The process of applying for disability benefits can be challenging for someone who is not familiar with the system. More than 80 percent of the people who start the process on their own have their initial claims turned down. A California disability claims attorney can improve your chances significantly by presenting your case in the most favorable light.
At the law firm of Judith S. Leland, our lawyers help disabled people obtain benefits from Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), railroad retirement benefits and other disability programs.
When necessary, we consult medical specialists and other experts in building and supporting our clients’ cases. We have represented numerous clients at all levels of appeal and are intimately familiar with the burden of proof requirements involved.
Our California disability claim lawyers have had success in disability cases at all stages of the process: initial application, reconsideration, hearing and appeals. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case at one of our convenient office locations in Downey, Stadium Towers Plaza and Ontario in Southern California.
Was Your Disability Claim Turned Down?
Please join us on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM for a support group chat for with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalitis. Moselle Leland Bohorquez from our law firm and Andrew Kantor, an attorney from Kantor & Kantor a long-term disability attorney, will be providing answers to your questions.
Navigating Public and Private Disability Insurance with ME/CFS (Update)

Andrew Kantor

Moselle Leland
On Saturday, December 4th, David from the ME/CFS Phone Support Group will be co-hosting a Disability talk with Social Security Disability attorney Moselle Leland and Long-Term Private Disability and ERISA Attorney Andrew Kantor
This call will focus primarily on Social Security Disability for individuals with ME/CFS, as well as those with Long Haul Covid.
Saturday, December 4th, 6:30 PM – 8 PM Eastern
3:30 PM – 5 PM Pacific
https://wisdom4.me/2021/11/29/navigating-public-and-private-disability-insurance-with-me-cfs/

Founded by a former SSI judge
Judith S. Leland was a former SSI judge who had representented Social Security Disability claimants since 1976. She had represented clients at all levels of the adjudication process, from initial application to Social Security Disability hearings to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Ms. Leland and our other disability lawyers have been very successful in federal court, as well as the Social Security administrative arena.
We are experienced in representing clients with SSI and SSDI claims for physical impairments such as osteoarthritis, mental illness claims like depression and post-traumatic stress syndrome, spinal disorders, including herniated discs and chronic conditions involving COPD, lupus, rheumatological conditions and heart disease. While we do not handle long-term disability insurance claims, we can refer you to an attorney who practices in that area.
Judith S. Leland (1943-2021)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our founding law partner and mentor, Judith S. Leland, on January 19, 2021. For over 40 years, Judith served her clients with skill, dedication and compassion. READ MORE
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