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John-Paul Gustad has represented more than 5,000 people in their claims for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits from the Social Security Administration. Additionally, John-Paul is accredited by the Veterans Administration (VA) and represents Veterans throughout the United States in their claims for Service Connected Disability Compensation claims from the VA. John-Paul works diligently for Veterans in all types of Service Connected claims. John-Paul has developed expertise in assisting Veterans suffering from military sexual trauma (MST) and understands the complex nature of how to effectively work with the Veteran while aggressively pursuing the claim against the VA.
John-Paul represents individuals who have been injured by the negligence of another in personal injury claims.
John-Paul assists individuals in estate planning so that they are able to effectively protect their assets and plan for their future.
John-Paul provides personalized and passionate representation to his clients and often represents an individual with multiple legal issues.
John-Paul is admitted to practice in the State of Washington, the United States District Court, Western District of Washington and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
John-Paul is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Representatives, the National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, the American Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, as well as the King and Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Associations. John-Paul graduated from the University of North Dakota, School of Law in 1999, obtained his Masters of Fine Arts in 2000 and obtained his BFA from the University of Minnesota in 1991. John-Paul is committed to representing individuals against institutional injustice.
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Posted by Eric | March 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
SSDI CLAIM (6 STARS)
I live in Idaho and sought out a "Phenomenal" out of state WA attorney, J. P. Gustad of Gustad Law Group out of Seattle/Tacoma WA after SS denied my initial SSDI claim and Reconsideration. Claim had challenges, which ends so many cases unjustly. Just got the news that after; phone hearing today, it w...
Posted by Jane | January 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Successful in obtaining SS Disability
I helped my brother apply for Social Security disability and it was denied. I appealed and that was denied also. At that point, we contacted the Gustad law firm. They accepted my brother's case immediately. There was a lot of waiting time to actually get to the ALJ level. I don't know exactly w...
Posted by Ron | October 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
My experience with Gustad Law Office
To whom it may concern Re: Gustad Law offices My name is Ron L I was referred to Gustad Law Group from a friend of mine that had used their services in the past and had a very successful outcome. I had already spoken with several people that were trained in positions to assist people like me with ...
Posted by Dawn | September 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Great Disability Attorney
I hired Gustad Law Group to help with my disability case. Everyone was so helpful in walking me through the process and answering my questions. They were diligent in obtaining all the documentation necessary for a favorable decision. I would gladly recommend them to anyone needing help with disabilit...
Posted by Nadine | September 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
The greatest
I’ve been fighting my SSDI for 4 years and I even fired an atty, well I hired Gustad and in 1 and a half years he got my SSDI approved. He’s a wonderful atty whom is totally on your side I can’t thank him enough for what he done for me. I highly recommend him to those who have no hope because there’s...
"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."
"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."
"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?!"
"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."
"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."
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 01
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"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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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
2007 - Present
Principal, Gustad Law Group
2002 - 2007
Associate, Social Security Disability Associates
2020 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2011 - Present
National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesAttorney Member
2010 - Present
National Consumer Law CenterAttorney Member
2007 - Present
Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Seattle King County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral CommitteeAttorney Member
2003 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesSustaining Member
2001 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Case settlement of $2,750,000
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BFA
2016
SSDI & SSI: An Overview of the Programs
2015
Navigating the World of Public Benefits Programs SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and Medicare
2012
Medical Listings for Social Security Disability and Satisfying Disability After a CVA
2011
Perfecting Chart Notes; The Practitioner’s Objective Observations vs. the Patient’s Subjective Reports
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Navigating the Social Security Labyrinth; A How to Guide to Assist Your Patients
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