Finding a social security law specialist can usually be relatively easy through contacting your local or state Bar Association and requesting a list of attorneys in your area that handle social security cases.

Although it might be tempting to use a lower priced general law attorney, these professionals may not be ideally suited for handling your case. It does take experience and in depth knowledge of the laws and regulations to ensure you are represented appropriate during a hearing or appeal.

Since social security is paid based in part on how much the individual contributed to the system when they were working, the social security attorney will need to have accurate records of earnings as well as income tax information that provides that information.