John Edwin Haapala Jr

John Edwin Haapala Jr

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 19 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Eugene, OR
Practice Areas: Social Security, Estate Planning

401 E. 10th Ave., Suite 240, Eugene, OR

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

Wills, trusts, and estates. Including probate practice in the State of Oregon.

50%
Social Security & Disability 50%

Assisting clients with disability applications before the Social Security Administration in case development, hearings, and federal appeals.

20 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 19 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John Edwin Haapala Jr

401 E. 10th Ave., Suite 240, Eugene, OR, 97448

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John Edwin Haapala Jr's Reviews

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Posted by Shannon | August 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Life Chaning Shannon Strong

The best in the Business. Very personable and thorough and experienced. Well researched my case and helpful to navigate through all of the SSSi . He made a 5 years of denials from previous attorney's look like a cake walk. He has changed our life with this win! He has given us hope for our future. ... We couldn't be more greatful. He will be highly recommended for any one who is in need of assistance with sssi and VA disability benefits and case's. The man is the best. Thank you is all we can say. The best ever!!!!!! Hands Down !!!!

Posted by Bob | March 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Bob Bacolas

John has represented me for over a year in Federal Court. He has always available to me and makes time for me whenever I call. I ALWAYS get timely updates from him on the progress of my case. His pleadings are such that I can tell him went over all my evidence and was extremely knowledgeable abou...t that facts and applicable law as he presented my case. I would recommend him in a heartbeat! He always seems more interested in my concerns over his own. Thank you John!

Posted by Michael | April 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent Legag Representation.

April 10th 2019 I was Represented by John Haapala Jr. at my scheduled Disability hearing. Prior to the hearing I was contacted by Mr. Haapala where he did an Excellent job breaking down the process of what was going to take place at the hearing. He put me at ease , with al the information we had and ...expressed he would see me at the hearing. Mr. Haapala met me at the hearing where he represented himself and his client extremely well. I would recommend Mr. Haapala to anyone in need of great counsel. Thank you John Haapala Jr.

Posted by Kelly | October 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Kind, Caring, Compassionate and Knowledgeable

I had seen 2 lawyers that said I did not have a case. John told me we did not have the medical record to support my case at that time but told me exactly what to do to get my case ready for hearing. I did exactly as he suggested and he won my case. He and his staff were always kind and compassionate ...and always returned calls or e-mails within 24 hours. I never felt like I was left hanging or in the dark.

Posted by Mark | May 29, 2013 | Social Security Disability

Incredibly impressive

Honestly I've never been so impressed with a lawyer other than Domenic Romano, NY,NY. John knows what he's doing. I wasn't asked to review him. I came here on Avvo on my own due to how outstanding a job he did at my disability hearing. He knew everything it seemed. He rattled off laws, rules, codes, ...like a computer. I cannot give him a higher rating. If I could I would.

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Kevin Kerr

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"He is a very skilled in writing and appellate advocacy."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2002

Outstanding Visionary, Oregon Tilth

2000

Western Sustainable Ag Working Group, Greatest Individual Contribution to Sustainability of Western Agriculture

2000

Using Genomics to Enhance Public Plant Breeding, IFAFS Grant Recipient with Cornell University

1998

Fund For Rural America Grant Recipient, The Farmer Cooperative Genome Project

1996

Enhancing the Breakdown of Residual Soil Contaminants, USDA SARE Farmer-Rancher Grant Recipient

1994

Evaluating Methods to Breakdown Residual Soil Contaminants, Organic Farming Research Foundation

1993

Center for Applied Agricultural Research, Oregon Dept. of Agriculture

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Owner, Law Office of John E Haapala

2004 - 2005

Assistant to Jim Nass, Oregon Court of Appeals

2003 - 2004

Summer intern, Schroeder Law Offices, PC

1989 - 2014

Research and Policy Director, Oregon Tilth

Associations

2019 - 2019

National Association of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Ronald J. v. Comm'r, Soc. Sec. Admin. (D. Or., 2019)

Prevailed

Carol B. v. Comm'r, Soc. Sec. Admin. (D. Or., 2018)

Prevailed

Correia v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec. (D. Or., 2018)

Prevailed

Veach v. Comm'r, Soc. Sec. Admin. (D. Or., 2018)

Prevailed

Smiley v. Colvin (D. Or., 2016)

Prevailed

Bearden v. Colvin (D. Or., 2016)

Prevailed

Bearden v. Colvin (D. Or., 2016)

Prevailed

Myler v. Comm'r Soc. Sec. Admin. (D. Or., 2014)

Prevailed

Acton v. Colvin (D. Or., 2014)

Prevailed

Long v. Comm'r, Soc. Sec. Admin. (D. Or., 2012)

Prevailed

Paap v. Comm'r, Soc. Sec. Admin. (D. Or., 2012)

Prevailed

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Education

2005

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Reed College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2004

Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation Farmers Rights

2004

Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation Patent Pools and Antitrust Concerns in Plant Biotechnology

Languages

English

Spanish

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