Denied, delayed, or just starting your disability claim — you don't have to face SSA alone.
I represent claimants at every stage of the Social Security disability process, from the first application through a hearing appeal. Straightforward guidance, no jargon, no fee unless you win.
Your Path to a Decision
Every claim moves through these four stagesRepresentation at every stage of your claim
Social Security disability cases move through several stages, and most claims are denied at least once. I step in wherever you are right now.
New Applications
I help you file a complete, well-documented SSDI or SSI application from the start — reducing the chance of an early, avoidable denial.
Reconsideration Appeals
If your initial claim was denied, I build the reconsideration appeal with the missing medical evidence and documentation SSA needs to see.
Hearing Representation
I prepare you for your hearing before an Administrative Law Judge and represent you directly — questioning witnesses, presenting evidence, and arguing your case.
Appeals Council Review
If a judge denies your claim, I help you request review and identify the legal or factual errors worth challenging.
Continuing Disability Reviews
Already approved? I help you respond to periodic SSA reviews so your benefits continue without interruption.
Overpayment Disputes
If SSA claims you were overpaid, I help you request waiver or reconsideration and push back on errors.
Where you are shapes what happens next
SSDI/SSI claims move through four stages, and representation helps at every one of them — but from the hearing stage forward, having a knowledgeable representative can make a real difference in how your case is presented.
Initial Application
Filed with SSA and reviewed by your state's Disability Determination Services. A knowledgeable professional helping you prepare the initial paperwork can improve how well your case is presented from the very start.
36% approved at this stage (FY 2025)Reconsideration
A full review by a different examiner. Only 16% were approved here in fiscal year 2025 — having someone ensure your file has the key evidence, and reviewing the decision for errors, matters before the next stage.
16% approved at this stage (FY 2025)Hearing (ALJ)
A live or video hearing before a judge. This is the stage where a knowledgeable representative can matter most: someone who knows your record, the evidence, and the questions a judge is likely to ask.
50% approved at this stage (FY 2025) Representation matters most from here forwardAppeals Council
If the judge denies your claim, it's important to have a knowledgeable professional review the decision closely — spotting a legal or administrative error can be the difference between a final denial and another chance at reversal.
Final administrative stepWhat if the Appeals Council denies my case?
At that point, the only remaining option is filing a civil action in federal district court — a step outside what a non-attorney representative is authorized to handle. If your case reaches that stage, I'll help you find a disability attorney who handles federal court appeals.
Approval figures are the share of decisions that were approvals at each level in fiscal year 2025, from the Social Security Administration's Fiscal Year 2025 Workload Data: Disability Decisions (prepared January 8, 2026). Hearing-level figures count all administrative law judge decisions, including dismissals. These are national averages and do not predict the outcome of any individual claim.
A dedicated advocate, not a call center
You'll work directly with me from your first conversation through your final decision — not a rotating team, not a paralegal you've never met. I'm an Eligible for Direct Payment Non-Attorney representative, meaning SSA recognizes me to represent claimants and receive fees directly, just as an attorney would.
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Representative vs. attorney: what's actually different
- ✓Same authority. SSA regulations permit a qualified non-attorney representative to handle every administrative stage, including hearings before a judge. Federal court is the one step outside that scope.
- ✓Same fee rules. SSA's fee agreement process applies the same way whether your representative is an attorney or not, so choosing a non-attorney does not change how fees are set or approved.
- ✓Focused practice. My representation work is limited to Social Security disability claims, rather than spread across several practice areas.
- ✓Direct access to me, not a rotating team or a paralegal you've never spoken to — common at high-volume disability law firms.
Tell me about your case
The case review is free. The form has several short sections, so set aside 10 to 15 minutes. I'll tell you honestly whether I can help.
Not ready to fill out the whole form? Email [email protected] with your name, a phone number, and where your claim stands, and I'll reply within one business day. How we handle your information.
Response time
Within one business day
Availability
Remote representation, all 50 states