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John-Paul Gustad
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About John-Paul
Biography
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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Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Social Security & Disability
40%
25 years | 5,000 cases
Military Law
20%
16 years | 509 cases
Personal Injury
20%
16 years | 101 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 25 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Gustad Law Group
7815 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle, WA, 98103
Gustad Law Group
1102 A St., Suite 300 #28, Tacoma, WA, 98402
Gustad Law Group
1312 N Monroe St Suite #229, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Posted by Zaim M. | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Good job
I want to say thank you for everything that Gustad Law Group have done for me. They did such a great job. I had such a positive experience with them. They have always responded to all my calls and emails. I will definitely recommend them and their company to my friends if they need help of an attorn...
Posted by Vicki | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney
My SSI Lawyer
John Paul Gustad is my lawyer. He went to bat for me when my previous lawyer dropped the ball after fighting 8 years. It was only the first time around with Mr. Gustad and we won my case. I wish I would have hired him in the first place.
Posted by Tadesse | September 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
mr Tadesse
I am so glad I made right choose to hire the best professional and full knowledgable attorney like John Paul Gustad.He is so intelligence,understand and listen to his client very carefully .After all he has a great qualiy. I have been struggled with my Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)...
Posted by Robert | September 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Results delivered
Mr. Gustad's advice and counsel was instrumental in the successful outcome of my disability claim. He guided me through the process and helped me focus on describing just the most important facts when answering the administrative judge's questions.
Posted by Cynthia | September 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney
I was referred to mr. Gustad after my initial attorney could not handle the case based on the judge I was assigned to for a disability hearing. I hired him, he stepped in at the very last and did an excellent job and got me my disability.
John-Paul Gustad's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
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"
Joseph Koplin
Workers compensation lawyer
Joshua Bam
Corporate and incorporation lawyer
Benjamin Gichner
Business lawyer
Rosemary Schurman
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Eric Brunstrom
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
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 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
Sample of Legal Cases
Garcia v. Island County
Case settlement of $2,750,000
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
N/A
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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Q&A
Can I get survivors benefits after I get divorced?
14 Nov 2018
Q&A
Can I apply for early retirement while on ssdi?
26 Oct 2018