Disability attorney What you need to know
You may have to pay your lawyer for out of pocket expenses that may have been incurred, in addition to the amounts limited by Social Security. Q: Do you have to have an attorney in order to be awarded social security disability benefits ? A: You do not need a social security attorney to win your case. The initial review process is pretty straight forward and can usually be navigated without legal representation. Unfortunately, a fair number of applications for disability benefits are denied after they go through the initial review process. It would be beneficial to have an advocate like a social security attorney, if you would like to file an appeal.