We have been representing claimants seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for over 20 years.
The Advocator Group and Social Security Advocates for the Disabled (SSAD) have a long-track record of success and are highly regarded in the marketplace. Both companies work with a dedicated team of independent attorneys to cover Social Security hearings. These attorneys are experienced Social Security practitioners who demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, compassion, and ethics.
Our business is growing, and we are actively adding independent attorneys to our team, but not every attorney will satisfy our high standards.
Do you have what it takes?
Benefits of working with us
We pay a generous flat fee per hearing attended, regardless of the outcome of the hearing.
You attend Social Security hearings in the cities and areas of your choice.
We offer hearings to you 6-8 weeks before the hearing; you select the hearings you want to attend.
Our team completes all administrative work and provides you with the documentation you need prior to the hearing.
"Advocator Group stands for quality. The files are well developed. The claims handlers are highly responsive and supportive which makes me feel like a part of a team. The claimants are well informed about their own cases and my involvement so the introduction and preparation that I do with the client is seamless. When I walk into a hearing on behalf of Advocator Group's client, I know that I have the information I need to present the best possible case."
How it works
- Attend all hearings you accept and provide diligent representation to our clients.
- Introduce yourself to clients 18-21 days before their hearing.
- Prepare clients at least 3-5 days before their hearing.
- Treat our clients with respect, as if they were your loved one.
- Submit signed representation forms and a completed post-hearing summary within three days of hearing completion.
- Send us an invoice after you complete all hearings in a given month and we will issue payment to you.
Requirements
- A law degree from an accredited law school.
- An active bar license and in “good standing,” with no history of bar complaints or sanctions.
- SSDI hearing experience, preferably at least two years.
- Proof of malpractice insurance coverage.
- You do not represent clients with ERISA or LTD appeals.
- You sign an independent contractor agreement, submit an updated SSA Form 1699 affiliating yourself with our EIN, and complete an IRS form W-9.
"I have had the privilege of working for Advocator Group for a number of years as a contract attorney representing disability clients. I used the word "privilege" for a number of reasons:
- competitive appearance fees
- quality cases
- cases are well prepared
- timely response to questions and concerns regarding a case
- scheduled well in advance and
- good reputation with judges
Social Security Advocates for the Disabled (SSAD) is part of The Advocator Group and you may be asked to contract with either or both companies. The information contained in this document is provided in confidence for the sole purpose of exploring business opportunities between The Advocator Group/SSAD and the receiving party, and it may not be disclosed to any third party without the express written permission of The Advocator Group/SSAD.