Disability lawyers in Oregon
Atticus has helped thousands of Americans get disability benefits with our national attorney network.
Disability lawyers or representatives near Oregon
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.
Kerr, Robichaux and Carroll
626 SE Alder St., Portland, Oregon 97214
Kerr, Robinchaux & Carroll have worked exclusively in Social Security Disability law since 2009. They have entire departments dedicated to each stage of a disability claim and fight aggressively for their clients. Our clients describe them as honest, caring, compassionate, accessible and easy to talk to.
Gulf South Disability Lawyers
8212 Summa Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 71360 (Serves Washington)
The lawyers at Gulf South have been practicing disability law for over 30 years. Our clients have described them as a friendly voice during difficult times. They’re diligent, patient, and willing to provide helpful accommodations throughout the process.
Menard Disability Law
177 N Church Ave., Suite 200, Tucson, AZ 85701 (Serves Oregon)
U.S. army veteran Angela Menard founded Menard Disability Law on the principle that all people deserve dignity and respect as they navigate the benefits process. Clients tell us their team makes the SSDI process easy to navigate and much simpler to understand.
How Oregon stacks up
See how disability in Oregon compares to the rest of the country.
113,693
residents on disability
$180,000
average lifetime payout
19
mo. average time to hearing
This is about four months longer than the average hearing wait time. SSA waiting periods are long, but a lawyer can help you file paperwork prompty and accurately.
$1,339
average monthly benefit
This is slightly less than the national average. Your benefit amount will depend on your work history.
$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.
56%
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.
41%
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.
SSDI + SSI: Why work with a lawyer?
SSDI + SSI: Why work with a lawyer?
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.
Learn more about disability benefits
Disability in Oregon: How to Get Benefits, and How Much You Might Receive
How to Find the Best Disability Lawyer (4 Questions You Should Ask Them)
Do I Need a Lawyer to Apply for Disability Benefits?
FAQs about disability
Do I need a disability lawyer in Oregon?
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 Oregon?
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.