Social Security Disability Advocates

Understanding Social Security Disability Advocates

What's the difference between a disability advocate, a disability representative, and a disability lawyer? What these terms mean depends on who you talk to.

Social Security Disability Attorney and Law Firm Information

Disability attorneys and advocates get paid only if you win, so they do what they can to give you the best chance of success.

Should I Hire a Disability Lawyer or a Nonattorney Advocate?

If you decide to hire someone to represent you at your Social Security disability hearing, you can choose either a disability attorney or a non-attorney representative.

How Much Will a Social Security Disability Lawyer or Advocate Charge in Attorney Fees?

Disability lawyers do not charge up front fees or require a retainer to work on a Social Security disability case. Most disability attorneys will be paid a fee only if they win the case (this is called a contingency fee.)

Can a Social Security Disability Attorney or Advocate Speed Up a Case?

Having an experienced attorney or advocate handle your Social Security disability case may help to speed up the very long process.

Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability

Written by a former SSA medical consultant, Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability is the essential book for learning about the disability process, and can be helpful whether you hire a disability advocate or not.

Talk to a Disability Advocate

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