John-Paul Gustad

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John-Paul Gustad

also known as JP

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 24 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Social Security, Personal Injury, Military Law ... +4 more

7815 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle, WA

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About John-Paul

Biography

Seattle Personal Injury Law, Social Security Disability & Veterans Affairs Representation Nationwide

Washington auto accident lawyer John Paul Gustad will help you secure the compensation you are entitled to under Washington law. Mr. Gustad has years of experience handling distressing accident and injury cases, and our law firm is committed to getting you the compensation you deserve.

Expert VA lawyers can help you obtain your benefits and compensation.

If you are confident there has been a serious injury or death that resulted from the negligence of a residential care facility, you must contact Washington lawyer John Paul Gustad right away to have your case reviewed.

Personal Injury Lawyer - Successfully navigate the legal process and stand up to the insurance companies.

Our Social Security disability lawyers have represented more than 4,000 people with SSDI / SSI claims Nationwide. If you need help appealing a denial or applying for SSDI and SSI, contact our law firm right away.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 40%

I assist individuals in obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments from the Social Security Administration (SSA). I also assist Veterans in establishing Service Connected Compensation with the Veterans Administration (VA) and in obtaining increased ratings in Service Connected Compensation.

25 years | 5,000 cases

40%
Military Law 20%

We are accredited by the Bureau of Veterans Affairs(VA) to represent Veterans in obtaining Service Connected Compensation Claims and increases for their Service Connected Compensation from the VA.

16 years | 509 cases

20%
Personal Injury 20%

Gustad Law Group represents people who have been injured or suffered the wrongful death of someone they love. You may have suffered a life-change injury or be dealing with the loss of a family member.

16 years | 101 cases

20%
Car Accident 10%

10%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 4%

4%
Slip and Fall Accident 3%

3%
Wrongful Death 3%

3%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gustad Law Group

7815 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle, WA, 98103

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1102 A St., Suite 300 #28, Tacoma, WA, 98402

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John-Paul Gustad's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

329 Client Reviews

Showing 66 - 70 of 121 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Bridget | March 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

SSDI case

Very professional and caring attorneys that helped me win my SSDI case after over 5 years of trying!!!

Posted by Craig | March 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Social security disability

After being denied social security disability benefits and appealing that decision one time I contacted the Gustad Law Group for help with my second appeal. It takes time working with the social security administration with each decision taking around six months. So I hired John-Paul Gustad to help m...e with my claim for benefits. The Gustad Law Group team was able to help me during the COVID so everything was done over the phone or with mailing. That team JP Gustad has in place is awesome each person I dealt with was polite, friendly and confident. The Gustad Law Group team got me a hearing scheduled and with preparation and some guidance to talk with a judge the decision was giving awarding me with my social security disability benefits. If your scrolling through looking for help just stop and give them a call at (206)533-2222. My thanks again go to JP Gustad and his team!

Posted by Elle | February 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

I couldn't recommend John more

John was super easy to work with because he's a really good communicator. He explained the whole process to me, told me what to expect in my hearing, and helped me to better describe the ways my disabilities affect my life. I am more than satisfied with the way John handled my case, and the outcome w...e got.

Posted by sean | February 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Va claim awarded

when my service connected claim was denied I decided to attorney up and im glad I found gustad law group. They were always professional and responsive. Corey was particularly helpful in guiding me leading into my exam. I highly recommend this firm to any veteran who is trying to receive service conne...cted disability. This firm is also handling my ssdi case, which is still pending.

Posted by Alan | February 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Gustad Law review

I am a 100% disabled veteran and I applied for social security disability over two years ago. My first application was denied, as was my appeal. I requested a hearing by an administrative law judge, as the decisions were unfair and defied the overwhelming medical evidence of my case. I contacted M...r. Gustad’s office and asked them to represent me in my hearing. After my induction interview, I had little hope the outcome of the hearing would be any different, despite encouragement from Mr. Gustad’s office. After delivering supporting documents, and approving access to my information at Social Security, they quietly went to work preparing my case. The day of the hearing came, and I was amazed at the evidence and supporting arguments that Mr. Gustad presented on my behalf. He truly understands the law and the Social Security system, and laid out a clear and concise case supported by my medical evidence. My case was approved and his amazing work will change my life. I could have never made the case he made by myself. I highly recommend employing him if you are faced with a similar dilemma. You will be glad you did!

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Eric Brunstrom

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John-Paul is passionately committed to the effective representation of his clients; his success proves this. He is successful because he has the intellect to persuasively apply complex laws, rules, and regulations to differing and equally complex facts for each client; a skill every lawyer wants and John-Paul has. I endorse him and his work based on these skills and his honest compassion for his clients."

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Anne Kysar

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Gustad cares about his clients and is willing to stand up to Administrative Law Judges who are not following the law. I think that Mr. Gustad is a very good attorney and I endorse him."

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Deborah Nelson

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"JP Gustad is an excellent lawyer who truly cares about his clients. He's also an ethical person you can trust. I've referred several people to JP and they've all been pleased with how they were treated - and I've been impressed with the results he has achieved for his clients, sometimes under difficult circumstances. He's smart, he's tenacious, and he's energetic. What more could you want?!"

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Joseph Koplin

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"JP is a consummate professional whom others (such as myself) routinely consult for advice. He is a tireless advocate for his clients. I strongly recommend JP for social security disability appeals."

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Joshua Bam

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"JP is an excellent attorney and runs a very competent firm. He really cares about the best interests of his clients and has helped 1000s of people get the best results in their SSDI and VA cases. Highly recommend."

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Benjamin Gichner

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked closely with Mr. Gustad. He cares about his clients and always has their best interests at heart. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal counsel"

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Joseph Koplin

Workers compensation lawyer

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Joshua Bam

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Benjamin Gichner

Business lawyer

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Rosemary Schurman

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Eric Brunstrom

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

National Trial Lawyers Top 100, National Trial Lawyers

2023

Social Security Disability Leadership, Disability Awards National Top 500

2023

National Trial Lawyers Top 100, National Trial Lawyers

2022

Social Security Disability Leadership, Disability Awards National Top 500

2022

National Trial Lawyers Top 100, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1989

Alice Tweed Tuohy Scholarship, Alice Tweed Tuohy

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Principal, Gustad Law Group

2002 - 2007

Associate, Social Security Disability Associates

Associations

2020 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

2011 - Present

National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

National Consumer Law Center

Attorney Member

2007 - Present

Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Seattle King County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Committee

Attorney Member

2003 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Sustaining Member

2001 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Garcia v. Island County

Case settlement of $2,750,000

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Education

1999

University of North Dakota School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Minnesota, Duluth

BFA

Speaking Engagements

2016

Social Security Disability: Best Practices and Overview of Procedure

SSDI & SSI: An Overview of the Programs

2015

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Washington State Convention

Navigating the World of Public Benefits Programs SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and Medicare

2012

Stroke Survivor's Rehabilitation Forum

Medical Listings for Social Security Disability and Satisfying Disability After a CVA

2011

Pike Market Clinic Staff Meeting

Perfecting Chart Notes; The Practitioner’s Objective Observations vs. the Patient’s Subjective Reports

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WMCMA Monthly Meeting

Navigating the Social Security Labyrinth; A How to Guide to Assist Your Patients

Languages

Spanish

English

Russian

Ukrainian

Activity

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