Disability Lawyers

Social Security Hearing Exhibit Files Now on Compact Disk
Jonathan Ginsberg with Social Security CD

Over the past year, Social Security has made meaningful strides in reducing hard copy paperwork and improving the efficiency of the disability adjudication process. One of the most noticeable changes has been the gradual elimination of cardboard and paper files, which are being replaced by compact disks. Social Security personnel now scan medical records and burn the files to compact disc. Employees at the hearing office mail the discs to the attorney for pre-hearing review. From the perspective of an attorney the CD system avoids the hassle of scheduling time to review the files or hiring someone to physically photocopy the files. (…)

What to do if You are Getting the Run-around from your Lawyer's Office
I frequently get emails from frustrated disability claimants who are upset at the long delays. Often the claimant expresses frustration with his lawyer because of the delays. Earlier this week, for example, I received an email from an individual who is suffering with a fairly significant medical problems and who is about to lose her home - she wanted to fire her lawyer and retain me. I responded by telling the claimant that the delays were not her lawyer's fault and to stay the course. In that case, I happened to know the lawyer and I also told her that she had very capable counsel. (…)

How Do I Fire my Disability Lawyer?
My question is this. I had a lawyer in NC for my disability hearing which I lost. His representation was horrible, not to mention his communication with me. (…)

Will Filing a Bankruptcy Affect My Social Security Disability Case?
In my law practice, I have handled both bankruptcy and Social Security disability cases. Unfortunately, with delays in the Social Security system approaching 3 years, more and more of my disability clients find themselves considering bankruptcy. (…)

Why Do Physicians Charge to Write Medical Narrative Reports?
Why is it a doctor will say they will help you to get disability because they believe you are disabled but then require extra money just to write an attorney a letter? (…)

Why You Should Avoid Changing Lawyers in the Middle of Your Disability Case
From time to time, I receive emails or blog comments from disability claimants who are frustrated with the slow pace of the disability adjudication process and who want to change lawyers. They often express frustration at how long it takes to even get to a hearing and they think that their lawyer should be doing more to move the process along. (…)