Jesse Stayton Kaplan

Mr. Kaplan represented me in a Social Security Disability Insurance claim after it was remanded to the original administrative law judge. Mr. Kaplan further developed the medical record and represented me at two hearings on remand. My claim had gone to a hearing and been appealed to Appeals Cou...ncil when I was by another attorney. Although it was successfully appealed, I was not completely satisfied with the previous attorney's handling of the claim and hearing. I had an understanding with my attorney that I wished to find someone else to represent me in the hearing on remand, but it was nearly impossible to find anyone who would take my case. Mr. Kaplan was willing to work with me and make a fee splitting arrangement with my previous attorney. Mr. Kaplan is one of a few attorneys (if that) in the Sacramento area who will appeal Social Security cases to federal court. I wanted to be sure that my attorney would preserve the relevant issues for appeal at the hearing. I was very fortunate that Mr. Kaplan took my case because: (1) I had a difficult judge with a low grant rate, (2) his fee would be reduced by half though he would have to take time to review the existing mountain of medical evidence and obtain ongoing evidence, and (3) my claim was challenging. Mr. Kaplan is truly dedicated to serving clients with disabilities and knowledgeable about the complexities and developments in Social Security Disability practice. He and his staff work hard, and provide zealous representation to their clients, and are friendly and courteous. I would recommend Mr. Kaplan's practice wholeheartedly.