Business Details
We combine over 30 years of experience as a Social Security disability attorney with a Medical Doctorate earned with Highest Honors in Clinical Rotations. Our unique background includes ten years as a Staff Attorney and Senior Attorney with the Social Security Administration, providing insider knowledge of federal disability processes. We served as Co-chair of the National EEO Committee for the Social Security Administration from 1998 to 2001, demonstrating leadership in legal and administrative frameworks. As a law clerk to both the U.S. District Court, Montana District, and Montana District Court, we honed our ability to navigate complex judicial systems. Recipient of the American Bar Association Client Distinction Award from 2013 to 2016, we prioritize client-centered representation and transparent communication.
Our practice is built on a foundation of public service, recognized by the Washington State Bar Association Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation from 2015 to 2019. We maintain active memberships in multiple state bar associations, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards. With experience arguing before the United States Supreme Court (cert denied), we bring strategic depth to disability claims. Our medical expertise allows us to interpret clinical evidence effectively, bridging legal and healthcare domains. We are committed to personalized representation, treating clients as individuals rather than case numbers. Our boutique practice focuses exclusively on disability law, medical-legal issues, and client education through seminars.
Our practice is built on a foundation of public service, recognized by the Washington State Bar Association Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation from 2015 to 2019. We maintain active memberships in multiple state bar associations, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards. With experience arguing before the United States Supreme Court (cert denied), we bring strategic depth to disability claims. Our medical expertise allows us to interpret clinical evidence effectively, bridging legal and healthcare domains. We are committed to personalized representation, treating clients as individuals rather than case numbers. Our boutique practice focuses exclusively on disability law, medical-legal issues, and client education through seminars.
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized experience in Social Security disability law.
- Our medical doctorate provides unique insight into clinical evidence and disability determinations.
- We previously served as a Senior Attorney for the Social Security Administration, understanding agency processes.
- We maintain a proven track record with multiple American Bar Association Client Distinction Awards.
- Our practice combines boutique personalization with big-firm legal expertise.
Services
Social Security Disability
We represent individuals navigating the complex Social Security disability system, leveraging insider knowledge from a decade with the SSA. Our clients include those with severe medical conditions seeking benefits, from initial applications through federal appeals. We combine medical expertise with legal strategy to build compelling cases, ensuring thorough documentation of functional limitations and symptom impacts.
Medical-Legal Consulting
We provide expert analysis at the intersection of medicine and law, assisting attorneys and individuals in interpreting medical records for legal contexts. Our physician-attorney perspective clarifies clinical findings, treatment impacts, and disability durations. This service supports personal injury, malpractice, and workers' compensation cases requiring medical evidence evaluation.
Personal Injury Representation
We advocate for individuals injured due to others' negligence, using medical expertise to establish injury severity and long-term impacts. Our approach combines legal strategy with clinical knowledge to negotiate fair settlements or litigate when necessary. Clients benefit from personalized attention and comprehensive case development.
