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Nolan & Shafer, PLC is one of West Michigan's most successful Social Security Disability law firms. With an office in downtown Muskegon, Nolan & Shafer, PLC is committed to serving clients across the state. Our Michigan-based attorney works hard to make sure that you receive Social Security Disability benefits. Matthew Swartz has been selected for inclusion in the 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 lists of Rising Stars in the area of Social Security Disability.

Nolan & Shafer, PLC is at the forefront of disability claims litigation and will strive to achieve continued excellent results through the handling of your case. Unlike other firms where the clients may have difficulty actually speaking with their lawyer, Mr. Swartz provides every client with the firm's cell phone numbers and returns all calls and emails within 24 hours.

Contact our Muskegon Social Security Disability lawyer today at (231) 403-0040 for a free consultation. Attorney Matthew Swartz is committed to providing our clients with the highest quality of representation possible.
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Unlike many law firms that have offices across the nation, we work, live, and are based in West Michigan.
Nolan & Shafer, PLC has a physical location in Muskegon.
We often make house calls for housebound clients.
We are always available to set up in-office appointments, and we will meet you face to face.
As your representative, there will only be one lawyer handling your case from start to finish.
Also, we only handle a limited number of cases to make sure each one gets the full time, effort, and attention it deserves.
Matthew Swartz has represented more than 500 individuals with disabilities and medical/legal issues.
He has successfully represented claimants nationally at all levels of the Social Security Administration's administrative process, as well as in the United States District Courts.
Matt graduated from Michigan State University College of Law, as well as from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
While his practice takes him all over the state, Matt lives in West Michigan with his wife and two daughters.
Statistically speaking, a majority of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSD/SSDI) claims are denied at the initial claim and reconsideration stages.
Denials usually occur regardless of whether or not there was an attorney representing the claimant.
Therefore, most SSI and SSDI claims have to be presented to an administrative law judge (ALJ) in a hearing before the claimant can be awarded benefits.
It is typically at this stage of the process where having an experienced attorney is most beneficial for a claimant.
In order to receive Social Security disability benefits, a claimant must be able to prove numerous factors about their mental or physical health condition.
The condition prevents them from earning enough money for their work to be considered a "substantial gainful activity.".
To be eligible, a claimant must also have worked and paid into Social Security.
In 2018, if your net earnings were $5,280 or more, you received the yearly maximum of 4 credits.
No one needs more than 40 credits to qualify, and you may need less.
You are able to file a Social Security disability claim in one of three ways: online at the Social Security website, over the phone, or in person at any Social Security office.
Proof of any/all temporary or permanent workers' compensation benefits you have received (award letters, pay stubs, etc.).
You will also need to be prepared to answer a series of questions about your dependents, citizenship status, and other details during the application process.
A majority of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims get denied at the initial claim and reconsideration stages.
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