After filing for SSDI myself a couple years back and got denied (big suprise), I started…read moreresearching disability lawyers. After calling several, I found being a Kaiser member was frowned upon, so much that no one wanted to take my case! I did some more research and I found Berkley Disability and decided to give them a call. I had a consultation with Cliff who made me feel very comfortable and confident in my case! He wasn't scared away by my Kaiser health insurance (for medical records). I had a great feeling after getting off the phone from my consultation, so I decided to hire them! Cliff and staff did an excellent job representing me, they communicated effectively and proactively with me. Filed all paperwork, were accountable to deadlines, easy to get ahold of if I had any questions. Lo and behold, I got my favorable decision! Wouldn't have been able to without their help, professionalism, confidence and their drive in going to bat for me. I've actually recommended them already to those who mention being in the same position with social security. This review is long overdue! Thank you Berkley Disability!

I chose Berkley Disability based on previous Yelp reviews, but over the course of a year and a…read morehalf, had a series of genuinely frustrating experiences leading me to realize that what was being advertised was not the quality of service that I was receiving. Over the course of the time that I was contracted with them, I called with specific questions on several occasions, and with one exception, was NEVER called back. The one time that Mr. Berkley did return my call, he was remarkably rude, dismissive and frankly rather condescending. Shockingly unprofessional. After my case was denied by Social Security, Berkley Disability didn't even bother to inform me: The SSA did, and I had to initiate contact with Berkley Disability just to get the appeals paperwork sent to me. At no point did anybody ever reach out. At no point did anybody discuss any strategy or considerations regarding how to approach my appeal. That is until I decided that I needed to cut ties and find somebody who will advocate for me and my case. I left a message saying that I was unhappy with my representation. This time, I received a call back within minutes. I was told that Mr. Berkley wanted to discuss my poor experience. They were pushy, and so I acquiesced. He was again, rude and quite prickly. He blamed his staff for the lack of quality service, and offered to handle my case personally. I said I was done, but thank you. At that point, he said that he intended to file a fee petition against my settlement, should a ruling be decided in my favor. I was surprised and asked for an accounting of the time they had spent on my case to date and received a list that was grossly padded. They even included the last call with Mr. Berkeley that *they* initiated. They charged for 45 minutes. The actual call length - approximately 20 minutes. Berkley Disability's communication and follow-through is bad and my experience with Mr. Berkley was that he was rude and unprofessional. If you want a company that is proactive and responsive to your needs, I suggest that you look elsewhere.

If you're reading this because you're overwhelmed by the SSDI process, I was in your exact position…read more-- confused, denied twice, and honestly exhausted. Hiring Dr. Amir Niazmand at California Disability Advocates was the turning point that changed everything for me. From day one, he immediately identified why my original SSDI application failed and what had gone wrong during the earlier stages. His ability to break down the issues clearly -- and without judgment -- gave me more clarity in a single conversation than I had gotten in months of dealing with SSA on my own. What stood out most was his communication and organization. He handled every single SSA message promptly, guided me through each step, and prepared me thoroughly: * A month before the hearing (strategy and evidence review) * A week before (fine-tuning my testimony and expectations) * The day before (last-minute confidence check-in) He never rushed me and answered every question with patience and expertise. Just a couple of days before my ALJ hearing, I received the result from a new MRI assessment that supported my disability. Dr. Amir submitted it immediately, and the judge actually reviewed it before our hearing -- something that could easily have been missed without an advocate who stays on top of everything. I was also surprised by how quickly things moved. I hired him in June and received a court date in November -- much sooner than I expected. And when the day arrived, my ALJ hearing lasted less than 20 minutes, even though these hearings typically run 45 minutes to an hour. The judge had no further questions beyond what Dr. Amir had prepared me for, which speaks to how strong and organized my case presentation was. I walked in nervous and a bit overwhelmed, but I walked out feeling understood and represented. For anyone wondering about the cost: yes, SSDI representatives typically receive 25% of your backpay, capped by federal law (currently around $7,200). This is a standard, one-time fee that is only deducted after you win your case -- meaning if you're not approved, they don't get paid. In my experience, the level of preparation, communication, and the successful outcome I received made this more than worth it! If you're struggling with the SSDI process, don't wait months or years trying to decode the system alone. Dr. Amir Niazmand's expertise, preparation, and communication made an overwhelming process manageable -- and ultimately successful! I received word yesterday that I was fully approved. I can't recommend him highly enough.

I highly recommend Maggie Jalilvand at California Disability Advocates. She is experienced,…read moreresponsive, and very understanding. She guided me through every step and made sure I understood what was happening with my case.

Kevin Humphrey and Associates were very helpful with my case. Easy to get ahold of. Very friendlyread more

While waiting for a court hearing after being denied twice, my atty passed away due to a sudden…read moreillness. His office referred me to Atty Troy Monge. After our initial meeting, Atty Monge accepted my case and gave me a checklist of medical records that I needed to submit for my case. His office is very responsive to any questions that I had. Atty Monge is very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. During the hearing, the judge said that Atty Monge did a good job submitting the documents resulting in a good outcome, we won the case. I highly recommend Atty Monge to anyone that needs a lawyer for social security disability.

I was referred to this office by another attorney firm, after meeting with Mr. Monge I have to say…read moreI was really impressed, Mr. Monge made the process less stressful and helped me with my SS Disability case and I greatly appreciate the level that he went through to help, Mr. Monge always responded to my questions in a timely manner and always kept me up to date if any changes happened. I highly recommend this law firm for Social Security Disability cases and will refer them to my friends and family.

I had spent time before with a different attorney that had my first disability case end without…read moreapproval and searching for a new attorney more experienced in the area of social security disability. I watched Mr. Kalish video and read the reviews and decided this attorney was much better than my previous attorney with knowledge on the social security disability cases. I was welcomed with a friendly and cheerful first call with a wealth of new and helpful information that began my case again but this time with a stronger presentation and better assistance to how to work and manage the system through the process. There is a team work here and both team members have their job to get this case to a win. Every step of the way you have someone that listens, explains to you all the crazy paper work from Social Security and how to work around the multiple layers of a system that is set up to now want you to win your case. I had someone through Mr. Kalish that has the patience, knowledge and understanding to walk you successfully through each step. I had a FULLY favorable decision with my second attempt as this happened only with the expertise and knowledge of this competent and efficient attorney. I received a letter from Social Security seven months after being awarded already asking me to prove again that I am supposed to be receiving benefits. I made a phone call to Mr. Kalish for assistance as the best quality is that we can ask questions after the case is closed and awarded when Social Security continues to try the multiple levels of insanity for you to try and prove to their department what the Judge already awarded is correct. The peace of mind that you can call and receive answers to questions after the case is closed is just a further testament of the quality of attorney you are receiving. If you want to win your Social Security case, go with Mr. Kalish-go with the best and you can be with me and after several years of fighting the system receiving benefits and taking care of your health. The best to all of you reading this review and stay strong to a win for your cases!!

Mr. Kalish is an excellent disability attorney. He's very knowledgeable, focused on a successful…read moreoutcome and professional. He was always responsive to emails or calls, kind and respectful. He did an excellent job representing me during the hearing phase. He's the type of attorney judges appreciate and respect. I always felt my case was in the best hands and that is priceless trudging through this process.

Mr. Monge and his staff were extremely professional and efficient with strong communication skills…read more I was referred to this attorney after I tried to submit a disability claim on my own to no avail. The good friend that referred me to this attorney had great success and was very impressed with the business as a whole. I cannot say thank you enough to my friend who referred this business to me as they came through with great success and great communication along the way. I was able to obtain my disability with no hiccups and no shady contracts. The attorney himself you down and goes over your entire case with you. He's very honest and straightforward and is clearly on your side. It's with great confidence that I would refer any & all of my neighbors, friends or family to this practice. I will strongly give this business a five star rating as it is completely deserved. Thank you again to Mr. Monge and staff, you have changed my life in the most amazing way.

I can't say enough good things about this law office. Mr. Monge and all of the staff there were…read moreamazing. They returned calls quickly, made sure I felt welcome to call anytime if I had questions, they were courteous and pleasant to work with. Better yet they took me through my application process from the beginning to the end which resulted in being awarded my disability. I highly recommend their service.

I came to The Guha law firm during the most difficult - stressful & health challenging times of my…read morelife. Not only did Ranojoy - Raj, put my mind at ease, exercised professionalism, provided unparalleled valued added legal advice in the face of uncharted waters. His compassion, thoroughness, proven strategy, was calming throughout the entire process. High integrity is key in my life and boy did he exceed my expectations. Every step was seamless & I felt so confident throughout the entire process. He's honest, diligent, dedicated and I will never forget how committed in a resolution he was. I will recommend Raj ten times over to my friend and family. Large corporations are frightened to take on for some lawyers, not Raj. He knows the law & applied it precisely for a win!! Thank you again, Raj!!

Greatly appreciated Raj's quick response to my employment related questions. He was prompt, helpful…read moreand also offered for me reach out in future if I have any questions. Absolutely recommend Raj and his law firm to anyone needing a competent and caring attorney.

I've had to have a few interactions with attorneys and Travis Burch is -- by far-- the most…read moreprofessional example of an attorney I have encountered. He is thorough, empathetic, kind, and patient. Most importantly though, he is communicative, accessible, and an excellent advocate for his clients. It is patently obvious to me that Travis is passionate about the work he does and is in the profession to give a voice to those who would otherwise be disregarded. It can feel like the world is on your shoulders when you live within a protected class. Travis took the weight of this matter and did what he does best! He worked diligently for a fair outcome and I truly felt my matter was in capable hands. I'm grateful I was able to work with him. You will not go wrong if you do the same.

Great customer service and walked me thru their process. Highly recommended. Responded within 24…read morehours of intake.

I had made several attempts appealing my denial of continuing my LTD benefits on my own. Many law…read morefirms would not take my case until I found Darras Law. They patiently listened to my story and agreed to take my case. From day one I was treated like I was their only client. Emails and phone calls were returned almost immediately. I want to thank legal secretary Margie Cadaval, attorney Valerie Garcia and Mr. Darras for their compassion, kindness and service. My case has been settled. I am forever grateful.

Please strongly consider using this law firm for their services…read more My sister, a physician, experienced the rapid onset of severe cognitive problems. While she was waking crying up terrified that her brain was not working correctly, she was also expected to fill out disability forms to submit to her disability insurance carrier in order to be scrutinized. There could not have been a more difficult time for me and my family. While we had a family member who was unrecognizable from a cognitive standpoint, we needed to get her help so that she could focus only on the daily care she needed as well as rehabilitation. When I contacted Attorney Susan and her assistant Amanda, they were so compassionate and accommodating to our situation it was clear that their primary concern was for my sister and our family rather than getting a signature on a form for us to handle their case. I consider them to be providing a public service first to help people make educated decisions about their cases and secondly a law firm that operates a business. Thank you Susan and Amanda, Our family is so grateful for your dedication to helping others at the most difficult of times. Laurie

Greg is an excellent representation of advocacy. His tenacity to do right with his clients is an…read moreexperience of significant value. Greg - thank you very much for your professionalism, experience, and duty of care. People are better with you. Thanks for all that you do to keep people thriving in life.

I just got my discharge!…read more All I can say is that Greg is the best Chapter 7 bankruptcy attorney around, bar none! At other bankruptcy law firms, you will only get to speak to an attorney for the initial consultation and after that you will be interacting solely with the attorney's paralegals and assistants. But not so with Greg! Greg does all the work on his own, makes sure that the work is performed flawlessly and responds quickly to any inquiries a client may have. Plus, he has the utmost in integrity. And all this for a great price!!! What more can one ask for!?!?!?