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Social Security Disability 2018: From Administrative Proceedings to Federal Practice

Friday March 16
2018

  • By: Practising Law Institute
  • Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Time Zone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • CLE Credit
  • Location:
    Practising Law Institute
    1177 Avenue of the Americas
    New York, NY
  • Contact:
    Cia de Lawrence
    Practising Law Institute
    2128245705
  • Website: www.pli.edu

This program will address the basics of Social Security law and practice and how to represent clients with disabilities who are seeking benefits or appealing benefit claim denials. The application and appeals process can be confusing and difficult for the many claimants for disability benefits who cannot afford legal representation, and representation by counsel can make the difference. At this program, experienced practitioners will discuss fundamentals, evolving issues, and practical considerations for representing clients with disabilities who need representation, particularly when the claimant is appealing an unfavorable decision to an Administrative Law Judge or for further review.

What You Will Learn

• An overview of Social Security eligibility and applications
• How to handle an administrative hearing and best practices
• Appeals Council: What is it and best practices
• Federal court appeals and practice
• How to be an effective advocate for your client
• The role of pro bono counsel in social security disability cases

Attorneys interested in providing pro bono representation and attorneys already working with clients with disabilities will benefit from the program.

Cost: $0

  • CLE Credit Comments: CLE-NY Credits Credit Status: Approved Transitional: Newly admitted NY attorneys CAN earn ethics, professional practice, and law practice management credits CANNOT earn skills credits in this format. See exceptions for attorneys outside US. Total Credits: 4.00 Professional Practice: 4.00
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