Working with Lawyers/Attorneys 
If I have a Lawyer, Why Am I Doing All the Talking?(Comments)
The one thing people are most surprised about when they go to a hearing is that the lawyer does not do all of the talking. In fact, it is the claimant (aka “you”) who has to answer the judge’s questions. I hear a lot of questions and comments about this.
I went to my hearing and [...]
Need an Attorney? Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute!
Pop Quiz: Do you save money by waiting to hire a lawyer/attorney until your hearing is scheduled?
Answer: No.
In a normal Social Security contingency fee agreement, you pay the same amount whether you hire an attorney a year before the hearing, or a week before the hearing.
Most Social Security disability cases are taken on a contingency fee [...]
Small Town Lawyers vs National Law Firms
Be careful when dealing with a national law firm. There are times when dealing with a large company is great: buying a car, for example. You do not want to be working with “Joe’s Car Hut.”
But any legal matter, especially a Social Security disability claim, needs a personal touch.
As a lawyer [...]
Should You Fire Your Lawyer?
Social Security lawyer Jonathan Ginsgerg has a great article about when NOT to fire your attorney and some of the unexpected consequences of kicking your lawyer to the curb!
A good point Jonathan brings up is that you may have a hard time finding a new lawyer willing to take your case:
Many lawyers are reluctant to accept [...]
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- “I Need Help, But I Don’t Want to be Ripped Off!”
- “How Much Can A Lawyer Charge For Fees On A Social Security Case?”
- Overpayments: Finding an Attorney
- Questions to Ask and Avoid When Picking a Lawyer
- Questions To Ask When Looking For An Attorney
- Know Your Judge
- Can You Afford a Social Security Disability Attorney
- Could You Pick Your Attorney Out Of A Line Up?
- “How Will An Attorney/Laywer Help Me?”
- DisabilityAppeal.com Agrees: Get a Specialist!
- 3 Advantages of a “Paperless” Office
- What If No One Would Help You?
- Unrepresented At Hearing?