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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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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Debra | July 08, 2015 | Social Security Disability

Don't know what I would have done without her...

It was difficult for me to get to a point where I realized that I was no longer physically or mentally able to support myself as I once had, and to admit that I needed help. Physically and emotionally drained, I was unable to advocate for myself, and desperately needed someone to navigate the complic...ated and frequently frustrating journey through the Social Security Disability system on my behalf. Equally as important, I needed someone to believe that, based on my medical records and history, I was deserving of this critical assistance. After having spoken with two or three other SSDI attorneys with whom I was not entirely comfortable, I was referred to Swanson, Thomas, Coon and Newton where I was introduced to Melissa. From our first meeting, she was straight forward, thorough, professional, and--most important to me at the time--compassionate and easy to talk to. Melissa helped me to obtain additional supporting documentation from my providers, and was completely clear in what would be needed or helpful for my case to be successful. She consistently kept me informed of our progress, and was always patient with my frequent inquiries. I especially appreciated that she informed me of ALL possible outcomes, and that she helped me to set reasonable expectations, not only for what may happen, but how long it may take. In virtually every step of the process, her assessments were accurate, and frequently exceeded what I could have hoped for. It was a long, drawn out process, but Melissa managed to help me to sustain a sense of hope throughout, even when a second hearing was required to finally decide my case. We finally received a "Fully Favorable" decision, and I don't believe that I'm exaggerating when I say that it literally saved my life. Would my case have been as successful had I stayed with any of the other attorneys? I honestly don't know. But what I DO know is that working with Melissa and her caring, responsive staff instilled a comfort and confidence in me that helped me through one of the most difficult times of my life. I would not hesitate to recommend Melissa to anyone seeking competent, compassionate assistance with their SSDI claim.

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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."