DisabilityAppeal.com agrees: get a specialist!
I have been a strong advocate for getting a specialist whenever you hire a lawyer.
If you are in a lawsuit, which side would you rather be on?
A) The side with a lawyer who does a bit of everything, or
B) The side where the lawyer regularly handles your type of case.
It is imperative that you retain a disability lawyer well in advance of the hearing who knows how to prep a witness properly. And not just any disability attorney, but one who handles the majority of his or her cases in this area of specialization, and regularly appears before Social Security judges in your jurisdiction. Remember, a good attorney knows the law, but an excellent one knows the judge, meaning he or she understands the type of proof expected to win before the ALJ assigned to your case. Emphasis added.
I could not say it better myself.
Disclaimer: Colorado does not certify lawyers as specialists in any field.
