Do I really need a lawyer to represent me at my disability hearing?
Yes, there are 3 pitfalls to be aware of. First, the judge could take
advantage of your lack of knowledge and experience with Social Security’s
rules. Next, without representation you may not know your rights. Finally, by
going alone to a hearing you may not be prepared with a legal theory that is consistent with the law, your medical records, and work history.To keep reading the October 2012 Newsletter please click here.
How to Get More Help
We hope the information linked to from this page will help you regardless of where you are in the process. If you have a question about your disability case that you don’t find answered in the resources linked to above, then contact us here or give us a call at (800) 584-3700.
For more information on our attorneys, please visit Our Attorneys page.
For more information on Social Security Disability, please see:
Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) FAQs
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) FAQs
Social Security Disability Links
Social Security Glossary
