Essex County Social Security Disability Lawyers

Brian Sullivan practiced extensively in the workers’ compensation field before joining Keches Law Group, P.C. in 2008. He handles all aspects of workers’ compensation matters, as well as, Social Security Disability and Accidental Disability Retirement claims. Mr. Sullivan is directly involved in all phases of workers’ compensation claims, including the initial evaluation of possible claims, procurement of required documents and claim filings. He represents clients at all levels of the Department of Industrial Accidents, including Conferences and Hearings before the Administrative Judges.Mr. Sullivan was previously employed at the Department of Industrial Accidents and a prominent litigation law firm.

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Brian Cloherty, is a partner at Keches Law Group, P.C. which he joined in 1988. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and the U.S. District Court. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, where he is a frequent guest lecturer. Mr. Cloherty is an aggressive advocate for his clients, representing injured union members and other workers at the Department of Industrial Accidents, Social Security Administration and local Retirement Boards. “I get a tremendous amount of satisfaction helping clients through a difficult time and ensuring they receive the benefits they...

Attorney Hambleton recently rejoined Keches Law Group after more than 10 years of solo practice in the areas of workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income, and Accidental Disability Retirement. She has achieved strong results through attention to detail and one-on-one relationships with her clients. Attorney Hambleton came to the practice of law after many years in the field of journalism, during which he worked as an editor at several New England newspapers, where she honed her writing skills. Her broad-based background enables her to understand and represent injured workers from all walks of life.

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Sean Flaherty joined Keches Law Group, P.C. in 2004 with a background in the construction industry. He is a former member of the Local 7 Steel and Ironworkers Union. Sean represents injured workers in all phases of workers’ compensation litigation including Conciliations, Conferences and Hearings before Administrative Law Judges at the Department of Industrial Accidents. He also handles Social Security Disability claims, as well as cases involving employment discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination.

Before joining Keches Law Group, P.C., Sean interned with the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office. Attorney Flaherty is the standing President of the Bristol Bar Association and...

Lauren Van Iderstine joined Keches Law Group, P.C. as an Attorney in the Workers’ Compensation Department in December of 2012. She represents injured persons in all aspects of Workers’ Compensation, Social Security and related matters. While attending law school, Attorney Van Iderstine was employed by the firm for three years as a law clerk. Due to her strong work ethic, dedication and diligence, an invitation was extended to join the firm as an Associate.

Attorney Van Iderstine was raised in Western Massachusetts and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. She went on to earn her law degree...

Stephen Allard joined the Workers’ Compensation department of Keches Law Group, P.C. in 2018. Prior to joining Keches Law Group, Mr. Allard practiced extensively in the field of Social Security Disability at a prominent Boston law firm.

With regards to that practice, Mr. Allard has traveled throughout the country representing clients at Social Security Disability hearings on a national level. The amount of experience Mr. Allard gained in his travels is unique to attorneys practicing in this field and gives him a distinct advantage when arguing before Administrative Law Judges.

Mr. Allard has extensive experience with regards to Social Security Disability claims,...

Patrick Keady joined Keches Law Group, P.C. as an attorney in 2013. He represents injured persons in all aspects of workers’ compensation cases, including Conciliations and Conferences before Administrative Law Judges at the Department of Industrial Accidents, Social Security Disability, and Accidental Disability Retirement. While attending law school, Attorney Keady was employed by the firm for two years as a law clerk. Due to his strong work ethic, dedication and commitment to helping injured workers, an invitation was extended to join the firm as an Associate.

Attorney Keady was raised in Massachusetts and received his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Wesleyan College...