Disability lawyers in Mississippi
Atticus has helped thousands of Americans get disability benefits with our national attorney network.
Disability lawyers or representatives near Mississippi
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.
Representative J. Shay Guess
PO Box 403, Mantachie, Mississippi 38855
Shay Guess has 8 years of experience in Social Security disability applications, appeals, and ALJ hearing representation. Guess worked at the prestigious Osterhout Berger Disability Law Firm before starting his own practice—dedicating his efforts to serving the local community. Clients say that Guess is dedicated and effective—aggressively pursuing their claims from start-to-finish.
Carmichael Law Group
502 Geneva St., Opelika, AL 36801 (Serves Mississippi)
Carmichael Law Group is located in the southern US, but helps clients nationwide. Our clients appreciate them for their honesty and kindness—and for how quickly they follow up on questions and requests.
Kushner & Kushner
2121 West First St., Fort Myers, FL 33901 (Serves Mississippi)
Kushner & Kushner is a local, family-owned firm with 40 years of experience in Social Security disability law. Our clients love the personalized experience they get working with Kushner & Kushner. They feel like they’re listened to, given individualized attention, and prioritized throughout the entire process of their claim.
How Mississippi stacks up
See how disability in Mississippi compares to the rest of the country.
135,439
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.
$1,298
average monthly benefit
This is 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.
66%
application denial rate
This is slightly higher than the national average. If you're denied, don't be discouraged! Most successful applicants win benefits during the appeal phase.
49%
case denial rate
This is slightly 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
An Easy-to-Follow Guide to Applying for Disability Benefits
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 Mississippi?
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 Mississippi?
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.