Culbertson Law Group, P.L.L.C.

If you want to hire an attorney, you will enter a fee agreement with that attorney. This fee agreement would be on a contingency fee basis, which means your attorney will represent you but only be paid if they are successful.

When you apply for Social Security Disability benefits and the claim is denied, the first step in the appeals process is to request a reconsideration. Reconsideration is a second review of your claim by someone who did not take part in the first determination. They will look at the case again and determine whether the initial decision was correct.

No. This is a common concern of claimants. The hearing takes place in front of an Administrative Law Judge, but it is not a trial. It typically takes place in administrative offices or hearing centers.

Yes. You can find all the forms to submit for your Social Security Disability appeal on our resources page. If you have any other questions or need help filling out the information on these forms, please call our office today.

Yes, you have the right to appeal a judge's denial. In order to do this, you must submit a claim to the Appeals Council. If the Appeals Council denies your claim, you may need to take your case to federal court, and we can help you through this process. Contact us today so we can learn more about your case and get started.

Yes, we can assist you with this preparation process. Our attorneys have over 40 years of experience working on Social Security cases and know what is required to seamlessly move through the Appeals Council review.

After receiving a denial letter from your Social Security Disability application, you may already have requested an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing. These hearings can be lengthy and may leave you without a decision for some time. Our attorneys are here to help you through this process. Contact us today to learn more about what you may need to prepare for your hearing.

If you have recently received a disability denial letter, you should contact us as soon as possible. Our experienced attorneys will be able to assist you with the appeals process and walk you through the steps you need to take in order to attempt to obtain some type of disability benefits even if your application was initially denied.

During the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge will ask you and your attorney questions about your claim. In some situations, witnesses can help support your case, so it is not unusual to have medical or vocational experts present at your hearing. The Administrative Law Judge may ask the witness questions regarding your disability claim to help them make their determination.

Yes, you have the right to appear at the hearing with a witness that has important information regarding your disabilities and limitations.

While you can appeal at most levels without legal representation, it is beneficial to have the assistance of an experienced attorney every step of the way, given the complexity of the situation.

To appeal successfully, we recommend that you work with our attorneys to request a determination reconsideration and request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge.

Yes we still have an office at 1308 W. North Boulevard, Leesburg, Florida 34748 (352)728-5552. If the attorney is at a hearing, you can also reach someone at our Orlando office (407)894-0888. Jeremy Hays, who has ten years of experience representing Social Security Disability Clients, is accepting new cases at the Leesburg office.