Disability Lawyers

When to Talk to a Social Security Disability Lawyer

If you're thinking about hiring a disability attorney to help with your Social Security case, you should first understand the costs and benefits of having a lawyer on your side.

How Much Does a Social Security Disability Lawyer Cost?

Social Security attorneys work “on contingency,” which means that they only collect a fee if they win your disability claim.

How to Find a Good Disability Lawyer

Asking the right questions will ensure you find a qualified, experienced, and ethical disability attorney.

Questions to Ask Before Hiring A Disability Attorney

Hiring a disability attorney to handle your case can greatly improve your chances of success, but it's important to make sure the person you hire is experienced, knowledgeable, and willing to go th

Why It's Smart to Have a Lawyer at a Disability Hearing

The Social Security Act and its corresponding regulations are a complex area of law, so it's always advisable to hire a lawyer for your Social Security disability hearing.

Hiring a VA-Certified Veterans Disability Lawyer

Applying for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be a long, frustrating process.

When Can a Social Security Disability Lawyer Take More Than $7,200 of Your Backpay?

Social Security's attorney fee cap applies in most, but not all, disability claims.

Should I Hire a Social Security Disability Advocate?

Disability advocates are experts at helping people with disabilities file their Social Security applications.

Do I need a lawyer to reapply for disability to get benefits going back to my original claim?

I was denied benefits. Due to my conditions and frustration, I failed to appeal my denial. I know it's too late to appeal, so can I reapply or do I need to get a lawyer?

Social Security Disability Lawyers

Use Nolo's Lawyer Directory to find a Social Security Disability lawyer or law firm in your area. Browse profiles, read up on a lawyers' philosophy, case history, and more.

Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability

Written by a former SSA medical consultant, Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability is the essential book for learning about the disability process, and can be helpful whether you hire or lawyer or not.