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Licensed in Oregon for 13 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2012
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Melissa M. Haggerty's Reviews
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Posted by Kevin | July 31, 2015 | Social Security Disability
Exemplary lawyer
When my girlfriend and I were faced with the insurmountable task of finding a lawyer to represent her disability case, we were fortunate enough to retain the services of Melissa Haggerty. From the first time I met Melissa, I knew that we were in good hands. She came off as incredibly smart, kind and ...
Melissa M. Haggerty's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. She is smart, focused, very good on her feet, well organized and dedicated to the best results for her clients. She knows the Oregon Social Security Judges, and they have high respect for her judgment, advocacy and credibility."
"Melissa is a smart and committed legal advocate for her clients. I strongly recommend her services."
"Melissa is a great attorney. She is intelligent, hard-working, and unwavering in her pursuit of her client's interests. I highly recommend her."
"Melissa Haggerty is a great lawyer with a true passion for helping people."
"Melissa is a spectacular advocate for her clients. She devotes her keen intellect, outstanding attention to detail, and tremendous compassion to every disabled person that she represents. Her work has changed the lives of hundreds of disabled people in the Portland area."
"Melissa is absolutely committed to her goal of providing each of her SSD clients the highest possible level of representation at every step of the process, from the first application through hearing. It is rare to find an attorney who combines, as does Melissa, such great skill and credibility in the hearing room with compassion and genuine care for each individual client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Haggerty is a compassionate attorney who is generous in contributing time to answering questions on the Avvo forum. Her contributions display a deep knowledge of the disability adjudication process and I would not hesitate to rely on her legal guidance."
Christine Frost
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Sep 02
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"When Melissa Haggerty started representing disabled people in social security cases, she hit the ground running. Her diligence and smarts have made her very successful in getting benefits for her clients."
Richard Slottee
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"This is a smart, caring, wonderful lawyer. I endorse her without any hesitation."
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - 2019
Attorney, Thomas, Coon, Newton & Frost
Sample of Legal Cases
Progressive Movement Disorder
Favorable at the hearing level
Lumbar spinal stenosis and interstitial cystitis
Favorable at the hearing level
PTSD and Depression
Favorable at the hearing level
Education
2012
Lewis and Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
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Q&A
Can you work at all when you are on ssdi and not lose my benefits
03 Jul 2018
Q&A
When can you actually set up a special needs trust ? Before you receive SSI benefits or after ?
25 Jun 2018
Q&A
I get ssi and if my family members gift me money every month does that effect my check ?
25 Jun 2018