Firm Overview

North Carolina Disability Lawyers

Robert E. Hempson and Nancy Zupanec have been practicing law for a combined total of almost 60 years. We have represented clients in small towns and large cities, in administrative proceedings, state court matters, and federal court cases. We are both fully experienced in the practice of law, and we are both zealous advocates for our clients.

Our attorneys have a commitment to helping people in need, primarily disabled individuals. We are dedicated to providing each and every one of our clients with the personal service they deserve. We understand that disability affects your entire family, both financially and emotionally. We understand your concerns. At the Charlotte, North Carolina law office of Hempson & Zupanec, we treat you the way we would want to be treated.

You are not just a number to us.

Applicants for Social Security Disability benefits face enormous challenges in trying to prove their eligibility. You may have heard that the Social Security Administration denies many initial applications and also refuses many appeals. It is true. In North Carolina 70.2% of applicants were denied benefits at the initial application level in fiscal year 2006. At the Reconsideration stage, 89.1% of North Carolina claimants were denied in 2006.

The numbers in South Carolina are even worse. In fiscal year 2006, 76.7% of applicants for Social Security Disability benefits were turned down. At the Reconsideration stage, the denial rate was 91.4%.

You are probably frustrated because you know you would not be applying for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits or Supplemental Security Income unless you were disabled and unable to work. You do not know where to turn.

At the law office of Hempson & Zupanec, we can help. We can assist you in preparing your initial application to show your eligibility for benefits. If your application has already been denied, we can help you through the appeals process. If you are unable to come to our office in Charlotte, we can meet you in your home.

Extensive Case Preparation

If your Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits or Supplemental Security Income claim has been denied, we are here to assist you. We pride ourselves on extensive case preparation. We take the time to meet with you and review all the information and evidence in your case. We will also have contact with medical professionals to come up with a complete and thorough analysis of your tests and records. We will prepare you fully for your hearing so that you will know what to expect.

Experienced Disability Lawyers

 Robert E. Hempson and Nancy Zupanec have been representing clients for a combined total of almost 60 years. Our practice focuses entirely on representing disabled individuals. We offer vigorous advocacy and straightforward advice, based on our many years of experience. For more information about our professional history, please see our attorney profiles.

Contact Us

Whether you are about to file an application for disability benefits or you are already facing the appeals process, an experienced attorney can make a big difference in successfully presenting your claim. At the Charlotte law office of Hempson & Zupanec, we do not charge an attorney’s fee unless we obtain benefits for you. Contact us to see how we can help.