Portland Disability Attorney

Supplemental Security Income — Social Security Disability — Disability Insurance

The law firm of Richard A. Sly, Attorney at Law has provided legal services in the areas of Supplemental Security Income and Social Security disability for over 30 years. Our areas of practice include:

• Disability Insurance Benefits. Disability monthly income benefits are available through both the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program and/or through the Social Security Administration Disability Insurance Benefit (DIB or RSDI) program.
• Process and Case Advancement Delay. Oregon's Social Security Administration (SSA) program is infamous for delays, as covered in depth by local newspapers, including The Oregonian. We can work with Social Security screeners to avoid delays and gain quick payment of benefits.
• Social Security Benefits Over 50 and Under 18. Social Security benefits criteria relax significantly for people over 50 and, for children under 18 years old, criteria is not limited to work-related limitations. Instead, minor children can be eligible for benefits based on socialization challenges. We are skilled in obtaining benefits for both age ranges.
• Social Security Benefits. Congress has mandated that Americans receive disability payments when they become disabled. We can help you receive the payment you need when you can no longer work.
• Qualifying Mental and Psychological Disorders. While people most often associate the word "disability" with physical ailments, a wide range of mental, emotional and psychological disorders can also qualify the sufferer for Social Security benefits.
• Physical Disorders. While the right to receive benefits may seem inherent, click here for a quick check on whether your medical issue frequently leads to claim approval.
• Social Security Appeals. Sixty-five percent of all Social Security benefits applications are denied. It is therefore essential that your Social Security disability law attorney be skilled and experienced in appealing your case. We have appealed thousands of Social Security cases since 1963. Our firm can also explain in detail the appeals process.
• Long-Term Disability. If you are considering filing or appealing a Social Security Disability Insurance Benefit (SSD, DIB, RSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim, we can help. We can negotiate and litigate your case when you are disabled and benefit payments are not paid.

We also provide clients with answer to frequently asked questions, such as:

• Do you qualify?
• How long will my case take?
• What if I can't afford a doctor?
• Should I try to work?

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding Supplemental Security Income or Social Security disability (SSD), contact a Social Security disability claim lawyer at the law firm of Richard A. Sly, Attorney at Law. We offer free initial consultations, are conveniently located in downtown Portland near public transportation, and work exclusively on a contingency fee basis, so that you pay no attorneys' fees out of pocket. Call us at 503-224-0436 or contact us online.