TIPS FOR HIRING REPRESENTATION IN HUNTSVILLE

There are many good Social Security disability advocates in Huntsville that can help you with a disability claim.

You need help with forms and paperwork, answering questions, getting medical records, deciding how to qualify for benefits and handling filings and appeals.

You can look up an attorney or non-attorney advocate online or out of the phone book.  But what do you look for?

• Look for someone who specializes in Social Security disability. What percentage of his/her caseload is Social Security cases?
• Look first at a local attorney/representative in North Alabama, close to home.
• Hopefully, your attorney will have at least 5 years experience with Social Security.
• Check out online ratings (4 stars is better than 1).
• Read reviews left by other clients.  Remember, anyone can get a bad review, but look at the overall numbers. 
• Ask friends or family.  Chances are someone you know has been through the disability process and may have a recommendation.
• Where is the office?  In a good neighborhood that makes you feel safe?  Easy to find?  Easy parking?
• Is there a local office?  Not just a 1-800 number with an unknown location?
• Do you feel comfortable with the attorney/advocate when you meet him or her?

Keep in mind that Social Security will not authorize a fee for your representative unless you win your case and also collect some back pay.  The amount of the fee is determined by the amount of back pay.