Were you denied Social Security Disability benefits? Then it may be time to begin the appeals process, and finding an experienced Deland Social Security appeal lawyer can be your first step toward success. Partnering with the right attorney will make appealing your denied claim more manageable from start to finish.
It is not uncommon for Social Security Disability benefit claims to get denied in the first round of submissions. Studies show that only 20 and 25 percent of initially submitted claims receive benefits, leaving an overwhelming majority of people needing legal assistance during the complicated appeals process. The amount of appeals cases awarded benefits goes up to an average of 2 percent during a reconsideration and 8 percent at the hearing level. For this reason, proven legal representation is essential during complex appeal procedures.
How To Find The Best Attorney For Your Case
Local Recommendations
The first place to look when seeking the best legal representation is local recommendations. Word-of-mouth recommendations from friends, neighbors, acquaintances, and coworkers are also good places to start your search. Put the attorneys and law offices at the top of your list when people are willing to recommend them based on personal experience.
Google Reviews
Along with local recommendations comes the value of Google reviews. Generally, you get a large cross-section of people offering reviews. Additionally, these reviews create an opportunity to see how the law office handles responses to positive and negative feedback; and how they work to increase their reach in their local market.
Lawyer Directories
Another place that can help you in your search for a Deland Social Security appeal lawyer is directories. Several free lawyer directories can help you search for an attorney by location, area of law, and other detailed information.
Client Testimonials
Once you have composed a solid list of law offices to contact, it is time to do an in-depth search of their website. At this phase, make sure that you are looking for a professional website, information about their services, contact information, locations, and information about their attorneys. The best Deland Social Security appeal lawyer will have helpful resources such as a blog, news section, FAQs, and client testimonials.
When filtering through client testimonials, look for the ones that pertain to your appeal representation needs, like this testimonial from our website:
“Attorneys Jeremy Hays and Sarah Jacobs literally saved our lives by successfully representing my lifelong-disabled daughter in her Federal Appeals case and her new SSA hearing. Thank you a thousand times, you don’t know what this means to us! Jeremy was especially compassionate and really put my daughter at ease for the hearing. We recommend Culbertson Law Group, they really know what they are doing!”
-Barbara
Ask Questions
After narrowing down your search for a Deland Social Security appeal lawyer, be sure to craft a list of questions to ask, such as:
- Are your attorneys specialized in Social Security law?
- How often will we meet to discuss my case before an appeal hearing?
- Do you handle appeal cases that go to federal court?
If the time comes to appeal a denied Social Security benefits claim, seek out an attorney with proven success and knowledge in the nuances of Social Security Law.
Here at Culbertson Law Group, we have just that. Our firm has over 45 years of experience, and we provide legal assistance to thousands of clients appealing denied Social Security and Supplemental Security Income cases. We also have two out of the ten attorneys in the state of Florida certified for Social Security Disability Law. Contact our office today for your free consultation.