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
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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

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

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4.9 /5.0

329 Client Reviews

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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...as approved. Mr. Gustad is a "Rock Star," in this arena as well as VA and civil law. His staff are also highly talented (especially Corey) and more than that, his skill in the hearing today and "cross examinations" of myself, a doctor and a voc rehab specialist, was absolutely amazing. This got me the disability benefits denied me twice. My family and I thank him and want others to know he's the only WA lawyer that is BVA Certified with the Board of Veterans Appeals that was listed and you can be confident he's passionate about his craft and this is why you will not have; a better choice, than Gustad Law! Thank you, J. P. From the bottom of my heart!!

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...hat Gustad did behind the scenes as far as gathering current medical information but the representative who showed up at the ALJ hearing was well informed and effective and he knew which facts to stress to the ALJ. The outcome was a retroactive SS disability award.

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 ...their claims, however it seemed I wasn’t getting any help and other than my situation becoming worse almost daily, there still was nothing was happening with my claims. So I contacted John Paul at Gustad Law offices and told him my story. Right from the start things began to happen. First of all, they were straight up honest with me regarding my case. They told me what I needed to do, what I should expect, and approximately how long it might take to conclude. I didn’t always hear the answers that I wanted to here but I did always get an honest answer. I needed help with my Social Security claim that seemed to be going nowhere. I also needed help with an appeals claim to the Veterans Administration that also seemed to be going nowhere. I think the folks at Gustad Law Offices were great. I know I called a few times, (well maybe quite a few times), wondering if anything was happening with my case yet, and each time no matter who I spoke with they were always very patient and professional with me. Sometimes, I know I was being rather impatient, yet each time the staff would explain things to me and they would get me calmed down. In hind sight, everything that I was told by John Paul, Corey, or whomever I spoke with, came to pass just as they assured me that it would. I highly recommend the Gustad Law Office to anyone that is need of legal help with a Social Security claim or a VA claim. The process can take a little while but that is a given when one deals with the Government. You can be sure that it will take a lot longer without the right legal team representing you. If you want to be represented by the best, and you want the best results possible from your case, and you want it done in a timely manner, then Gustad Law Offices needs to be your next phone call. Thank you so much John Paul, Corey, and the entire staff for all your help and patients. R.Leise

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...y cases.

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... lots of hope with Gustad a great man and firm

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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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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

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