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David G. Lee
The Law Offices of David G. Lee
1220 H Street
Suite 201
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 447-7401 | Fax: (916) 447-7072
http://www.davidleeattorney.com
Experienced Social Security Disability & SSI Attorney
Legal Topic
Government & Environment
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to work with people who have been denied SSI or Social Security disability benefits.
Sub-Categories
Administrative Law
- Hearings & Adjudication
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1980
Bar Number: 95531
Specialty Certifications
There are no specialty certifications for social security.
Other Court Admissions
All California courts; U.S. District Court, Eastern District; Court of Appeals for the Federal District; U.S. Supreme Court
Association Memberships
California State Bar, Sacramento County Bar, Los Angeles Bar Association
Continuing Education
I typically have three times the amount of MCLE that the bar requires.
Papers and Publications
I frequently write articles for the local Trial Lawyers Publication.
Example Cases
Jimenez v. JoAnne Barnhart, Commissioner of Social Security
Harris v. Shirley S. Chater, Commissioner of Social Security
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
McGeorge School of Law
City:
Sacramento
State:
CA
Year:
1980
Degree:
M.A.
School:
California State University
City:
Sacramento
State:
CA
Year:
1973
Focus and Accomplishments:
Government
Degree:
A.B.
School:
Princeton University
City:
Princeton
State:
NJ
Year:
1965
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
We represent people who have been denied SSI or Social Security disability benefits. We help people at all stages of the appeal including administrative hearings, Appeals Council review, and United States federal court litigation.
Previous Employment Summary
I have had my own office representing individual's claims against government entities, insurance companies and corporations for 25 years.
Activities and Awards
I frequently address various professional and community groups on law related issues.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Knowledge is a good thing. We always encourage clients to be aware of the legal issues. On our website www.Davidleeattorney.com we have quite a bit of useful information about social security laws and procedures.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I review all of the documents that clients prepare.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Our expertise is in presenting cases to judges. This expertise is the result of years of experience and continual learning. It would be difficult to teach a client everything that would be necessary in a hearing.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I became a lawyer, because it gave me the opportunity to use my skills in ways that are helpful to people.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have had somewhere in the neighborhood of one thousand administrative hearings. Over the years, you get a good understanding of what is effective and what is not.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I enjoy helping people.
What do you like best about your career?
I like that I get to choose who I represent. As a result, I get to be on the "right" side of every issue. That is a luxury that lawyers representing insurance companies and big corporations do not have and I like the people. Everybody is special in their own way and it is rewarding to get to meet so many different people.
Tell us about your law firm:
My firm has represented Social Security claimants for more than twenty years and we are good at what we do. We assist claimants at all levels of appeals including administrative hearings with the judge, Appeals Council review and federal court appeals.
What are your strengths and style?
I am good at what I do largely because I read and write well. Unlike many lawyers, I can speak plainly and make my ideas easily understandable.
I am relaxed, calm, and easy to talk to.
Personal Interests:
Like everybody, I am interested in health, happiness and family.
Office Manager/Assistant
None
Fax
(916) 447-7072
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
None
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Fees are owed only if we win the case. The fee is a percentage of what we obtain for the client. If we don't win then the client owes no fee. It is very simple and straightforward.
Hourly Rates
There are no hourly rates. We win the case, we get paid. If not, then there will be no fee.
Free Initial Consultation?
Absolutely free.
Typical Retainer
There are no retainers.
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