What will a lawyer do for me?

1. Every individual and his/ her case is different. However some of the things a lawyer might do in representing you include the following:
   
   
1. Help determine what benefits you may be eligible for an whether you are likely to be considered disabled under Social Security Law.
2. Assist you in completing all necessary forms and paper work in a timely manner so no deadlines are missed.
3. Ask your doctors for additional information regarding your limitations and disability as needed.
4. Explain the general proceedings which take place at Social Security hearings.
5. Determine who maybe needed to testify or give statements on your behalf.
6. Meet with you before your hearing to advise you as to questions and issues that may arise at your hearing.
7. Represent you at your hearing and present evidence on your behalf.
8. Deliver an opening statement on your behalf.
9. Question any experts such as vocational experts or medical experts called to testify.
10. Request that a prior application be reopened and reconsidered, if possible.