his legal assistant, Carla, to be very knowledgeable and strategic in all matters related ...to disability law and policies and procedures, which is precisely the expertise and representation I needed. Chuck was professional and expeditious in handling my case, and he filed an appeal on my behalf with SSA and won my case within one month of hiring him. If the need arises, I will surely seek Chuck’s counsel again, and I highly recommend him to any prospective client.

Collecting disability insurance is something no one wants to have to collect. The thought of it all seems so complicated and dreadful but Mr. Cottrell and Carla put us at ease and took care of it all and so quickly. I still cannot believe we started our case and was done in 6 month. Thank you both... so much for always being there to answer all of our questions and literally walk us through every step. I'm so grateful for the day I picked up my phone to call your office.