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Charlotte Social Security Disability Insurance Lawyers

North Carolina Veterans and SSDI/SSI Benefits Attorneys

At Hempson & Zupanec, located in Charlotte, we represent clients who are seeking veterans disability benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Our attorneys have more than 60 years of combined legal experience handling claims just like yours, and are ready to answer your questions.

We offer free initial consultations to all new clients. If you are ready to file a disability benefits claim or appeal a benefits denial, contact our North Carolina law firm. If you cannot travel to our office, we will meet with you at a location that is more convenient for you.

Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Attorney to Handle Your Disability Case

  1. Have you been certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a specialist in Social Security Disability Law? No attorney in North Carolina can call himself or herself a specialist without having met all the requirements imposed by the State Bar. They include a large part of a lawyer's practice being devoted solely to Social Security Disability law; a requirement to stay updated in this area; favorable recommendations by other lawyers and judges; and passing a rigorous written exam on Social Security Disability law and related fields. Charlotte Social Security Disability Insurance attorney Robert E. Hempson is a certified specialist. He knows Social Security Disability law.

  2. How much experience do you have? We have over 60 years of combined experience in the practice of law. Attorney Hempson has been practicing SSD law exclusively since he went into private practice in 1995 and VA disability law since 2008 after the law regarding attorney representation was extended. In addition, attorneys Hempson and Zupanec have handled disability cases as part of their practice for many years, including both SSD and Black Lung cases. They have also handled military discharge upgrade cases. Both attorneys have extensive litigation skills, having represented individuals in state and federal court matters, administrative proceedings, military tribunal matters, and have handled original and appellate cases.

  3. Are you a member of NOSSCR? This is the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, a professional association comprised of advocates for disabled individuals under the Social Security Act. NOSSCR provides extensive opportunities for lawyers to keep their legal knowledge sharp, to discuss current issues in the field and to gain important insights from some of the leading disability representatives in the United States. Membership in NOSSCR certainly indicates an attorney's commitment to maintaining a strong knowledge base and to help disabled persons obtain SSD benefits. Both of our attorneys are sustaining members of NOSSCR.

  4. Are you a member of NOVA? This is the National Organization of Veterans Advocates, a professional association comprised of advocates for the disabled under the VA Act. As with NOSSCR, a membership in NOVA gives access to the knowledge and insights of advocates who have worked in the area of VA disability benefits for many years and know the systems well. Again, membership in NOVA focuses on providing training and updates in the area of VA disability law. NOVA demonstrates a lawyer's desire to remain current in the VA disability field and to help disabled veterans obtain VA benefits. Both of our attorneys are sustaining members of NOVA.

  5. Who will be handling my case? Our practice consists of two attorneys. What that means for you is direct and consistent access to your lawyer. We will be handling your case exclusively. You will always have access to an attorney throughout the disability process. You will talk to an attorney over the phone, you will meet with an attorney at your initial consultation, you will be represented by an attorney at your hearing.

Contact Us for More Information

We encourage you to contact our disability benefits lawyers for more information about our backgrounds and services. Your first consultation is free.