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Aaron W Fields
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Biography
Aaron Fields, Esq. provides peace of mind to clients nationwide with respect to their Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability, and VA Disability claims.
Navigating the disability process can be overwhelming. Fields provides compassionate, professional, and personalized representation, thus giving his clients the necessary peace of mind that their cases will be handled thoroughly. He is prepared to answer your questions and concerns regarding your disability or unemployment benefits claims. From assistance obtaining medical records, gathering additional necessary evidence, and filing a personalized legal brief to the first hearing Fields attends with you, he is consistently thorough and highly competent.
Fields offers FREE consultations regarding Social Security and VA Disability claims. Aaron Fields Disability & Worker Advocate LLC, a nationwide practice, represents clients before the Social Security and VA Administrations. Member of the DC, Oregon, and New Mexico Bar Associations. Call Aaron Fields at for your free consultation today.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Administrative Law
50%
16 years
Social Security & Disability
50%
16 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-25%
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Licensed in Oregon for 4 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 14 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Mexico
State: New Mexico
No misconduct found
Location
Aaron Fields' Law Firm--Disability & Worker Advocate, LLC
401 Northeast 19th Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, OR, 97232
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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Employment & Labor
Posted by Tom | January 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
The Best
You can't do better than Aaron Fields. I retained Mr. Fileds for a complex unemployment appeal and won. You always work with him and not an assistant or a paralegal. He takes the time to understand your case and communicates often. I highly recommend Mr. Fields.
Posted by Jon | December 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Mr. Fields has experience with Unemployment Insurance appeals
Mr. Fields has a wealth of knowledge in preparing a claimant appeal for unemployment insurance benefits. I lost my job but it was not my fault. My initial claim for benefits was denied. We successfully appealed the initial decision, which resulted in a reversal of the initial denial. My benefits to ...
Posted by Karen | February 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Great Attorney
I reached out to Mr. Fields upon requesting an Appeal Hearing after I was denied unemployment benefits. At first I requested a consultation only but later retained Mr. Fields after realizing I would need some assistance as there were many particulars about the proceedings I had been unaware of. Wit...
Posted by Steven Greer | October 22, 2015 | Employment & Labor
Very resourceful and intelligent counselor
I was referred to Aaron because I had an unemployment determination that I was not satisfied with. He gave me some great advice over the phone and responded to my questions in prompt manner. I decided to argue my case myself. However, Aaron offered to consult with me about the unemployment appeal hea...
Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2015 | Employment & Labor
straightforward, conscientious, caring
I was having a dispute with a former employer over unemployment benefits. It was not about the money, actually, more about the fact that I felt I was being treated dishonestly and unfairly, and might be stuck with something on my employment record I didn't deserve. It wasn't easy finding someone to...
Aaron W Fields's Lawyer Endorsements
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Justin Crozier
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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David Schwaner
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Sep 02
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Gregory McCauley
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 28
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Charles Farrell
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Epimenio Lopez
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 19
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"I highly endorse Mr. Fields. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Fields is very experienced especially in the field of social security law. It's a niche practice area and you need an expert that knows the ins and outs. He does."
"Keen attention to detail with exceptional client service. I endorse this lawyer."
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"As fellow lawyers in the community who practice in different fields, it can be necessary to refer clients to one another depending on their needs. I recommend this attorney for his accurate advice to clients and overall contributions to AVVO."
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Experience
Honors
2014
President, New Mexico Social Security Attorneys Board
2008
Dean's List, Drake University Law School
2008
Moot Court Finalist/Legal Research & Oral Argument, Drake University Law School
2003
Summa Cum Laude, Claremont McKenna College
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Aaron Fields Law Firm--Worker & Disability Advocate, LLC
2011 - 2014
Attorney, Jeff Diamond Law Firm
2008 - 2008
Intern, Appellate Public Defender's Department
2007 - 2007
Intern, Public Defender's Department Juvenile Division
Associations
2014 - 2018
New Mexico Social Security Attorneys BoardPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Unemployment Benefits (Insurance) Hearing
Fully Favorable
Hearing in Farmington, New Mexico
Fully Favorable
Appellate Remand
Remand from the Appeals Council
Social Security Hearing in Albuquerque, NM
Fully Favorable
Social Security ALJ Hearing in Albuquerque, NM
Fully Favorable
Social Security ALJ Hearing in Albuquerque, NM
Favorable
Soical Security Hearing Albuquerque, New Mexico
Fully Favorable
Social Security ALJ Hearing in Albuquerque, NM
Fully Favorable
Social Security Hearing in Albuquerque, NM
Fully Favorable
Veteran Benefits Brief--Won Disability Compensation Increase
Increase from 10% to 30% disability.
Social Security ALJ Hearing Remanded
Remand from Appeals Council to Hearing
ALJ Hearing Gallup NM
Fully Favorable
Hearing in Farmington, New Mexico
Fully Favorable
Education
2010
Drake University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Claremont McKenna College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
NMSSAA Meeting
Social Security Law CLE Law Change Update
2017
NMSSAA Conference
Changes to Social Security Law
2016
New Mexico State Bar
Legal Conference on Updated Social Security Law
2015
Social Security Lawyers Meeting (NMSSAA) CLE Conference
ALJ Errors and How to Identify Them
2015
Disability Rights Meeting
VA Benefits TDIU & Social Security Law
2014
New Mexico State Bar
Fundraiser for State BAR
2014
Annual Meeting
Social Security Presidential Acceptance Speech/Summation of Legal Complications for Applicants Applying in New Mexico
Publications
2016
Federal Publications
Comment on Proposed Changes to Attorney Regulations
2016
Federal Publications
Comments on Proposed Changes to Submission of Evidence
2010
Drake University Thesis
The De Minimis Standard--How the Confrontation Clause Impacts the Reliability of Children's Testimony in Criminal Proceedings
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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