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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 anonymous | October 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Very Helpful
They were very helpful in my disability benefits appeal. Explained how the case would go (including how many months it would take) & did a pre-hearing discussion with me the day before. Plus, we won the case, which is a great relief.
Posted by Laura | September 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Expertise is Needed!
We had filed my spouse Ann's disability claim two years prior. We had been denied twice. A friend recommended Gustad Law Firm and we made the call. We had excellent communication and follow-up. This past Thursday, we received a voice mail that Ann had been awarded her full disability! We are beyond ...
Posted by Trisha | August 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Very Professional!
I was extremely pleased with how well this office communicates, and how professional they all are. John-Paul Gustad is very knowledgeable and he won my SSDI and SSI case! I am forever grateful!
Trisha, Thank you for your thoughtful review. It was a pleasure for Gustad Law Group to represent you in your claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. You had a meritorious case and I am happy Gustad Law Group persuaded the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) that you are disabled under the Social Security Administration's (SSA) rules. Great outcome! Sincerely, J.P Gustad Attorney and Principal Gustad Law Group
Posted by Andrew | July 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Forever grateful and thankful for support!
Incredibly grateful for the help I’ve received from Gustad Law Group during a two year process of trying to obtain SSI for severely debilitating conditions that have prevented me from working full time for almost my entire adult life . If you’re in need of someone who will fight for you and the assis...
Posted by Wyatt | July 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Efficient and Effective
I'm very glad I chose Gustad Law Group to represent me in my SSI case - Mr. Gustad and his team are the real deal. After a couple years of struggling with the process on my own and getting a denial, I turned to Gustad Law Group for the appeal, and they won my hearing! They also made the process less ...
"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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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
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
N/A
Navigating the Social Security Labyrinth; A How to Guide to Assist Your Patients
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