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Timothy Gerald McNulty
Encinitas, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(760) 943-7103 2163 Newcastle Ave
STE 200
Encinitas, CA 92007
Social Security Disability, Civil Rights, Maritime and Personal Injury
California Western School of Law
Arthur James Lettenmaier
Riverside, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 27 years of experience
(951) 226-1312 2900 Adams St Ste C-130
Riverside, CA 92504
Social Security Disability, Civil Rights and Real Estate
Pepperdine University School of Law and Pepperdine University School of Law
Lynn E Donaldson
San Bernardino, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 34 years of experience
(909) 383-4522 464 W 4th St # 239
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Western State University College of Law, Western State Univ COL and Western State University College of Law
Murray David Hilts
San Diego, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(619) 688-1174 3020 Meade Ave
San Diego, CA 92116
Social Security Disability, Civil Rights and Immigration
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Tom R. Johnson
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Tom R. Johnson
Sacramento, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(916) 922-9902 865 Howe Avenue
#205
Sacramento, CA 95825
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University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I represent working people that are injured on the job. I believe everything should be explained thoroughly and in understandable terms. Getting injured on the job can be a scary and life-altering event. Getting your worker’s compensation benefits can be a complicated process to get through that requires excellent representation. Through my education and experience, I strive to make a difference in the lives of my clients by leveling the playing field against the powerful insurance companies who profit by denying benefits to injured people.

Tom R. Johnson
William W. Green
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William W. Green
Newport Beach, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(800) 524-5446 3419 Via Lido
#607
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Social Security Disability, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of La Verne College of Law
Our law firm strives for dedicated, successful and personalized Personal Injury and Worker's Compensation counsel for each and every one of our clients. We are there for our injured clients every step of the way.
Stanley Dale Radtke
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Stanley Dale Radtke
San Leandro, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(510) 863-8058 2450 Washington Ave.
Ste. 170
San Leandro, CA 94577
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University of San Francisco School of Law
Norman John Homen
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Norman John Homen
Garden Grove, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 35 years of experience
(714) 750-6000 13252 Garden Grove Blvd., #222
Garden Grove, CA 92843
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Western State University College of Law
I have served in the State of California since 1988, handling Social Security Disability, Workers’ Compensation Law, Criminal Law, and Personal Injury matters. At the Law Offices of Norman J. Homen, our goal is to provide injured clients with the best results in a timely and cost-effective manner. For over 30 years, our outstanding litigation team has remained dedicated to the rights and welfare of the injured and disabled throughout Southern California. The cornerstone of my success is the quality of relationships that I maintain with clients. Clients are treated with integrity and respect for their needs, goals, and objectives. We...
Bradley Chalk
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Bradley Chalk
Santa Rosa, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(707) 571-7400 613 4th St
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Gonzaga University School of Law
Chalk Law Office represents clients throughout the Bay Area and Northern California. Our firm specializes in workers' compensation, social security disability, and industrial disability retirement. Whether you’re a construction laborer, field worker, teacher, nurse or care assistant, law enforcement officer or firefighter, we have the experience to assist you with your injury.  We bring extensive experience and professionalism to every case and customize our support to your individual needs and concerns.  Mr. Chalk represents SSD/SSI claimants in Northern California.  He also has successfully obtained Industrial Disability Retirement on behalf of PERS eligible employees.
Kiel Roeschke
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Kiel Roeschke
Long Beach, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(800) 975-1866 111 W Ocean Blvd
Ste 400
Long Beach, CA 90802
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New York Law School
I have devoted my law practice to assisting disabled individuals obtain the Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits that they deserve.

I regularly represent clients all throughout the States of Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and California.

Throughout my career, I have successfully handled thousands of cases before the Social Security Administration.

If you are disabled and unable to work, please call me! Let's use my experience to get you the money that you deserve!
Geri N. Kahn
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Geri N. Kahn
Benicia, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 33 years of experience
(707) 746-1813 940 Adams Street
Suite I
Benicia, CA 94510
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U of San Francisco School of Law
I practice both Immigration and Nationality Law and Social Security Disability law. As to the Immigration field, I represent people in removal (deportation) proceedings. I also assist small businesses in obtaining professional visas such as H-1Bs or L-1s for their employees. I represent applicants for political asylum, and religious workers and individuals at all stages of the naturalization process. Finally, I help people who wish to bring their family members to the United States. In the Social Security field, I represent disabled individuals at administrative hearings and in federal court. In both areas I...
John M. Harrigan
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John M. Harrigan
Oakland, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 47 years of experience
(510) 918-3500 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Suite 500
Oakland, CA 94612
Social Security Disability, Civil Rights and Workers' Comp
Golden Gate University School of Law
Jonathan O. Peña
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Jonathan O. Peña
Bakersfield, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(661) 600-9366 212 Coffee Rd
#203
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability
San Joaquin College of Law
Growing up in the Sanger, California, I saw first hand the need for legal representation in the Central Valley. Often, people go without representation because they cannot afford it and do not know where to turn. As a graduate of Fresno Pacific University with a degree in Organizational Leadership, I truly understand the concept of servant leadership. I then went on to obtain a Juris Doctor degree from San Joaquin College of Law. Throughout my college years, I assisted as a paralegal in the areas of Social Security Disability law, estate planning, family law, criminal law, and arbitration/mediation. While in...
Kenton Koszdin
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Kenton Koszdin
Van Nuys, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(800) 438-7764 16461 Sherman Way
#161
Van Nuys, CA 91406-3833
Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
University of San Francisco School of Law
Attorney Kenton Koszdin's life challenges has provided him with a unique background to understanding client's trials and tribulations.
Kelvin K. Lee
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Kelvin K. Lee
San Marino, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(626) 524-5038 1455 San Marino Avenue
Suite D
San Marino, CA 91108
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability
UCLA School of Law
Former Senior Attorney, Social Security Administration (Pasadena, CA SSA/OHO)


Former Administrative Law Judge, California Department of Social Services (Los Angeles, CA State Hearings Division)


I represent clients throughout the entire Social Security disability application process. In addition to representing clients applying for SSDI and SSI benefits in the Office of Hearings Operations (OHO), I also handle cases involving Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) overpayments, children and survivor's benefit issue, also with providing assistance with retirement benefits.

My practice is unique in that I represent Social Security clients who are dealing with issues involving SSA Field Offices regarding suspension, termination and reinstatement of SSI...
Monty S Gill
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Monty S Gill
(805) 644-1071 674 County Square Drive, Suite 209D
Ventura, CA 93003
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfVentura, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Social Security Disability, Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
California Western School of Law
Mr. Gill graduated from San Luis Obispo High School as a Valedictorian. He obtained his Undergraduate training at the University of California, Santa Barbara. At U.C. Santa Barbara, he majored in Law & Society and Religious Studies, and was awarded the prestigious Dean's Honors in Fall 1989 and in Spring 1992. After graduating from U.C.S.B., he enrolled at California Western School of Law for his law degree with a Dean's Scholarship. After graduating, he passed the California bar exam on his first attempt. Mr. Gill is admitted to the State Bar of California and the United States District Court...
Vincent D Howard
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Vincent D Howard
(800) 872-5925 1851 E First St
#650
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Free ConsultationSanta Ana, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 20 years of experience
Social Security Disability, Employment, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Michael G. Gerson
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Michael G. Gerson
Oakland, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer with 50 years of experience
(510) 918-3500 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Suite 500
Oakland, CA 94612
Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
University of San Francisco School of Law
Katherine Audrianna Roe
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Katherine Audrianna Roe
Sacramento, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 11 years of experience
(916) 750-5292 2207 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
At the Law Office of Katherine Roe, Ms. Roe provides individualized and outstanding legal counsel and advocacy to disabled persons and their families navigating the Social Security Disability benefits process.

Katherine 'Katie' Roe is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. She graduated from the University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul Minnesota with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and minor in Criminal Justice. She earned her Master in Public Administration from University of Notre Dame de Namur, Belmont, CA. Katie graduated from University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento where she received the Witkin Award for...
Benjamin Paul Feld
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Benjamin Paul Feld
Oxnard, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 21 years of experience
(805) 214-8888 405 South B Street
Suite 4
Oxnard, CA 93030
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability, Employment and Workers' Comp
Santa Barbara and Ventura Colleges of LAw
Benjamin P. Feld is a law partner with the firm Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld. Mr. Feld has been representing injured workers since 2002, providing his expertise in the areas of Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability and third party litigation services. Mr. Feld is also a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation with the State Bar of California, one of only four applicant attorneys in the County with this distinction (two of the other three are the other partners in the firm). His work has led not only to successful outcomes for his clients, but also citable appellate precedent. Mr. Feld also...
William Martin Zimmerman
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William Martin Zimmerman
Sherman Oaks, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(818) 377-2200 5170 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 230
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability and Personal Injury
San Fernando Valley College of Law
Attorney William Zimmerman received his Bachelor’s degree from California State University Northridge and his Juris Doctorate degree from the San Fernando College of Law, now the University of La Verne College of Law.

He is admitted to practice in the State of California and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Additionally, he is admitted to the California District Court in the Central and Southern Divisions. Mr. Zimmerman is a member of the California Bar Association and the National Organization of Social Security Representatives.

Mr. Zimmerman represents clients in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Orange County. He has successfully...
Charles M. Ray
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Charles M. Ray
Santa Ana, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer
(800) 872-5925 1851 E First St
#650
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability, Employment and Workers' Comp
Trinity Law School
Michelle Jordana Shvarts
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Michelle Jordana Shvarts
Encino, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(800) 935-3170 17525 Ventura Blvd Ste 308
Encino, CA 91316
Social Security Disability
UCLA School of Law
Ms. Shvarts is the managing attorney for Disability Advocates Group. After graduating from UCLA Law School, Ms. Shvarts began her career as a civil litigator at a large law firm. After several years of civil litigation, Ms. Shvarts decided to shift to a more personal type of law practice in order to help individuals who were struggling in their daily lives. She opened Disability Advocates Group to assist individuals who became disabled and unable to work to obtain the benefits they need and deserve.

Disability Advocates Group is a disability law firm representing clients applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) and...
Steven James Foster
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Steven James Foster
Chico, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 26 years of experience
(530) 898-9600 2064 Talbert Dr
Suite 100
Chico, CA 95928
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
CAL Northern School of Law
Siles & Foster is devoted exclusively to representing injured and disabled workers with Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability and SSI claims. Our Attorneys are certified specialists in Workers’ Compensation. We also represent individuals before the Bankruptcy Court for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy protection.
Erin M. Scharg
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Erin M. Scharg
Stockton, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(209) 323-5126 343 East Main Street, Suite 509
Stockton, CA 95202
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability and Workers' Comp
University of the Pacific
Eason & Tambornini, A Law Corporation, has practiced law in Stockton for over twenty-five years. With one hundred years of combined experience, our reputation as the firm with the best Stockton personal injury attorneys and workers’ compensation attorneys is built on aggressively fighting for the maximum compensation possible for our clients and winning. I am currently a member of the Women Lawyers of Sacramento and the Capitol City Trial Lawyer’s Association.
Omar Osvaldo Ortega
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Omar Osvaldo Ortega
Orange, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 31 years of experience
(714) 937-2030 1100 Town and Country Road #1250
Orange, CA 92868
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability
Georgetown University Law Center
Lori S De Cristo
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Lori S De Cristo
Canoga Park, CA Social Security Disability Attorney
(818) 888-8888 7500 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
2nd Floor
Canoga Park, CA 91303
Social Security Disability, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of La Verne College of Law
Attorney Lori S. DeCristo has successfully represented thousands of clients for personal injury, social security and workers' compensation claims throughout California since 1988. Her representation includes handling the matter from the Administrative Law level up to the District Court. In her practice, Lori represents clients and their families who have been injured at work, in a car accident or suffered some other type of personal injury, and need assistance with social security & workers' compensation claims & appeals.
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Minna Williams
MARYSVILLE, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer with 51 years of experience
(530) 741-3566 500 OLIVE STREET SUITE 28
MARYSVILLE, CA 95901
Social Security Disability
Santa Clara University School of Law and University of Copenhagen Denmark
I GRADUATED IN LAW FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN WITH A LAW DEGREE CUM LAUDE
I PASSED THE CALIFORNIA BAR EXAM THOUGH HOME STUDY OF MY HUSBAND'S LAW BOOKS
I WORKED FOR THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS AS A REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY
I OPENED PRIVATE PRATICE IN FAMILY LAW AND PROBATE LAW IN 1975 AND THEN CONTINUED TO PRACTICE IN THE FIELD OF SOCIAL SECURITY LAW
Michael Murt Shea
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Michael Murt Shea
San Jose, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 58 years of experience
(408) 292-2434 255 North Market Street
Suite 190
San Jose, CA 95110
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
My name is Michael Shea from Shea & Shea, and I am a San Jose personal injury lawyer. Experiencing significant physical pain that is caused by the negligence of another can cause tremendous difficulty in your every-day life. It is imperative that you are provided with the compensatory damages that you need in order to minimize the effect that these injuries have on you and your family. I have been fighting for the rights of the wrongfully injured for a number of years, and you can look to me for the representation that you need in your case. Contact my...
Kathleen Siemont
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Kathleen Siemont
Benicia, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(415) 235-3682 701 Southampton Road
Suite #211
Benicia, CA 94510
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Straight talk is good business. I will explain your options, then you decide what to do. My job is to anticipate potential problems and suggest strategies for accomplishing your goals.

Kathleen "Katie" Siemont grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, attending CSU Chico and George Washington University National Law Center in Washington D.C. She was one of the first graduates of the Joint J.D./M.P.H programs at George Washington Medical Center in D.C., earning a law degree and a Master's Degree in Pubic Health in three years.

Katie worked for over a decade as a Worker's Compensation Defense attorney...
Scott Alan Schwartz
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Encino, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 18 years of experience
(818) 350-2658 16633 Ventura Blvd Ste 1240
Encino, CA 91436
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UCLA School of Law
The Law Office of Scott A. Schwartz has over 100 years of cumulative experience in the field of workers' compensation and personal injury lawsuits.

We specialize in fighting for the rights of workers throughout Southern California. If you have been injured on the job, there are California state laws that protect you and help provide medical assistance and compensation benefits. You may not even realize that you have been injured on the job, but afflictions like a nagging back ache or brain trauma caused by an on-the-job concussion can be attributable to your employer.
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Julius Young
Oakland, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 47 years of experience
(510) 918-3500 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Suite 500
Oakland, CA 94612
Social Security Disability, Civil Rights and Workers' Comp
University of North Carolina School of Law
Stuart Michael Price
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Stuart Michael Price
Encino, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 34 years of experience
(818) 205-2411 6345 Balboa Blvd, #247
Encino, CA 91316
Social Security Disability, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Estate Planning
UCLA School of Law
Steven Martin Lander
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Steven Martin Lander
Santa Rosa, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer with 47 years of experience
(707) 486-9399 11 Russell Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability
Mid Valley COL
Ms.  Susan Alexander Myers
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Ms. Susan Alexander Myers
Pacific Grove, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 23 years of experience
199 17th St., Suite L
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
Susan Alexander Myers holds a J.D., M.P.A. and an advanced law degree in Taxation (LL.M). She has practiced law in Texas and California for 10 years. Susan is a passionate advocate for seniors and their families and dedicates her practice to issues that arise from the aging process, including plannning for long-term care, Medi-Cal planning, estate planning, nursing home issues, public benefits, and conservatorships. Susan is also an experienced estate and trust litigator. When you have a legal problem, choose an attorney who will represent you with Compassion, Care and Commitment.
Martin Jay Beaver
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Martin Jay Beaver
Placerville, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 18 years of experience
(530) 823-0600 4535 Missouri Flat Road
Suite 2-E
Placerville, CA 95667
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability, Probate and Workers' Comp
Lincoln Law School
I am a Certified Specialist, Workers' Compensation Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Former President, Sacramento County Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section. Member of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association
Quinn Mayberry
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Quinn Mayberry
Culver City, CA Social Security Disability Lawyer
(213) 566-7499 9415 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
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Harvard Law School
Quinn Mayberry grew up seeing the impact of strong legal advocacy. Inspired by his father and grandfather to attend law school and become an advocate, Quinn enrolled at Harvard Law School. Having received a robust legal education, Quinn joined the firm and has been spending the majority of his time at the firm working on personal injury cases. Bringing a fresh perspective, Quinn embodies the same tireless work ethic that permeates Mayberry Law to meet and exceed client expectations.
Yana Uspleneva Berrier
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Yana Uspleneva Berrier
Yuba City, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 22 years of experience
(530) 674-2258 1510 Poole Blvd, Suite 103
Yuba City, CA 95993
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability and Family
Lincoln Law School
Patricia Joan Johnson
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Patricia Joan Johnson
Redding, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 38 years of experience
(530) 247-7285 1755 Yuba St
Redding, CA 96001
Social Security Disability and Bankruptcy
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
Please come to see me before you need me. Always free consultations. You will work one-on-one with me. Outside of the office I spend a lot of time gardening and with my pets-a Basset and an American Shepard, which is a smaller version of the Australian Shepard. I also have 7 cats, six are Siamese-Balinese type and one old tiger striped I rescued. I moved to this area in 1999 from the Bay Area where i grew up.
Kenneth W. Drake
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Kenneth W. Drake
Woodland Hills, CA Social Security Disability Attorney with 45 years of experience
(800) 627-6566 21241 Ventura Blvd. Suite 288
Woodland Hills, CA 91356
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability, Elder, Estate Planning and Nursing Home
Southwestern Univ School of Law
With extensive medical knowledge and over thirty-five years of healthcare trial experience, Kenneth Drake has received among the highest professional ratings among his peers for the depth of his experience and advocacy skills. Equally important, Ken is dedicated to providing each and every one of his clients with respect, responsiveness and a deep sense of compassion rarely found in the legal profession. Find out more by calling us and receive a no-charge initial legal evaluation. Call 800-627-6566 or contact us through our confidential Social Security Case Evaluation Form and one of our attorneys will respond to your inquiry as...
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