Disability lawyers in Minnesota
Atticus has helped thousands of Americans get disability benefits with our national attorney network.
Disability lawyers or representatives near Minnesota
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.
Disability Benefits Solutions
2626 East 82nd St., Bloomington, Minnesota 55425
The team at Disability Benefits Solutions have been specializing in disability law since 2007. Their team has handled hundreds of claims across the country. Their team includes not only knowledgeable disability representatives, but also a licensed counselor who has spent more than 17 years helping those in need of emotional support.
Liner Legal
4269 Pearl Rd., #104, Cleveland, OH 44109 (Serves Minnesota)
Michael Liner founded Liner Legal in 2013. He is committed to helping clients in need because he understands the challenges they face. Michael and Attorney Andrew November at Liner Legal have handled thousands of disability cases throughout their careers. Clients describe Michael as a tenacious advocate and say his team is approachable and respectful.
MLG Disability, PLLC
7380 France Ave. S, Edina, Minnesota 55435
MLG Disability was founded in 2009. Their attorneys have more than 20 years of combined experience in disability law. Clients who work with MLG say they go above and beyond—making the application process easy and low-stress.
How Minnesota stacks up
See how disability in Minnesota compares to the rest of the country.
134,586
residents on disability
$180,000
average lifetime payout
18
mo. average time to hearing
This is about three months longer than the average hearing wait time. SSA waiting periods are long, but a lawyer can help you file paperwork prompty and accurately.
$1,351
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.
55%
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.
51%
case denial rate
This is higher 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
Minnesota Disability Benefits: How to Qualify, Apply, and Get Approved
Do I Need a Lawyer to Apply for Disability?
What Do Social Security Disability Lawyers Do (That I Can’t)?
FAQs about disability
Do I need a disability lawyer in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota?
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.