What To Look For In A Social Security Lawyer

Knowing whom you can rely on to help with a Social Security Disability claim can be difficult. Many people are skeptical of lawyers in general, and understandably so. When it comes to something as important as SSDI or SSI benefits, you should know who is handling your case, how the office communicates, and whether the lawyer you hire will remain personally responsible for the legal strategy.

At Shawn Taylor, PLLC, we try to practice disability law in a more direct and realistic way. We are upfront, honest, and focused on Social Security disability cases. From our office in Charleston, we represent people throughout West Virginia and nearby parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia. In many cases, clients do not need to travel to our office because we use reliable phone communication, secure messaging, electronic forms, and video when helpful.

We Tell It Like It Is

We also don’t make false promises. Anyone who guarantees an outcome is just trying to get your business. But what we can promise is that no one will work harder, and no one understands the situation you are in better than we do.

Questions To Help You In Selecting The Right Lawyer

With that in mind, here are some questions to ask a lawyer you are considering hiring for help with your SSDI or SSI claim:

• Is Social Security work all that you do? Many law firms dabble in Social Security law. But do you really want your claim to be in the hands of someone who primarily does auto accident cases? Lawyers focus on certain areas of the law for a reason: the law is complicated. Focusing solely on one legal area means we know Social Security law inside and out.
• Are you local or national?Many disability firms take cases from all over the country. It is fair to ask whether the office handling your claim understands the communities you come from, the medical and transportation barriers people face in this region, and how cases move through Social Security offices in West Virginia and the surrounding states. Our office is based in Charleston and represents people throughout the region.
• How much experience do you have?Shawn Taylor has personally handled thousands of SSDI and SSI cases. He is also a former municipal judge who has heard many kinds of legal matters. Experience matters in disability law because these cases often involve complicated records, strict deadlines, and medical issues that are not always presented clearly in the file.
• Will you be at my hearing? Some disability benefits attorneys fail to show up at their clients’ hearings, the most important part of your appeal. When you hire someone, you should know who you are getting. With us, you will work with experienced staff who can answer your questions and guide you through the process. When it comes time for your hearing, Shawn Taylor will be by your side, arguing for you persuasively in his barn boots.

Still Have Questions? We Understand.

Our goals are to demonstrate to our clients that we are knowledgeable, experienced and skilled in guiding disabled people through their Social Security claims. If you have questions, give us a call at 855-969-4648 or reach us online. It doesn’t cost you anything to meet with us and ask questions. And we never charge legal fees unless we are successful in your claim.