Unfortunately, there’s a widespread myth that filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Pennsylvania will cause you to lose your house, your car, and your other personal belongings. This harmful myth has likely stopped thousands of people from filing – but in...
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How Can I Improve My Chances of Obtaining Disability Benefits in Pennsylvania?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides several types of disability benefits. These include disability insurance benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, benefits for disabled children, and disability benefits for widows or widowers....
What Are the Factors Social Security Uses in Determining Disability?
Social Security Disability (SSD) is available through the Social Security Administration (SSA). Similar to the benefits you can receive at retirement, SSD is available to help people with serious injuries continue to receive monthly payments to help support...
How Are Social Security Disability (SSDI) Benefits Calculated in Pennsylvania?
Social Security Disability (SSD) provides two different types of programs for applicants. If you have sufficient work credits after years of working and paying your FICA taxes, you should be able to apply through Social Security Disability Insurance...
Do I Need to Hire an Attorney Prior to Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) is a complicated process with many opportunities to have your application stalled or denied. In many cases, it is possible to apply on your own and get your application accepted, even without an attorney. ...
When is the Best Time to File for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Suffering from a permanent or continuous physical injury can be devastating. Not only do you need to deal with potentially time-consuming and painful medical expenses, but you still need to deal with many of the rigors of day-to-day life. Claiming benefits...
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THE RESULTS
BANKRUPTCY
“When we came to see Gail Marr, Esquire, we were behind on our mortgage and car, and really wondered if we would be able to dig ourselves out. However, Gail was totally patient and understanding and that made us feel more relaxed, and we were able to successfully complete a Chapter 13 Plan. We are now 5 years removed from bankruptcy, and it was the best thing that we had ever decided to do.”
"Paul, you were so understanding and sympathetic, I truly felt like you understood where I was coming from. I was terrified and thought I would never be able to make it through, but you changed my opinion of attorneys, and I would highly recommend you to anyone who is in need of financial help."
DISABILITY
Daria S. is under the age of 50 and classified by Social Security as a younger individual. She was denied benefits in Pennsylvania and came to our office with complaints of uncontrolled dizziness and vomiting with numbness and right side tinnitus. Her previous work history was with the U.S. Postal Service. Her primary diagnoses included vertigo and Meniere’s Disease. We were successful in helping Daria obtain benefits.
“Mr. Young was very knowledgeable and made us feel at ease with our situation. He handled our case very professionally and in a more timely manner than I have heard of other attorneys through friends. His staff was also very understanding and helpful. I would definitely recommend him and his firm and would use him again, if needed, in the future!”
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Client was facing 90 days minimum imprisonment for a 2nd offense DUI. Case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing when the officer was unable to prove that the client operated the vehicle.
Client was originally charged with Felony criminal mischief for allegedly destroying thousands of dollars of bread and cookies in a supermarket in Yardley, PA. Client was found not guilty by jury of all criminal charges, sentenced by the judge for summary violation to pay $500.00 fine. Received worldwide coverage from the Associated Press and Newsweek Magazine and story was on all 4 local news stations, CNN and the Court Channel.