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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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25 years | 5,000 cases
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State: Washington
Acquired: 2001
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Posted by Eileen | March 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney
5 stars
Very helpful and efficient was there to answer any questions I had was prompt and great assistance and customer service
Posted by Roger | January 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Grateful
I had a very positive experience working with this law office on my Social Security case. From the beginning, they were knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to explain the process clearly so I knew what to expect. Social Security cases can be stressful and confusing, but their staff made it...
Posted by Alona | March 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Putting the Client First!
I recommend Gustad Law Group for several reasons. First, all of the staff are professional, courteous, and diligent. Upon contacting them to represent me for my SSI/SSD hearing, a staff member followed-up with me promptly who was informative, straightforward, and well-versed in the SSI/SSD process. S...
Posted by SFC Smith (USA RET) | January 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security
Excellent Service
The Gustad Law Firm is as perfect as perfection gets; they get the job done and with professionalism. Superlative interactions, delivers on deadlines, provides lucrative assistance and explains this complex process with ease-surely granting you a comforting experiance as well as a peace of mind. Thei...
Posted by Melody | August 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Well Done
I hired John Paul Gustad after receiving my 1st denial. I was worried with me moving out of state that I would not get the attention needed but he was thoroughly familiar with my case and stayed with me through out the whole process. He also prepared me and my husband for the hearing beforehand. His ...
"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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