David Phillip Oliver

David Phillip Oliver

4.8
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 37 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Social Security

2608 South 47th St., Suite "C", Tacoma, WA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Social Security & Disability 100%

Social Security Disability Law, representing the physically and mentally impaired who are unable to engage full time employment due their medical and mental health conditions.

39 years | 8,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

25%-25%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 31 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 28 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1997

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 37 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1988

Resigned Membership

No misconduct found

Location

David Oliver & Associates

2608 South 47th St., Suite "C", Tacoma, WA, 98409

David Oliver & Associates

1001 4th Avenue Plaza, Suite 3200, Seattle, WA, 98154

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David Phillip Oliver's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by Allison | January 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Highly Recommend David and his team!

Approved 12/22/25 for SSDI after 4 years I can't thank David Oliver and his staff enough!! I seriously doubt I wouldve ever been approved. He and his staff are so helpful and kind (thanks Robyn for always answering my emails quickly, I know there were many. And David, I know you are very busy but ...you always got back quickly as well. 5 stars, highly recommend using his office:-) I've lived in WA state my whole life. Worked continuously from age 16 to 42. Was a nurse (LPN) from 2003-January 2022. Same job for 14 years. In 2018 the asthma I'd had since age 7 downgraded to severe persistent eosinophilic type. Between 2018 and now I've had 18 bouts of pneumonia, multiple ER Visits and a lengthy ICU stay. Maxed out on asthma meds. On 3 daily inhalers, on prednisone every other month, use a nebulizer every 3-4 hrs about 2 weeks per month. In counseling as my depression and anxiety worsened as my health did. On 2 antidepressants and anxiety meds. I was fired from my allergy nurse job on 1/31/22 for some bs reasons because they couldn't say they were firing me for missing too many days. I initially filed for SSDI in February 2022. Denied in August 2022. Spoke to David Oliver (disability lawyer) recommended by my neighbor and reapplied in October 2022. Denied again in March 2023. He appealed and I finally had my hearing before a judge in Kentucky via phone on 11/26/25. It went well. The occupational expert recommended jobs like mail room and other jobs that wouldn't pay close to what I made as a nurse. The judge kept questioning him asking if I could miss more than 3 days per month and keep my job, or take unscheduled breaks every 3 hrs for 30 min to do a nebulizer treatment. Occupational guy said no each time. My lawyer was concerned as the judge was known to only approve 30% of the hearings he presided over. I got the best Christmas gift finding out I was approved on 12/22/25:-) my back pay would start February 2022!! Received all the back pay on 1/1/26:-) SUCH A RELIEF after 3 years, 10 months, and 21 days!!! We are a family of 5 and I hadn't worked the entire time we were waiting. My husband was doing 50-60 hrs per week as a 911 dispatch supervisor. Thankfully we had his income.

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Complete Confidence

I think it is safe to say that nobody ever wants to need a disability attorney, however; unfortunately, life and accidents happen. When I was faced with a life changing circumstance, and suddenly found myself in need of filing for long-term disability and SS benefits, I was overwhelmed. To be dealin...g with a new normal with countless doctor appointments, paperwork, and constant questionnaires, I was scared, frustrated and confused. I came to the realization that I needed support. Researching and hiring a lawyer was not a task that I took lightly. Choosing David Oliver was the BEST decision I ever made. David and his team were professional, reassuring, accessible, and direct. They returned calls timely and never made me feel like I was an inconvenience or that my questions were ignorant. Appointment times were respected, and if he was running behind, I was always given a heads up prior. I felt that my personal time was valued. I hope I will not ever have to recommend anyone to a SS&D attorney, yet should the need arise, this office receives my utmost respect and would get my unwavering recommendation.

Posted by Asenaca | September 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Reliable and excellent lawyer

Today was a great day, Mr. David Oliver is a great attorney to hire for disability cases. He handled my case professionally and my appeal hearing was nice , short and to the point. Before I knew it, we won my case. Thank you so much . I greatly appreciate you. I am so happy this is over, thanks to hi...m. I would recommend you to anyone who needs disability help. I give him two thumbs up and excellence of what he does. Thank you again. God pointed me to the right person.

Posted by Kevin | November 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knowledgeable and Supportive

After more than a year working with another attorney who could not articulate what I needed to provide, that attorney dropped my case. Fortunately, I quickly found David Oliver. At our very first meeting he listened attentively, took copious notes, and laid out exactly what he would need from me to... present my case to a judge. His staff kept everything organized and I was kept informed every step of the way. I highly recommend him to guide and support you through the process.

Posted by Kyle | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Hands down, recommended.

Reliable, bluntly honest, supportive and strong. He sought to understand my disability and situation by going after all my medical documents, which was no easy task. He supported me when I thought about giving up my case. He was reliable when he studied and organized and put together a very compellin...g case. The best of all, he won’t hesitate to bring up any inconsistencies that might hinder a case and to make sure every piece is put together to win your case! If you’re looking for a disability lawyer, I absolutely recommend David.

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David Phillip Oliver's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Friedman

Administrative law lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Oliver is the go to guy for Social Security cases. Experienced, caring, hard hitting."

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Kyle Netterfield

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been very impressed with David's care for his clients and the attention he is willing to give to each matter. David is sharp, responsive and dedicated to excellent results for every client. I strongly endorse David Oliver."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2006 - 2011

Owner/Attorney, Halpern & Oliver, PLLC

2001 - 2006

Associate, Elie Halpern & Associates

1996 - 2001

Clinical Instructor, Harvard Law School

1994 - 1996

Associate, Elie Halpern & Associates

1992 - 1994

Associate, Law Offices of Dale L. Buchanan

1990 - 1992

Assistant District Attorney, State of Georgia

1987 - 1990

Associate, Moore & Rogers

Associations

2015 - Present

Elizabeth Gregory Home

Advisory Council Member

2015 - Present

Elizabeth Gregory Home

Adviser to homeless women regarding Soc. Security Disability/SSI

1994 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Sustaining Member

Sample of Legal Cases

HATCHER v. THE STATE.

The death penalty was overturned

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Education

1987

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

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