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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John-Paul Gustad's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

329 Client Reviews

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Posted by Aaron | June 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent Attorney

Mr. Gustad is an excellent attorney. He made me feel very comfortable at my hearing. He guided me through the process and made it less stressful. He facilitated the entire process much more efficiently than I could have done on my own. Everyone that I had contact with was courteous and responded in ...a timely manner. I would highly recommend this group to anyone who needs assistance navigating the disability process. Thank you very much Mr. Gustad, We won my SSDI and SSI case!

Posted by Barbara | June 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Amazing Team

What I can say about Gustad law is , Mr Gustad and his team worked very hard on my case. After 2 years of fighting, being homeless due to my mental illness . Mr Gustad team communicated with me all through out the process .If it was not for ( I am horrible with names but I think it was Rachel Sorry... if not)I would have just given up; she kept in contact with me and kept reassuring me through out this process . They follow through with every detail, it is a long process and they are forward straight to the point. Mr Gustad knows the disability laws and what it takes to get legit cases approved. I can not say thank you enough, the shock of me winning my has not worn off. I told everyone I know about Gustad Law Office and I recommend him . If you need help call him. Now I can focus on healing myself as much as possible. Thank you very Gustad Law

Posted by Kelly | June 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Best decision EVER

My wife’s disability case had been under review for almost 4 years and we would appeal every denial of benefits she received. Only after Mr Gustad got involved were we able to get a final, fully favorable finding (and at the first hearing he was involved in). Having Mr Gustad there made all the diff...erence in the world in how my wife was treated by the system and I highly recommend him and his team. They are experts in SSID and I always felt like they had her back.

Posted by Michael T. | February 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Extremely Helpful, Professional, Personal, Effective and Efficient

The Gustad team was a savior to my family. I was struggling to support my them financially as my disabilities were preventing me from working and the VA was uncooperative and quick to deny my claim. Mr. Gustad and his team were able to help me navigate the treacherous scene of government disability... and assist me in raising my disability to the amount that I deserve. Mr. Gustad was also able to win me a favorable ruling in my Social Security Disability case so that I can now support my family financially. Thank you Mr. Gustad for putting me back on my feet.

Posted by Marcie | February 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent service

I hired JP Gustad for my disability case. At first i was reviewed by his team and quicky accepted as his client. His team was very knowledgeable with my legal issues and medical issues as well. Each time i called to check on my case, JP had full information up to date and explained what step was go...ing to happen next, leaving me feeling confident and relieved. JP Gustad prepared me for court with all the questions, topics and possible stressors I might face. He was present in court with me and provided the BEST legal representaion and defense a person could ask for. JP Gustad helped me win my case and AGAIN told me exactly what step was next and when to expect it. I am so pleased with his detail, presentation, professionalism and follow through. Thank you JP Gustad for representing me and all the help! I am forever grateful. I would reccomend highly John Paul Gustad.

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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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Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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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

Activity

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