Looking for a Social Security Disability Lawyer?
We are dedicated to getting you the Social Security Disability Benefits you deserve. The earlier in the claim process that you hire a representative, the better. You can retain an attorney before you begin the claims process. You can get an evaluation from your attorney of your claim even before you file. Representation can help you with the initial filing and ensure that important information is correctly provided at the beginning of the claim and throughout the entire claim process. You do not have to wait to be denied before you hire an attorney.
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The Law Offices of Kelly McKenna-Cournoyer is a firm dedicated to helping its clients obtain the Social Security disability benefits they deserve due to a physical or emotional disability which prevents them from working.
We understand that this is already a very stressful time in your life and we're dedicated to making the process as smooth and easy as possible. We will guide you step by step through the entire legal process of your disability.
What I Do as Your Disability Lawyer
My goal is to take the stress and buyer off of you by walking you through the disability process step by step. As a disability attorney, I help by analyzing what needs to be proven to win benefits, figure out how to prove it, and gather the necessary evidence. Some of the specific tasks performed by me include but are not limited to:
Obtain Required Reports
Obtain reports from treating doctors that are consistent with Social Security regulations.
Communicate for Benefits
Ask that a prior application for benefits be reopened.
Object in Hearing
Object to improper evidence or procedures at the hearing.
Submit Evidence
Submit a written summary of the evidence and arguments, when necessary.
Present Statements
Present an opening or closing statement at the hearing.
& much more.
Social Security Disability Timeline
On day one, Kelly will work directly with you to guide you step by step through the Social Security Disability process. She will fill out all of the social security forms with you, file your application for you, and work directly with your doctors to receive medical records.
Below is a brief overview of what it looks like when you work with Kelly to get the disability benefits you deserve.
Meet with Kelly
Meet with client to analyze case and pick an appropriate date to maximize their disability. Determine if there is a prior application for benefits that can be reopened. Request all medical records.
Understand Your Rights
Make sure that the client knows their rights with limits of working while on disability.
Refer Specialists
Refer client out to specialists if they have conditions that aren't being treated, such as; housing issues, food stamps, welfare etc.
File Application
Kelly will file your application and all relevant documents for you.
File Appeal (if necessary)
If necessary, Kelly will file an appeal for you. She will see what was missing and communicate directly with medical team.
If a hearing is necessary for your case, these are the next steps you would take with your Disability Attorney.
Prepare Client
Kelly will throughly prepare clients a month before the hearing so they know what to expect and what is needed of them.
Collection of Evidence
All evidence will be collected and updated by your attorney, Kelly.
Request Experts to Testify
If necessary, Kelly will request experts to testify. This could be the medical team involved with your case.
Object
If necessary, Kelly will object to improper evidence or procedures at the hearing.
Submit all Evidence
Kelly will submit a written summary of the evidence and arguments, when necessary.
Have Questions?
The process can be confusing, intimidating, and frustrating... but it doesn't have to be. If you still have questions, check out our frequently asked questions page, or feel free to reach out to us directly.
