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For over 20 years I have helped thousands of individuals navigate the claims process for government benefits. Social Security Disability and Veterans Benefits are federal programs with often complicated and confusing claims processes. I work with each client personally to help make the process go as smoothly as possible.

• Virtual Consultation Available

• Free Consultation
  There is never a charge for a case evaluation
• Contingent Fees
  25% for Social Security 20% for Veterans Compensation

North Carolina

Since 1999

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims

Since 2009

U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle & Western Districts of North Carolina

Partner

Lunn & Forro, PLLC

2011 - Current

Attorney

Wolf & Hogan, PC

2009 - 2011

Attorney

Charles Hall Law Firm

2004 - 2009

Attorney

Legal Aid of NC

2001 - 2004

University of Richmond School of Law

J.D. (1999) | Law

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

B.A. (1994) | Psychology

AV Preeminent Peer Rating

Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Superb Rating

Avvo

2023

Order of Service

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

2014

2010

Order of Service

North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers

2009

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

Current

National Organization of Veterans Advocates

Member

2009 - Current

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Member

2004 - Current

Activities: Former Technology Chair for the Disability Advocacy Section; Disability Advocacy Section

National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives

Member

2004 - Current

North Carolina State Bar

Member

1999 - Current

Using the HITECH Act, Disability CLE

2017

Case Law Update, North Carolina Advocates for Justice Fall Conference

2012

2009, 2011

Converting to a Paperless Office, North Carolina Advocates for Justice Fall Conference

2012

Preparing Cases for Federal Court, DAS - Beginners CLE

2009

Accredited Representative

Department of Veterans Affairs

Q. Can my boyfriend will me his social security benefits even though we aren't married

June 6, 2023

A: No he cannot do this. There are no benefits that he would receive after his death so there is nothing to give to you. After his death his minor children (if he has any) and his legal spouse may be eligible to receive survivor's benefits. There are also benefits that an older legal spouse may be able to receive based on his earnings record. However, none of these benefits can be inherited by someone in a will.

Q. Do I need to find a Disability lawyer before applying or only after my first application is rejected?

March 6, 2023

A: You do not have to hire an attorney to file your claim. Some people prefer to do that, particularly if they can find an attorney with a lot of experience handling Social Security cases who can assist you with the application. If you are still able to work, then that may make you ineligible for benefits. That depends on how much you are earning. Go ahead and apply because the worst thing that will happen is that your claim is denied. If you don't have an attorney assist you with the application, be sure to call one as soon as you get the denial notice.

Q. Will social security withhold $6,000 or the updated amount of $7,2000?

December 13, 2022

A: SSA should withhold the $7200 as that is the amount in the statute in your agreement and is less than the full 25%. The fee agreement states only that the fee set in that statute was currently capped at $6000. The agreement limits itself to the statute, not the dollar amount listed.