Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides monthly payments to eligible people with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or age 65 or older. An SSI lawyer can help with applications, denied claims, reconsideration, hearings, medical evidence, and eligibility issues involving income or resources. Compare attorneys based on Social Security disability experience, SSI appeal work, location, consultation options, fees, and familiarity with Social Security Administration procedures.
David Chermol handles matters in Philadelphia, PA involving disability benefit matters, including SSDI claims, appeals, and eligibility issues.
This Kingston, PA profile highlights Matthew Kelly's focus on family law matters and marital, parenting, custody, and support concerns.
Senior Partner Laura McKinnon has represented Social Security disability clients in Fort Smith, Arkansas since founding McKinnon Law Firm in 1988.
David Dopkin focuses on disability benefit matters in Houston, TX, with attention to SSDI claims, appeals, and eligibility issues.
Ricardo Morales' work in Miami, FL includes criminal defense matters, with attention to investigations, charges, and case strategy.
In Boca Raton, FL, Lisa Gonzalez Goetz's practice includes criminal law matters, especially charges, defense strategy, and court proceedings.
James B. Lewis is an attorney with the Law Office of James B. Lewis in Los Angeles, California, listed in this directory under Social Security Disability.
Melissa A. Proudian is a Social Security Disability attorney in Fresno, California, helping clients pursue SSI and SSDI benefits.
Mollie Angel represents Social Security Disability and SSI claimants in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
John R. Heard handles matters in San Antonio, TX involving Social Security Disability matters, including benefit claims, denials, and appeals.
Paul B. Burkhalter practices in Dallas, TX, with a focus on disability benefit matters and SSDI claims, appeals, and eligibility issues.
For Social Security Disability matters in Fort Myers, FL, Clark W. Berry's practice addresses benefit claims, denials, and appeals.
The Miami, FL profile for Evan A. Zagoria highlights personal injury matters, including accident-related losses and compensation issues.
Madeline M. Mcintosh's Dallas, TX practice covers disability claims, with emphasis on benefit eligibility, denials, and appeal issues.
Diane McNamara is a Virginia attorney with 35+ years of experience representing injured workers in workers’ compensation cases.
Attorney of over 40 years representing injured workers with an emphasis on public safety employees; founded his practice in 1988 in Encino, California.
Kay Dansby is a Social Security Disability attorney with extensive experience helping disabled individuals obtain SSD and SSI benefits.
Based in Dallas, TX, Stanley Denman concentrates on Social Security Disability claims and applications, denials, and appeals.
Michelle Hodgman handles personal injury matters in Boston, MA, including matters related to injury claims, liability, and recovery.
Gary J. Martone's practice in Albuquerque, NM centers on personal injury concerns, including accident losses, liability, and claim strategy.
The Austin, TX profile for Lloyd E. Bemis III highlights Social Security Disability claims, including applications, denials, and appeals.
Paul H. Young's work in Philadelphia, PA is centered on Social Security Disability matters, with attention to benefit claims, denials, and appeals.
Igor Borojevic's Gretna, LA practice covers criminal defense matters, with emphasis on investigations, charges, and case strategy.
Based in San Antonio, TX, Samuel W. Packard's practice includes disability benefit matters, particularly SSDI claims, appeals, and eligibility issues.
Learn about Thomas M. Farrell IV's Jacksonville, FL practice, including Social Security Disability matters and benefit claims, denials, and appeals.
Nick Callas' work in Columbia, SC includes personal injury matters, with attention to injury claims, liability, and recovery.
This Miami, FL profile highlights Katherine Palacios Moreno's focus on family cases and custody, support, parenting, and marital issues.
Dan Wimmer's practice in Austin, TX centers on Social Security Disability matters, including benefit claims, denials, and appeals.
Based in Albuquerque, NM, Benjamin Decker's practice focuses on disability benefit matters and SSDI claims, appeals, and eligibility issues.
Review Brent L. Klender's profile in San Antonio, TX, with a practice centered on disability benefit matters and SSDI claims, appeals, and eligibility issues.
Certified immigration law specialist who also represents Social Security disability claimants at hearings and in federal court in San Francisco.
Hector I. Reyes' practice in El Paso, TX centers on Social Security Disability claims, including applications, denials, and appeals.
Hans Huggler is a Social Security Disability attorney at Borealis Benefits Law, Inc., serving clients in Anchorage, Alaska.
Christopher Le's practice in San Antonio, TX centers on disability benefit matters, including SSDI claims, appeals, and eligibility issues.
Lead Social Security Disability attorney in Los Angeles, CA, representing claimants directly since 1993.
Based in San Antonio, TX, Jason Khattar's practice includes Social Security Disability matters, including disability claims, benefit eligibility, denials, appeals also personal injury matters, particularly injury claims, liability, and recovery.
Michael Makris' Houston, TX practice is focused on disability claims, including benefit eligibility, denials, and appeal issues.
Larry Disparti's legal focus in Chicago, IL includes injury claims, covering damages, insurance issues, and recovery options.
Deirdre Dibiaggio's practice in Miami, FL centers on family law matters, including custody, support, divorce, and family disputes.
Jeffrey L. Phillips is a personal injury attorney at Phillips Law Group - Injury Lawyers, serving clients in Mesa, Arizona.
Danielle Beaver focuses on disability benefit matters in Honolulu, HI, with attention to SSDI claims, appeals, and eligibility issues.
Celeste Scalise Qubrosi's San Antonio, TX practice covers disability claims, with emphasis on benefit eligibility, denials, and appeal issues.
Review Justin Lee Lawrence's Fort Mitchell, KY profile for personal injury matters and matters involving injury claims, liability, and recovery.
Troy D. Monge handles matters in Anaheim, CA involving Social Security Disability matters, including benefit claims, denials, and appeals.
James Lee Nation represents Social Security Disability claimants in Huntsville, Alabama, with over 15 years of experience.
Douglas I. Friedman focuses his practice on Social Security Disability claims and appeals in Birmingham, Alabama.
Stacy J. Crider works on family law concerns in Indianapolis, IN, addressing divorce, custody, support, and related disputes.
Megan F. DiTolla is an experienced Social Security Disability attorney representing clients in Long Beach, California.
Neil Berman is a Personal Injury attorney at Rucka, O’Boyle, Lombardo & McKenna in Salinas, California, representing injured clients.
Carol Avard's work in Fort Myers, FL is centered on Social Security Disability matters, with attention to benefit claims, denials, and appeals.
Based in El Paso, TX, Jon Samuel Sipes' practice focuses on Social Security Disability claims and applications, denials, and appeals.
Learn about Kenna Garner's Houston, TX practice, including disability claims and benefit eligibility, denials, and appeal issues.
In Harrisburg, PA, R. Elliot Katherman's practice includes injury-related matters, especially claims, responsibility, and financial recovery.
David Bross focuses on personal injury concerns in Cherry Hill, NJ, with attention to accident losses, liability, and claim strategy.
Principal attorney at Watson Law Firm, P.A. in Springdale, Arkansas, practicing in Northwest Arkansas since 1982 and Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Bartels represents Social Security Disability claimants in Johnson, Arkansas at Bartels Law Firm.
Jan Dils is the founder of Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law. She established the firm in Parkersburg, West Virginia, in 1994 as a solo attorney.
David P. Martin is a Social Security Disability attorney in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, helping clients navigate disability claims, applications, and appeals.
Mary Ellen Felps handles disability benefit matters in Austin, TX, including matters related to SSDI claims, appeals, and eligibility issues.
Rod Deus handles matters in New Orleans, LA involving injury claims, including damages, insurance issues, and recovery options.
The Atlanta, GA profile for Allison Affleck highlights Social Security Disability matters, including benefit claims, denials, and appeals.
Mark L. Martin is a Fayetteville, Arkansas attorney focused on Social Security Disability claims at Martin Law Firm.
Review Shirley Vu's Austin, TX profile for disability benefit matters and matters involving SSDI claims, appeals, and eligibility issues.
In Lexington, KY, Mckinnley Morgan's practice includes personal injury matters, especially injury claims, liability, and recovery.
Luke Radney's work in Dallas, TX is centered on Social Security Disability matters, with attention to benefit claims, denials, and appeals.
Social Security Disability attorney serving clients in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
In Houston, TX, Kristi Ward Stephens works on Social Security Disability claims involving applications, denials, and appeals.
Review Michelle Shvarts' profile in Fort Myers, FL, with a practice centered on estate planning and wills, trusts, and asset-transfer planning.
Burke Barclay's legal work in Dallas, TX focuses on Social Security Disability claims, including applications, denials, and appeals.
Dothan, Alabama attorney and firm founder representing injured clients, including spinal cord injury victims, and their families.
George Sink Sr.'s work in Augusta, GA is centered on injury claims, with attention to damages, insurance issues, and recovery options.
Review Paul Pfeifer's Little Rock, AR profile for personal injury cases and matters involving accident claims, damages, and compensation.
Alison G. Bosch's Austin, TX practice covers Social Security Disability claims, with emphasis on applications, denials, and appeals.
This Fort Myers, FL profile highlights Jonas H. Kushner's focus on disability claims and benefit eligibility, denials, and appeal issues.
Former Social Security Administrative Judge turned disability attorney, serving clients in Mobile, AL.
Dave Osborn is a Social Security Disability attorney in Mesa, Arizona, helping clients pursue SSDI and SSI benefits.
This Houston, TX profile highlights Marc Whitehead's focus on Social Security Disability claims and applications, denials, and appeals.
Founder and lead trial attorney at Humphrey & Associates in Anaheim, CA, handling Social Security Disability, workers' comp, and injury cases since 1994.
The Chicago, IL profile for Lawrence Mabes highlights injury-related matters, including claims, responsibility, and financial recovery.
Irene Ruzin's work in Encino, CA is centered on Social Security Disability matters, with attention to benefit claims, denials, and appeals.
Social Security Disability attorney with Hatixhe Grbeshi Law in San Jose, California.
Scott L. H. Rubin practices in Philadelphia, PA, with a focus on Social Security Disability claims and applications, denials, and appeals.
Stephen J. Odonnell's work in Augusta, ME includes personal injury concerns, with attention to accident losses, liability, and claim strategy.
Kiel J. Roeschke's Albuquerque, NM practice is focused on criminal cases, including defense options, court issues, and legal strategy.
Managing partner of Craig A. Fahey, Attorney at Law, handling Social Security Disability claims in San Diego with 25 years of SSA disability law experience.
In Miami, FL, Devina Mistry's practice includes immigration matters, especially petitions, status, visas, and legal processes.
SSI is a needs-based federal program. Eligibility generally depends on financial circumstances as well as age, blindness, or disability. A person may potentially qualify if they:
| SSI Rule | 2026 Amount |
|---|---|
| Maximum Federal SSI Payment – Individual | $994/month |
| Maximum Federal SSI Payment – Eligible Couple | $1,491/month |
| Resource Limit – Individual | $2,000 |
| Resource Limit – Couple | $3,000 |
The actual SSI payment may be lower depending on countable income, living arrangements, and other factors. Some states also provide supplemental SSI payments.
SSI applications may be denied for medical or non-medical reasons. Common issues can include:
| SSI | SSDI | |
|---|---|---|
| Basis | Based largely on financial need and qualifying age, blindness, or disability. | Based on disability plus sufficient work history and Social Security credits. |
| Financial rules | Has income and resource rules. | Eligibility generally depends on insured status from prior work. |
| Work history | Can be available without a substantial work history. | Usually requires enough recent qualifying work. |
| Benefit amount | Maximum federal SSI payment in 2026 is $994 for an individual. | Monthly SSDI benefits vary based on the worker's earnings record. |
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What does an SSI lawyer do?
An SSI lawyer may help prepare applications, review denied claims, gather medical evidence, address eligibility questions, file appeals, prepare clients for disability hearings, and present arguments concerning medical limitations or other issues affecting Supplemental Security Income eligibility.
Who can qualify for SSI?
SSI may be available to people who have limited income and resources and are age 65 or older, blind, or meet Social Security's disability requirements. Additional citizenship, residency, financial, and program rules also apply.
How much is the maximum SSI payment in 2026?
The maximum federal SSI payment for 2026 is $994 per month for an eligible individual and $1,491 for an eligible couple. Actual payments may be lower because countable income and living arrangements can affect the benefit amount.
What is the SSI resource limit in 2026?
The SSI resource limit remains $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple in 2026. Some property and assets may not count toward these limits under SSI rules.
Can I appeal if my SSI application is denied?
A denied SSI applicant may have appeal rights. The available next step depends on the stage and type of decision. Appeals may involve additional evidence, reconsideration, a hearing, or further review.
How should I compare SSI lawyers near me?
Compare attorneys based on Social Security disability experience, SSI appeal work, hearing experience, familiarity with medical evidence and SSI financial rules, fee arrangements, consultation options, communication practices, and availability to handle claims in your area.