Category Archives: Working with Lawyers/Attorneys

What you need to know about hiring an attorney on a Social Security claim

Overpayments: finding an attorney to help you

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

I have tried to give you as much information as I can about Social Security overpayment / repayment cases, because the chances of finding an attorney to work with you are not very good. Many Social Security attorneys get paid out … Continue reading →

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Good and bad questions when choosing a lawyer

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

What is the number one question people ask when looking to hire a lawyer? How many cases do you win? But, this will only give you a meaningless answer. Here’s why:

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Questions to ask an attorney

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Here is one question you should always ask when you are looking for a lawyer to help you with a Social Security claim: What percentage of your practice is Social Security cases? Generally, you do not want someone who spends … Continue reading →

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Hearing tip: know your judge

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

I enjoyed attorney Gordon Gates‘ article about knowing who your judge is in your Social Security case: The first thing I want to know when I receive a hearing notice for a Social Security disability claim is the name of … Continue reading →

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Can you afford a Social Security disability attorney?

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Nate Craig of Truth of the Matter Asserted has a great article on how easy Social Security makes it for you to hire and pay for an attorney: Social Security cases are paid on a contingency basis, which means that … Continue reading →

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Could you pick your attorney out of a line up?

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Are you represented by an attorney on your Social Security case? You are? Terrific! You obviously know that your chances of winning your case increase significantly if you have a lawyer helping you. Now, close your eyes – ok, wait … Continue reading →

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How will a Social Security disability lawyer help me?

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

I recently met with a woman applying for Social Security disability benefits. She made multiple prior applications, but she never worked with a lawyer. She had a serious back injury, which was well documented by MRI and CT Myelogram reports. She … Continue reading →

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DisabilityAppeal.com agrees: get a specialist!

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

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, … Continue reading →

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3 Advantages of a “Paperless” Office

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Article relocated to Planet10Tech.

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What If No One Would Help You?

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

You call one attorney looking for help on a Social Security problem. I can’t help you. You call another attorney. We aren’t taking any new Social Security cases. You make one more call. We don’t do Social Security cases anymore. … Continue reading →

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Unrepresented At Hearing?

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Another blog recently wrote that if you go to your hearing without an attorney, the judge will assume you have no case, won’t treat you with respect, and is more likely to deny you. Not surprisingly, they are trying to … Continue reading →

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