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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 Arthur | February 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
I highly recommend John-Paul Gustad and Gustad Law Group for effective and successful representation for SSDI/SSI denials.
“I would highly recommend Attorney John-Paul Gustad and the Gustad Law Group to anyone that is looking for effective, individualized representation if their initial application for SSDI/SSI benefits is denied. Attorney John-Paul Gustad and the Gustad Law Group has extraordinary experience and expert...
Posted by Janis | February 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Two Thumbs Up
I very pleased with my services from this attorney and his office. They handled everything I needed to win my SSI case. They made things very easy and comfortable to work with. Thank you to my attorney, and the rest of the help he had in his office assisting him on my case.
Posted by Todd | January 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Excellent Result for Me
I was badly injured while riding my bicycle onto the Burke Gilman Trail in Seattle. The railroad tracks are depressed into the blacktop and are not clearly visible and there was no signage identifying this hazard. I went down hard on my bicycle and badly injured my knee, fractured my shoulder and nea...
Posted by Howard | November 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Amazing law firm
This law firm is simply amazing and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a disability lawyer. Super helpful and very polite and easy to understand. I had the pleasure of dealing with Angela and John Paul and I have nothing but praises for them. Thank you again
Posted by Barry | November 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
I Highly recomend Gustad Law Group
John-Paul Gustad won my case for me! The staff at Gustad Law Firm are wonderfully helpful and always very friendly when I call with questions or concerns. With the knowledge, experience and professionalism JP has, my case went smoothly with a win at the end. He is very knowledgeable with operations w...
"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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