Atticus has helped thousands of Americans get disability benefits with our national attorney network.
Here are just a few of our high-quality, professionally vetted lawyers and non-attorney representatives who serve your area. Take our quiz, and you’ll be connected to the perfect firm for your case.
1314 Grassland Ave., Jacksonville, Florida 32218
Our clients love Impact Disability Law for their personal, hands-on approach.They work exclusively in Social Security Disability law and have created efficient systems that help them navigate the SSA’s complexities. Impact guides clients through each stage of their case in a way that ensures applicants feel truly cared for.
1314 Grassland Ave., Jacksonville, Florida 32218
Lindsay Osterhout has worked in disability law for her entire career—helping individuals with disabilities while still in law school, and joining Osterhout Berger in 2007. Clients who work with Lindsay are impressed by her compassion, dedication, and follow through.
101 S Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
Culbertson Law Group has over 40 years experience in serving their community. He’s helped thousands of applicants through the SSDI process. Before opening his own practice, Richard A. Culbertson spent twenty years at legal aid and legal services offices helping low income clients. Our clients praise Culbertson’s kind and consistent communication.
See how disability in Florida compares to the rest of the country.
593,726
residents on disability
$180,000
average lifetime payout
15
mo. average time to hearing
This hearing wait time is about average. SSA waiting periods are long, but a lawyer can help you file paperwork prompty and accurately.
$1,392
average monthly benefit
This is slightly more than the national average. Your benefit amount will depend on the amount you've paid in taxes to the SSA.
$3,627
max monthly benefit
The maximum monthly SSDI benefit is the same for everyone, regardless of your location or condition. It's adjusted regularly for the cost of living.
60%
application denial rate
This is lower than the national average. If you're denied, don't be discouraged! Most successful applicants win benefits during the appeal phase.
44%
case denial rate
This is slightly lower than the national average. A lawyer can help you prepare for a hearing, cross-examine witnesses from the state, and significantly improve your chances approval.
The disability application process can be stressful, and a lawyer can help at every stage of your claim—gathering your medical records, submitting your initial paperwork, appealing if you’re rejected, and representing you at a hearing. 83% of disability applicants have representation by the hearing stage. And you’re three times as likely to win benefits when you apply with an attorney. Best of all—you don’t pay lawyers until you’re approved, and their fees are capped by law.
Do I need a disability lawyer in Florida?
You're three times as likely to win benefits with a disability lawyer, and 83% of applicants have legal representation at the hearing stage. While there are some exceptions (e.g. individuals with terminal conditions), working with a disabiltiy lawyer is useful for almost everyone. They make it easier to apply, improve your odds of approval, and charge nothing until you win.
How much do disability lawyers charge in Florida?
Disability lawyers cost nothing until you win. Once you're approved, they'll take 25% of your first check (capped at a maximum of $7,200). These limits are set by law, nationwide, so lawyers can never charge you more for working with Atticus.
How does Atticus find the right lawyer for me?
Our Harvard and Stanford-trained lawyers vet disabiltiy firms nationwide, and invite the top firms into our network. To get matched, you'll fill out our 2-minute disability quiz and talk briefly with one of our client advocates. They'll consider your case details and find the lawyer who's the best fit for you.