Disability lawyers in Maryland
Atticus has helped thousands of Americans get disability benefits with our national attorney network.
Disability lawyers or representatives near Maryland
Here are just a few of our high-quality, professionally vetted lawyers and non-attorney representatives who serve your area. Take our quiz, and you’ll be connected to the perfect firm for your case.
Disability Associates
222 Bosley Ave., Towson, Maryland 21204
Tracey Pate of Disability Associates has been working in disability law since 1989. She personally sees each client through every stage of their case—they never get passed around between attorneys. Clients have high regard for her expertise, professionalism, friendliness, and care.
Disability Support Services
1020 Stiles St., Baltimore, Maryland 21202
The team at Disability Support Services works exclusively in disability law—and has for over 20 years. Clients tell us that the entire staff is knowledgeable, patient, and willing to make helpful accommodations for their clients.
Moss Disability Group
10451 Mill Run Cir., #400, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
When you choose The Moss Disability Group to represent you in front of the Social Security Administration, you can be confident that you will receive professional and effective representation on your behalf. Aaron Moss, the founder of The Moss Disability Group, is a former attorney advisor for the SSA, so he knows how to navigate the system to get his clients the best outcome possible.
How Maryland stacks up
See how disability in Maryland compares to the rest of the country.
135,537
residents on disability
$180,000
average lifetime payout
16
mo. average time to hearing
This is about one month longer than the average hearing wait time. SSA waiting periods are long, but a lawyer can help you file paperwork prompty and accurately.
$1,413
average monthly benefit
This is slightly more than the national average. Your benefit amount will depend on the amount you've paid in taxes to the SSA.
$3,627
max monthly benefit
The maximum monthly SSDI benefit is the same for everyone, regardless of your location or condition. It's adjusted regularly for the cost of living.
55%
application denial rate
This is lower than the national average. If you're denied, don't be discouraged! Most successful applicants win benefits during the appeal phase.
41%
case denial rate
This is slightly lower than the national average. A lawyer can help you prepare for a hearing, cross-examine witnesses from the state, and significantly improve your chances approval.
SSDI + SSI: Why work with a lawyer?
SSDI + SSI: Why work with a lawyer?
The disability application process can be stressful, and a lawyer can help at every stage of your claim — gathering your medical records, submitting your initial paperwork, appealing if you’re rejected, and representing you at a hearing. 83% of disability applicants have representation by the hearing stage. And you’re three times as likely to win benefits when you apply with an attorney. Best of all — you don’t pay lawyers until you’re approved, and their fees are capped by law.
Learn more about disability benefits
Maryland Disability Benefits: How to Qualify, Apply, and Get Approved
Do I Need a Lawyer to Apply for Disability?
What Do Social Security Disability Lawyers Do (That I Can’t)?
FAQs about disability
Do I need a disability lawyer in Maryland?
You're three times as likely to win benefits with a disability lawyer, and 83% of applicants have legal representation at the hearing stage. While there are some exceptions (e.g. individuals with terminal conditions), working with a disabiltiy lawyer is useful for almost everyone. They make it easier to apply, improve your odds of approval, and charge nothing until you win.
How much do disability lawyers charge in Maryland?
Disability lawyers cost nothing until you win. Once you're approved, they'll take 25% of your first check (capped at a maximum of $7,200). These limits are set by law, nationwide, so lawyers can never charge you more for working with Atticus.
How does Atticus find the right lawyer for me?
Our Harvard and Stanford-trained lawyers vet disabiltiy firms nationwide, and invite the top firms into our network. To get matched, you'll fill out our 2-minute disability quiz and talk briefly with one of our client advocates. They'll consider your case details and find the lawyer who's the best fit for you.