Tag Archives: Hiring a Lawyer

When should I hire a lawyer?

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Tomasz Stasiuk

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 →

Posted in Working with Lawyers/Attorneys | Tagged , | View Comments

Need an attorney? Don’t wait until the last minute!

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

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 →

Posted in Working with Lawyers/Attorneys | Tagged , , | View Comments

I need help, but I don’t want to be ripped off!

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

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 →

Posted in Working with Lawyers/Attorneys | Tagged , , , | View Comments

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:

Posted in Working with Lawyers/Attorneys | Tagged , | View Comments

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 →

Posted in 3 Hearings, Working with Lawyers/Attorneys | Tagged , | View Comments