Melissa M. Haggerty's Reviews

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12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Amanda | October 06, 2014 | Social Security Disability

really great attorney!!

Melissa helped me win my case for disability due to chronic back problems, and fibromyalgia, after i had already appealed my case that was originally denied. She was so kind and helped my anxiety fears, and went over everything with me for my hearing until i felt comfortable. I had a great experience... working with her.

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Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2014 | Social Security Disability

Kudos !

Recently Ms Haggerty served as the social security disability attorney for my adult daughter "L" who has multiple physical and emotional challenges. My daughter reported that in their initial interviews, Ms. Haggerty was forthright regarding the chances of "winning the case," was thorough in her... collection of records, was meticulous in reviewing the data and in ascertaining which portions would be most relevant, was consistently empathetic and respectful, and was punctual with returning phone calls and keeping appointments. She further went out of her way to accommodate my daughter's schedule. Once a hearing date was scheduled, Ms. Haggerty sought out additional sources of information from healthcare`providers as well as family. She responded promptly to my daughter's and my e-mails and spent additional time with my very emotionally anxious daughter to allay her fears of appearing in "court" and of testifying before a "judge." Following the hearing, Ms. Haggerty spent considerable time to "debrief" with my daughter as she kindly and professionally reassured "L" that "L's" testimony had been powerfully honest and clear. She further reaffirmed that the outcome, ie the judge's decision which could either rule in favor or dismiss the SS claim, won't be available for another 30 to 60 days but said she will call "L" as soon as she receives a copy and will go over it with her. Although I'm not an attorney, I do have M.Div. and MSW degrees which have given me the opportunity to work for many years among various "helping professionals," and therefore I believe my assessment of Ms. Haggerty's superb competency in her profession is accurate. My family is very grateful to her.

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Melissa M. Haggerty's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Coon

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"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."

Jeremy James

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melissa is a smart and committed legal advocate for her clients. I strongly recommend her services."

Mark Ropp

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melissa is a great attorney. She is intelligent, hard-working, and unwavering in her pursuit of her client's interests. I highly recommend her."

Drake Aehegma

Administrative law lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melissa Haggerty is a great lawyer with a true passion for helping people."

Scott Sell

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

Cynthia Newton

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

Vance Davis

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."