SSI and Lawyers?

[ICNJess]

Is it common to get an attorney when you are applying?

Thanks,
Jess

[Teri]

In Michigan a lawyer usually don't want your case until you've been turned down the fisrt 2 time. Once you get to you 3rd appeal, then the lawyer will gladly take your case because his 25% of you check got a whole lot bigger~

[Dixiefireball]

In south carolina we normally get a lawyer after being turned down the first time. some people still do wait tho. the wait until the second or third time before hireing a lawyer but i found it easier just to go ahead and let the lawyer handle it after i was truned down the first time it was less i had to worry about and he did it quicker then i could on my own. Best of luck in doing what is best for you.
hugs. grouphug

[ICNJess]

Thanks Teri and Dixie...I am in the application process. Not fun stuff...

[Dixiefireball]

jess,
your welcome and good luck! hang in there sometimes it gets tough that is why i hired a lawyer to take care of the bad things for me my nerves just would not take it. oh there is some great info. on this board you can print to give to ssi or ssd. it may help. :)