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Working with a Social Security Disability Attorney

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Why You Don’t Need A Local Attorney For Your Social Security Disability Claim

March 10, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

When filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, many individuals may assume they need to hire an attorney who is physically located near them. However, in today’s digital age, this is no longer necessary. One of the most significant changes in the Social Security Disability claims process is the shift toward telephone hearings with …

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Non-Lawyer Advocates vs. SSDI Attorneys: Understanding the Differences

May 3, 2023 // by Nick Ortiz

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a government program that provides financial support to individuals who are unable to work due to a disabling condition. However, applying for and receiving SSDI benefits can be a complicated and challenging process, which is why many individuals turn to Social Security disability advocates for help. …

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Can Your Long-Term Disability Company Force You To Use A Social Security Disability Claims Service? 

March 30, 2023 // by Nick Ortiz

If you’re applying for long-term disability insurance, you may be required to apply for Social Security disability benefits along with your LTD claim. You may even be offered the services of companies like Allsup and Advantage 2000 to assist with your claim. However, as a knowledgeable ERISA long-term disability and Social Security disability …

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Category: Long-Term Disability, Working with a Social Security Disability Attorney

Win Rates For Unrepresented Claimants vs. Attorney-Represented Claimants In Social Security Disability Claims

July 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

Applicants and claimants for Social Security disability claims often ask me whether they “really” need an attorney to represent them through the application and approval process for benefits. I would never state that you need to hire an attorney because a claimant may go through the entire appeals process without an attorney or other …

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Can A Social Security Disability Attorney Speed Up A Case?

July 13, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

We are often asked, “Can a Social Security disability attorney speed up my case?” The answer is yes. There are many advantages to having an attorney represent you in the Social Security Disability process, from the initial application to appeals. Below we will discuss several ways that having a disability attorney represent you might help …

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