Handle direct client relationship during all aspects of hearing preparation from the hearing review process through the receipt of determination at a National disability advocacy group, including preparing pre-hearing memoranda, coordinating with regional hearing attorneys, and coordinating with ODAR. I have dedicated my professional life to protecting claimants denied their SSDI benefits relating to the Social Security Administration.

Founding partner of Social Security Disability law firm with well respected legal services product. Successfully argued cases in front of the Administrative Law Judges and at all echelons of the Administration. Successful at recognizing opportunities to maximize prior benefit claims, and at recognizing successful candidates for expedited reinstatement. Won successful post-mortem benefit claims, fully favorable after the client’s death resulting in retroactive benefits for their heirs. Won… Show more Founding partner of Social Security Disability law firm with well respected legal services product. Successfully argued cases in front of the Administrative Law Judges and at all echelons of the Administration. Successful at recognizing opportunities to maximize prior benefit claims, and at recognizing successful candidates for expedited reinstatement. Won successful post-mortem benefit claims, fully favorable after the client’s death resulting in retroactive benefits for their heirs. Won proposed fully favorable determinations submitted in advance to the Administration on multiple claims cutting the client’s wait time for benefits. Used prior start up business knowledge to deliver services working directly with clients, while also managing all aspects of a start up business. Developed marketing directly to the client base, including innovative marketing at area flea markets and developing extensive peer based networking referrals from colleagues. Developed client base to over one hundred active clients from zero in three years, without traditional advertising. Reviewed extensive medical records quickly, accurately and personally, to ensure the client’s Social Security claim was supported by evidence. Lectured professional development CLE’s and co-authored articles on Social Security topics. Logged more than 200 hours a year pro bono to further develop networking, client streams and to help reduce the area’s administrative backlog. Show less