Mastering Social Security Disability Advocacy for Attorneys
This intensive course is designed to equip attorneys with a deep understanding of the intricate landscape of Social Security Disability (SSD) claims. Through a series of comprehensive modules, participants will explore the core concepts, ethical considerations, challenges, and effective strategies essential for successful representation in SSD cases. With a focus on capacity for work, medical evidence, ethical advocacy, and practical techniques, this course will empower attorneys to navigate the SSD system with confidence and competence.
Key topics discussed:
• Capacity for Work and Vocational Inquiry • Defining Disability and Medical Determination • Gathering Medical Evidence and Case Strength • Key Insights and Challenges in SSD Cases • Three Theories of Disability in SSD Cases • Ethical Considerations in SSD Representation • Impact of Pain Medication on Disability Claims • Importance of Medical Records and Documentation • Strategies for Expedited Disability Cases • Navigating the SSD Appeals Process • Effective Strategies for ALJ Hearings • Navigating Mental Health Issues in SSD Claims • Key Strategies for Success in SSD Claims
Journalist
A seasoned journalist, Joseph Williams has worked at or written for a wide range of publications, including The NY Times, The Washington Post, The Miami Herald, The Boston Globe and Politico. The people and subjects he’s covered have been equally broad, from the criminal justice system to writing a political blog to social determinants of health in the U.S. Most recently, Williams was an in-house writer and editor for Color Of Change, a social justice nonprofit with millions of members nationwide. A California native, Williams is a graduate of the University Of Richmond and a former Nieman Fellow at Harvard University. He lives and works in metro Washington D. C.
I have been a practicing attorney for over thirty years in the Atlanta, Georgia metro area. During that time I have started two law firms and have developed an expertise in two areas of consumer law - personal bankruptcy and Social Security disability. I currently practice law with my wife, Jodi, a worker's compensation claimant's lawyer. At my current practice, Ginsberg Law Offices, P.C., I market my firm's services - including consumer bankruptcy, Social Security disability and workers' compensation - solely on the Internet. I currently maintain over 60 web sites, blogs, and video channels to market Ginsberg Law. I put special emphasis on video marketing and I am skilled at creating, producing and distributing educational legal topic videos. My Social Security disability video channel can be found at http://bit.ly/subscribeSS. I speak regularly about Social Security disability and consumer bankruptcy for several continuing education vendors and I serve as the Social Security disability instructor at Solo Practice University, an online education resource for solo practitioners.
