Top Social Security Lawyers in seattle | 17 available

Firm: Gustad Law Group

7815 Greenwood Ave. N. , Seattle , Washington 98103

Practice Areas: Social Security

John-Paul Gustad has represented more than 5,000 people in their claims for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits from the Social Security Administration.  Additionally, John-Paul is accredited by the Veterans Administration (VA) and represents Veterans throughout the United States in their claims for Service Connected Disability Compensation claims from the VA.  John-Paul works diligently for Veterans in all types of Service Connected claims.  John-Paul has developed expertise in assisting Veterans suffering from military sexual trauma (MST) and understands the complex nature of how to effectively work with the Veteran while aggressively pursuing the claim against the VA.. John-Paul represents individuals who have been injured by the negligence of another in personal injury claims.. John-Paul assists individuals in estate planning so that they are able to effectively protect their assets and plan for their future.. John-Paul provides personalized and passionate representation to his clients and often represents an individual with multiple legal issues.. John-Paul is admitted to practice in the State of Washington, the United States District Court, Western District of Washington and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.. John-Paul is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Representatives, the National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, the American Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, as well as the King and Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Associations. John-Paul graduated from the University of North Dakota, School of Law in 1999, obtained his Masters of Fine Arts in 2000 and obtained his BFA from the University of Minnesota in 1991. John-Paul is committed to representing individuals against institutional injustice.. Please call today at or visit us at

600 Stewart Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Social Security

Lucinda Dunlap represents clients dealing with Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplimental Security Insurance SSI and Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) cases.. Lucinda Dunlap is co-owner of Sampson Dunlap, a law firm located in Seattle, Washington. She has been representing clients since 2005. Lucinda has extensive experience in the courts, appearing before judges in over 6,000 cases.. Lucinda Dunlap obtained her law degree from Seattle University School of Law, where she was a founding member of the National Native American Law Students Association (NNALSA), a member of the Women's Law Caucus and the Access to Justice Institute, and a semifinalist in her second year Moot Court Competition. She also holds two Bachelor of Science degrees from University of Washington in Zoology and Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation. Lucinda worked for the King County Bar Association's Family Law Mentor Program, Self Help Plus Program, and Housing Justice Project. Over the course of her career, she has received several awards for her pro-bono legal service from the King County Bar Association. Before joining Chihak & Gustad, LLC, Lucinda served as the Disabled Homeless Advocacy Project (DHAP) Program Director at Seattle Community Law Center (SCLC), where she represented low income disabled and homeless clients before the Social Security Administration. During her time with SCLC, Lucinda developed the DHAP program extensively. Through outreach and close relationships with shelters, DSHS, and service providers, she was able to expand a program that served less than a dozen clients a year to one that now serves in excess of 200 yearly.. Lucinda is admitted to practice law in Washington State.

Firm: Chihak & Associates

801 Second Ave , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Social Security & Disability, Social Security, Social Security, Social Security, Social Security

Robyn Chihak graduated from Seattle University School of Law in May 2010 and passed the July 2010 Washington Bar Exam. She began her career in public benefits at the Unemployment Law Project where she represented clients seeking unemployment benefits at administrative hearings and appeals. She joined Chihak & Associates in 2012. Her practice centers on representinc clients in their claims for Social Security disability benefits. While in law school, Robyn clerked for the Honorable Judge Zulema Hinojos-Fall at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and worked as an extern at the Department of Labor - Office of the Solicitor. Prior to law school, Robyn graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude in Art History/Criticism from University of California - San Diego.

Firm: Friedman Disability

800 Fifth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Social Security

Robert A Friedman is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan in 1971 and his law degree from the University of Washington School of Law in 1977, both with honors.. Robert started Friedman Disability  in 1990. Since then, he has helped more than 12,000 clients obtain Social Security disability, SSI and veteran’s disability benefits. From 1977 to 1990 Robert worked as a staff attorney with Evergreen Legal Services, representing clients in matters of Social Security disability, immigration, unemployment, public housing and nursing home quality of care. Between 1990 and 1992 Robert served as the Legal Liaison for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, training other attorneys in Social Security disability matters.. In 2000 the Washington State Department of Veterans’ Affairs honored Robert for his services representing veterans and their families.. Robert is admitted to practice law in the states of Washington and Alaska including before the United States District Court, Western District of Washington; United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims;  United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; and the United States Supreme Court. He is a Sustaining Member of the National Organization of Social Security Representatives and National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates

Firm: Chihak & Gustad

1500 4th Ave, Suite 405 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Social Security

Gina L. Cumbo, J.D., M.S.W., is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and the University of Michigan School of Social Work.  She earned her undergraduate degree from Fairhaven College of Western Washington University were she studied Women Studies, U.S. Women’s History and Law.  She is a graduate of Western Washington University’s Honors Program.

Firm: Frank Freed Subit & Thomas LLP

705 2nd Ave Ste 1200 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Social Security

Firm: Chihak + Chihak

PO Box 4069 , Seattle , Washington 98194

Practice Areas: Social Security & Disability, Social Security, Social Security, Social Security, Social Security, Social Security

John J. Chihak obtained his law degree from Hamline University School of Law. John also received a Masters of Arts Degree in Public Administration with honors from Hamline. John obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of Wisconsin with a double major in Political Science and Psychology. John received the Peter Falkman Award for Outstanding Policy Analysis for his master's thesis on poverty, pollution, and inner city development. John's thesis was published in the Journal of Public Law and Policy. John was a member of the legal team that worked on the landmark United States Supreme Court case Gisbrecht v. Barnhart. As a direct result of this case, the right to legal representation for low income disabled individuals was greatly expanded throughout the United States.. John is admitted to practice law in Washington state as well as before the United States District Court, Western District of Washington; United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; and the United States Supreme Court. John is a member of the American Bar Association, King County Bar Association, Tacoma/Pierce County Bar Association, and the Snohomish County Bar Association. Since 2001, John has been a Sustaining Member of the National Organization of Social Security Representatives. In 2007, 2008, 2009 and again in 2010 John was invited to become a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association. This prestigious organization is limited to the top 100 trial lawyers in each state. John practices law exclusively in the area of Social Security Disability and SSI. He has successfully represented over 2000 claimants.

Firm: Washington Civil and Disability Advocates

4115 Roosevelt Way NE , Seattle , Washington 98105

Practice Areas: Social Security

Firm: Schroeter Goldmark & Bender PS

810 3rd Avenue Suite 500 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Social Security Benefits & Disability, Social Security

Firm: The Law Offices of Jordan Goddard

9416 1st Ave NE , Seattle , Washington 98115

Practice Areas: Social Security

Firm: Schroeter Goldmark & Bender, PS

810 3rd Ave , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Social Security

Firm: Douglas Drachler McKee & Gilbrough

1903 3rd Ave. Suite 1030 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Social Security

In 2003, I moved from representing the Social Security Administration to private practice. Since 2003, I have helped hundreds of clients navigate the Social Security processs, establish disability and obtain Social Security Disabilty and SSI benefits and medicare benefits at the Initial, Reconsideration, Hearing and Appeals Council levels and in the Federal Courts (Western District of Washington and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals).

Firm: Michael Torgesen

Attorney at Law , Seattle , Washington 98115

Practice Areas: Social Security

Firm: The Wood Law Firm, PLLC

Po Box 99008 , Seattle , Washington 98139

Practice Areas: Social Security

Firm: Invictus Legal Services--Law Office of George Andre Fields

1700 7th Ave., Suite 2100 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Social Security

George is a dedicated, caring attorney with a sense of humor who is willing to fight aggressively for your legal rights without apologies.  With free phone consultations and home visits for the disabled, you can feel relieved to know your case is on track and you have an attorney fighting for you.  Social Security Disability/SSI Appeals handled on a contingency fee basis with no money upfront.. Disabled?  Call before you sign that severance agreement!. Disabled?  Call before you file for unemployment benefits!

105 14th Ave Ste 120 , Seattle , Washington 98122

Practice Areas: Social Security

Firm: Seattle Community Law Center

1404 E. Yesler Way , Seattle , Washington 98122

Practice Areas: Social Security

I am currently the Directing Attorney for the Social Security Advocacy Project at Seattle Community Law Center. The Seattle Community Law Center is a legal aid organization dedicated to providing high-quality Social Security and SSI representation to the people who need benefits the most and are least likely to secure representation due to barriers preventing them from accessing the justice system.. I relocated to Seattle from Detroit, MI after graduating from law school. I was admitted to the Washington State Bar in November 2010 and look forward to establishing my career in the Puget Sound area.. My area of practice include: Social Security disability, estate planning and probate and residential landlord tenant law.