What’s Different About Working with a Social Security Lawyer Near Me?
Out-of-state lawyers or non-lawyer disability representatives may be able to check boxes for your application, but they won’t give your case the full personal attention it deserves.
A big firm has resources, but they also might see you as another in a constant stream of cases. You might not even meet your lawyer until it’s time for your disability hearing.
Oregonians should seek SSDI lawyers nearby. Our disability lawyers do things a little bit differently.
When you work with our firm, you meet with an attorney right away. We help you from your first application for benefits.
You won’t be shuffled around to different staff members who don’t know your claim well. When you ask for an update, you’ll talk to someone familiar with your disability case.
National disability benefit claims companies don’t have the local knowledge that our firm has. We’ve been serving Oregonians since 1980.
The lawyers at Wells, Manning, Eitenmiller & Taylor set themselves apart because:
- We have experience with Oregon Social Security offices.
- We’re familiar with local doctors, specialists, hospitals and clinics that provide the medical evidence for your claim (including PeaceHealth Sacred Heart, McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center, Oregon Medical Group and more.)
- We have experience with the Oregon administrative law judges who could preside over your disability hearing.
- We know the local industries and workforce in Eugene-Springfield, Albany, Medford, Roseburg, Coos Bay and surrounding communities.
- We take the time to meet with you in person to discuss your claim.
- You’ll keep the same disability lawyer for as long as it takes to get your claim approved.
Applying for Social Security Disability is a personal process. You don’t want to be just another number to a big national firm.
You need a disability law firm that will treat your case with the unique approach it deserves.
The Oregon disability lawyers at Wells, Manning, Eitenmiller & Taylor have more than 60 years of combined legal experience helping people when they need benefits to protect their financial security and ease their worries.
Whether you are considering applying for SSI or SSDI benefits or you need help with an appeal, we want to hear from you.
The Work a Local Oregon Social Security Disability Lawyer Does on Your Case
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits on your own is difficult.
Building a claim that convinces Social Security you need assistance can seem impossible. An overwhelming number of people get turned down.
Not every health problem can qualify you for SSDI or SSI. You have to show that you cannot work enough to support yourself and that your health issues will last at least a year.
A disability lawyer who is also a neighbor can make this process easier. Whether you have questions about how to qualify, or you have already been denied by the SSA, talk to us.
An experienced local disability attorney can:
- Guide you in filling out application forms
- Steer you away from common mistakes that cause delays and denials
- Speak to you and take the time to really understand your case
- Gather evidence needed to strengthen your claim
- Keep you aware of any important deadlines
- Be there to answer your questions
- Prepare you for your disability hearing
- Represent you in front of an administrative law judge (ALJ)
- Confirm you’re getting the correct back pay and ongoing benefits
When your claim is successful, you’ll be awarded a lump sum of benefits that can compensate you for time that you waited to get approved
Only when you win benefits and receive your back pay does your lawyer get paid.
You don’t pay an attorney fee if you don’t win.
The disability attorneys at Wells, Manning, Eitenmiller & Taylor have always been Oregon attorneys dedicated to people in Oregon.
We want to see our neighbors dealing with health and money crises reach more stable ground.
Start with your FREE consultation with an Oregon disability lawyer.
We’re with You Every Step of the Way
Whether you’re trying to determine if you’re qualified for disability benefits, you need help filing your application, or you received a denial notice and want another chance, our law firm helps from the beginning and stays by your side.
Have a Question about Disability Benefits?
Your health is bad. You can’t work. Your financial stability is threatened. So your head is swimming with questions. How will you get by? How does Social Security Disability work? We’ve gathered answers. See them here:
Disability FAQs »
Hear from a Wells, Manning, Eitenmiller & Taylor Client
“They work hard for people who struggle because of mental and physical abilities. Highly recommend . . . I got the call I was awarded benefits. . . . When he called me I was so happy I was crying. . . . Thank you so much for giving me hope when I lost it. Thank you for fighting so hard.”
