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Tag Archives: Attorneys/Lawyers
Maximum attorney fees in Social Security disability cases
What is the most a lawyer can charge in a Social Security case? We have talked about the typical fee agreement when you are applying for Social Security disability benefits before. But I am often asked what is maximum someone … Continue reading
What is a fee petition?
A “fee petition” is a way your lawyer asks Social Security for fees for his services. I though attorneys were paid a percentage of what I get? Percentage-based contingency fee agreements are the most common way attorneys get paid in … Continue reading
Lawyers’ secret gold-mine
Meet the most expensive “associate” in most law firms. More expensive than a regular lawyer. More expensive than the named partner. It’s … the photocopier. I was recently reviewing the charges for a one of my clients who was previously … Continue reading
How to postpone a Social Security hearing?
Even though it often takes a year or even two years to get your Social Security hearing, you may find that you are not ready when the big day finally comes. Is there any way to continue, postpone, or delay … Continue reading
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Tagged Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), Attorneys/Lawyers, Continuance, Hearings, Jail/Prison
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Making your Social Security claim stand out!
Gordon Gates writes about how he tries to make each case different and memorable when preparing to go to hearing. I am always concerned that a particular claim will not get the attention it deserves at the hearing level, due … Continue reading
Posted in 3 Hearings, Building a Case
Tagged Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), Attorneys/Lawyers, Hearings
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When should I hire a lawyer?
Here is a frequent question: When should I hire an attorney to help me on Social Security disability benefits case? Imagine you are skydiving for the first time. Would you wait until you are in the plane going up for your … Continue reading
Why can’t I find a lawyer to appeal a hearing denial?
Did you represent yourself at your Social Security disability hearing? If you were denied, you may find it is difficult to find a lawyer to represent you if you Sadly, this is a common problem. It is much harder to … Continue reading
Social Security won’t talk to me BECAUSE I have a lawyer!?!
Once you hire an attorney to represent you on your Social Security case, you may find that Social Security does not want to release any more information to you. This is especially true at the Social Security ODAR (Office of … Continue reading
If I have a lawyer, why am I doing all the talking?
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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Tagged Attorneys Fees, Attorneys/Lawyers, Hiring a Lawyer
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Small town lawyers vs national law firms
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Denied at hearing? Here’s how to appeal the Judge’s decision to Social Security Appeals Council
If you are denied at your Social Security hearing by the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), you have the right to appeal the judge’s decision to the Social Security Appeals Council. To do this, you need to file form HA-520-U5 … Continue reading
I need help, but I don’t want to be ripped off!
One of the hardest parts about getting help on a Social Security case is finding the right person to work with. What if i hire a lawyer and they don’t do anything? What if I am not happy with the … Continue reading
