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What to Look For in a South Florida Disability Attorney

If you or someone you love is suffering from a physical or mental disorder or has an ailing health condition and you're considering filing a Social Security disability claim, your South Florida disability attorney will be your partner through the entire process. But before you select a South Florida disability attorney, you'll need to take a few things into consideration.

In order to ensure the success of your Social Security disability claim, refer to the following attributes when selecting your legal representative.  

• Experience - your attorney should have years of experience handling Social Security disability claims. The same attorney who helped your cousin's friend out of a tight spot with the IRS is probably not equipped to handle a Social Security disability claim. Ask questions about your attorney's experience, credentials and any professional organizations with which he or she is affiliated.
• A hands-on approach to your case - there's nothing wrong with your South Florida disability attorney using paralegals; however, you ultimately want an attorney handling your case, preparing you for the hearing, and physically attending the hearing. Before selecting an attorney for your Social Security disability claim, inquire about how and by whom the cases are handled at the office.
• Knowledge specific to your health condition - experience with Social Security disability claims in general is not enough. Your South Florida disability attorney should be well-versed in the specifics of your health condition. Sometimes there are rare health conditions to take into consideration, in which case, you should find an attorney who is willing to dedicate the time and effort to learning about your condition in order to sufficiently represent your case.  

Refer to our library for more details on what questions to ask a South Florida disability attorney. 

Contact a South Florida Disability Attorney 

Filing a Social Security disability claim is complicated and time-consuming, but at LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A., a South Florida disability attorney is ready for the challenge. We like to empower our clients by providing a FREE Social Security disability guide so you can learn more about the process of filing for disability benefits. When you're ready to get started, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. to begin your claim. Call today for a no-cost evaluation of your case - 1-888-234-5758.