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A basic and uninspiring truth regarding disability claims filed with the social security administration is that the process can drag on for months and even years. Currently, in many parts of the nation, including Florida, a social security disability or SSI claim can take up to thirty-six months. This includes the time for a disability application to be decided, the time for a first appeal, and the time required to get a hearing date for a disability hearing.
If you live in Florida and are denied on an initial claim for social security disability, the chances are high that you will need the assistance of a disability attorney or representative at a hearing before an administrative law judge at some point. And for this purpose, you may wish to complete the disability evaluation presented at the top of this page (click the free evaluation image above)
One alternative way of locating help on a disability claim is contacting your Florida State Bar office. Bar groups typically keep a statewide list of attorneys and their areas of practice, including disability law. Additionally, bar groups in Florida can help potential clients find legal representation for their needs through the use of a lawyer locater program.
This may be a less productive way of finding assistance. However, to find the best qualified legal representation in Florida for your case---in addition to using the standard means such as searching directories, relying on good referrals, and searching online---this is sometimes a beneficial option for some individuals.
When should you get a lawyer who specializes in disability claims and issues? This will vary for many individuals. If your claim has been denied, you should certainly consider it and if your case is headed to the hearing level, you would be wise to seek assistance. However, many claimants will benefit from representation at the earliest levels (i.e. right after an application has been filed).
State Bar Association details
(including address and name of contact person)
Florida State Bar Association 650 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-2300, Tel: (904) 561-5600, Fax: (904) 561-5827, Contact: Mr. Edward Robert Blumberg
Trivia regarding Florida:
Florida is a peninsula in the southeastern part of the United States which was originally settled by the Spanish. Florida is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico in the west and by the Atlantic Ocean in the east. Most of the peninsula of Florida is sub-tropical with a lot of humidity and heat, although winter temperatures may dip below freezing. Florida’s largest industry is tourism fueled by Walt Disney World, Sea World, Epcot Center, Universal Studios, and many other vacation activities. In addition to the theme parks, there are beautiful beaches all along the Florida coast. The second largest industry in Florida is agriculture. Florida is a major producer of citrus fruits such as oranges, tangerines, and grapefruit, as well as sugarcane.
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