Central CaliforniaValleys' Most Successful, Social Security Disability Firm
Before founding this law firm, Jeffrey Milam spent more than seven years working inside the Social Security Administration (SSA) as an attorney-advisor to the Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) who make rulings after hearings on Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims.
No other practicing claimant attorney in the central valleys of California has had this type of experience inside Social Security's hearing offices.
In that time, he learned a great deal about the laws, regulations and rules that apply to disability claims in general, but more importantly — he learned a great deal about the fine line that separates winning claims from those that are unsuccessful. He learned how the judges consider and handle cases.
Today, this experience and insider's understanding of what it takes to win, and the commitment all of us share to change our clients' lives for the better — can start working to help you get the benefits you deserve.
If you are having trouble understanding the SSA's rules, requirements or claims procedures, or if you already filed a claim for SSD or SSI benefits and were denied benefits — by all means, call or contact us to schedule a free consultation.
Why Choose Our Law Firm?
- We give you our personal attention and your claim the individualized attention it deserves. More than anything else, we pride ourselves on thorough preparation. If you decide to hire us, we will give you a personal action plan of steps you can take to help us win your case. We will also prepare you for what to expect during the process, and for any medical examinations, administrative hearings or court proceedings as well. We work with our clients and their doctors to develop the strongest possible case we can. We then present your case in favorable fashion to Social Security.
- Disability claims aren't just one small part of our practice — they're all we do.
Because experience can mean the difference between winning and losing your claim for disability benefits, that focus on SSD and SSI claims is especially important. Most law firms don't have such a limited focus and as a result, do not deal with these issues every day or handle nearly as many cases as we do. None have had an exclusively Social Security practice in the central valleys of California after working for seven years with Social Security judges. - We are going to be handle your case from beginning to end, no matter how far we have to go to succeed. First, most law firms that handle disability claims will not take cases unless the client has already been denied benefits. That decision is about money, pure and simple. The reason? Attorney fees in these cases are limited to a percentage of back benefits owed. In other words, helping someone win at the initial claim stage of the process means less money for the attorney. We'd rather help just the same at the first level to ensure that the case is prepared better to ultimately win, and to get you the benefits as soon as possible. Mr. Milam's grandfather, who was a top rated lawyer and politician in Virginia, told him "a satisfied client is the best mark of a good attorney." Mr. Milam believes a client who wins early is, indeed, the happiest one of all. Mr. Milam is a third generation lawyer and takes great pride in how he can continue his family tradition in a right manner. Second, most firms do not handle claims in strong fashion beyond the administrative level of the appeals process. We do and we often handle cases of merit in federal court.
Our attorneys are available to help people from Bakersfield to Sacramento and throughout the Central Valley with claims for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits. To talk to one of our lawyers about your disability claim or appeal, free of charge — call us at 877-822-1346 (toll free) or contact us online.
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