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ATHENS, AL DISABILITY HELP

Stop and think before you dial that 1-800 number for a disability lawyer.  Who is on the other end of the line?  Where are they?  Are you calling a firm in New York or New Jersey?  If so, you will never meet them.  They will send a local representative to your hearing--someone you have never met before hearing day.  

 Some questions to ask before you call?

 * Do I want to choose who will represent me at my hearing, or do I want some out-of-state firm to choose for me?

 * Do I want to meet my representative face-to-face before the hearing, or are long distance phone calls good enough?

 *Do I want personal attention to my disability case, or am I OK with being a "case number" with a firm that has never met me, and probably never will?

 *Do I want a representative who knows the local judges, including the judge who will handle my hearing?

 Local attorney/advocates here in Athens don't generally use 800 phone numbers. When you see an 800 phone number on TV, you can bet it's an out-of-state firm luring you in with mass market advertising (usually on late night cable TV).

 Call the Forsythe Firm.  A local and experienced firm that does nothing but Social Security disability cases.  Make a local appointment to sit down with your advocate before you make any commitments.  Get a free consultation and case evaluation--face to face.

 Call the Forsythe Firm and meet the professional advocate who will be handling your case start to finish.  Meet him/her on day one--not 20 minutes before you walk into a hearing.

 Call the Forsythe Firm and get a contingency fee agreement:  No charge for anything we do unless you win, unless you recover past due benefits.  

 Can I shop around and get a lower fee by calling those lawyers on TV?  Answer:  No.  Fees are strictly governed by the Social Security Administration and are standard.  Everyone charges the same fee.  The out of town boys do not discount their fees.

 If you are disabled in Athens or Limestone County, call a local firm with the knowledge, experience and dedication to win your case.  Call the Forsythe Firm for a free, local (personal) consultation.
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