ATTICUS - Key Persons
Bruce Lipsey has been helping people with Social Security cases since 1995. He is dedicated to his clients and is there for each one individually from the start of their case through the finish line. Former clients tell us the team at Lipsey and Clifford makes the process quick and easy, prepares you for what to expect, and are always available for questions.
Carletta Griffin launched Dominion Disability Advocates in January 2014 after resigning as an employee with the Social Security Administration. She represents clients at all levels from initial through all appeals. Clients tell us they love working with Carletta because she's kind, patient, and effective-representing each client with respect, diligence, and dignity.
Don Derse is committed to serving the St Louis area-and has been doing so since 1985. Their attorneys share over 80 years' of legal experience and draw from this extensive background when they counsel clients on their options. Our clients love working with the team at Crowe and Shannon because they're helpful, work quickly, and committed to giving every client one-to-one attention.
George Piemonte is one of only 35 board certified SSD specialists in North Carolina. He's been practicing disability law since 1995 and is known for representing hard cases well. Our clients describe the Martin, Jones and Piemonte team as patient, caring, and thorough.
Shay Guess has 8 years of experience in Social Security disability applications, appeals, and ALJ hearing representation. Guess worked at the prestigious Osterhout Berger Disability Law Firm before starting his own practice-dedicating his efforts to serving the local community. Clients say that Guess is dedicated and effective-aggressively pursuing their claims from start-to-finish.
Job Titles:
- Principal Attorney at Hadley & Fraulob
Joseph Fraulob, principal attorney at Hadley & Fraulob, has practiced Social Security Disability law exclusively since 1994. Their team has worked hard to build a strong reputation with the Judges who decide on case outcomes, and do everything possible to get their clients' claim approved. Over the years, they've won benefits for thousands of applicants.
Lindsay Osterhout has worked in disability law for her entire career-helping individuals with disabilities while still in law school, and joining Osterhout Berger in 2007. Clients who work with Lindsay are impressed by her compassion, dedication, and follow through.
Michael Liner founded Liner Legal in 2013. He is committed to helping clients in need because he understands the challenges they face. Michael and Attorney Andrew November at Liner Legal have handled thousands of disability cases throughout their careers. Clients describe Michael as a tenacious advocate and say his team is approachable and respectful.
Job Titles:
- Principal Attorney at Disability Advocates Group
Michelle Shvarts, principal attorney at Disability Advocates Group, left behind a career in civil litigation to work in a field of law that helps more people. She's been helping people win their disability claims ever since. Clients like working with her team at Disability Advocates Group because they're receptive to concerns, dedicated, and hardworking.
Mitzner's attorneys collectively have over 40 years of disability law experience. Their non-attorney staff has over 50 years of experience working with the Social Security Administration. As a result, their office is ready to take on your case no matter what stage you are at in the process. Clients confirm that the team at Mitzner is informed, knowledgeable, and willing to fight for applicants with difficult cases.
Potter, Cohen, and Samulon have been serving clients since 1960. Their team of caring staff provides knowledgeable, comprehensive advice and can support clients in multiple languages (English, Spanish, and Mandarin). Clients have told us working with Potter, Cohen, and Samulon has put their mind at ease and made the disability process much easier to understand.
Job Titles:
- Social Security Disability Lawyer
Rick Krause has been practicing since 1983 and has represented SSDI and SSI claimants and their families since 1991. He is a member of the national, regional, and local Social Security bar associations and he has spoken at seminars about Social Security disability. Clients love that he's patient, understanding, and brings much needed clarity to the disability process.
Roger Hutchison is the former chair of the Chicago Bar Association's Social Security Law Committee. Since becoming a lawyer in 1992, he's represented more than 2,000 Social Security disability claimants. Clients say that Roger is efficient and effective - going above and beyond to collect records, keep clients in the loop, and take the stress out of the disability application process.
Steven Earl has been practicing Social Security Disability law exclusively since 2009-helping thousands of disabled individuals and representing clients at hundreds of hearings. The Apex team is known for their swift and friendly communication. Clients who work with Apex say they feel confident that their case is moving promptly and effectively.