You may have seen
websites or advertisements for Social Security disability advocates
or Social Security representatives. Many people do not
understand the difference between a Social Security lawyer and a Social
Security advocate
or representative.
A Social Security Disability Advocate |
A Social Security disability advocate or representative is a person who is probably familiar with the Social Security Administration's policies and procedures concerning the SSI or SSDI programs. The advocate can assist you in gathering paperwork and other necessary information as well as filing your appeals. They may also represent you to the Administration and be with you if you appear before an Administrative Law Judge.
A Social Security disability advocate is not a lawyer.
They are only an "advocate" or "helper." They can answer
questions concerning Administration policies and procedures.
Although advocates are allowed to be present, they may or may
not be able to ask questions of witnesses or even speak on your
behalf before the Administrative Law Judge during a denial
appeal. A Social Security
disability advocate cannot represent you before a Federal Court
Judge. |
A Social Security Disability Lawyer |
A Social Security disability lawyer is an advocate on steroids
and then some! A disability lawyer can help you every step of the
way for every appeal. A good Social Security disability lawyer
knows disability law and knows how to legally
obtain your benefits for you if you qualify. If your appeals
process goes before any judge, your lawyer can stand up in court
and question witnesses, object if anything is said that may be
questionable and represent you before the judge. A disability
lawyer can file appeals that are based on case law and provide
standing for any possible errors the judge may have committed
when reviewing your case. |
Does an Advocate cost less than a Social Security Disability Lawyer? |
The Social Security Administration sets the amount that you can be charged for representation by either an Advocate or a Social Security disability lawyer. Although a lawyer has obtained a law degree and can actually do more than an Advocate in many instances, the Social Security Administration has determined that both an advocate and a lawyer may charge the SAME AMOUNT! An advocate could possibly help some as you go through the Social Security disability appeals process. However, why pay the same amount for someone who may have less training, knowledge and skill and cannot represent you in court when, for the same money, you can can have a full-fledged Social Security disability lawyer? |
The Cochran Firm Disability Lawyers have attorneys who are experienced in Social Security disability law and procedures. The Cochran Firm Disability Lawyers has settled thousands of cases for our clients, many of whom became clients after they were initially denied benefits. With over 20 offices from the East coast to the West coast our disability lawyers work locally with our clients to assist them in this time of need.
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Why Should You Trust the Cochran Firm Disability Lawyers?
Our Social Security disability attorneys will take time with you to explain all of your options
and make the process as easy as possible.
Be on a winning side- Our attorneys have been winning cases for our clients for over forty years.
You will have an experienced Social Security disability lawyer working on your disability case.
We offer you a FREE disability case evaluation to get your appeal started.