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 & Lawyer Information

If you make it to the hearing level, hiring a disability lawyer can definitely help.

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. Statistics show that attorneys have higher approval rates at the hearing level.

Survey Statistics: Does It Make Sense to Hire a Nonlawyer Advocate?

Our survey showed that readers who used nonlawyer representatives were less likely to get disability benefits than those who used attorney representatives.

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 Speed Up a Case?

Having an experienced attorney 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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