Disability benefits are there to help people who are seriously ill or injured pay for their medical bills and other expenses while their health keeps them out of work. At the end of 2019, the SSA (Social Security Administration) reported over 16 million Americans were...
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Can I Qualify for Disability Benefits With a Mental Health Issue or Illness? (1680)
One of the key standards the SSA (Social Security Administration) evaluates when making disability determinations is the presence, type, and severity of a claimant’s disability. To help understand how SAA approves disability benefits, our disability attorneys...
Help Appealing a Disability Benefits (SSDI) Denial in New Jersey
Applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits is in Pennsylvania challenging and intimidating. Any small mistake in completing a form could result in your claim being denied. If you failed to provide enough medical documentation, you will probably see a...
How to File for Bankruptcy in Philadelphia (2021 Guide)
If you are overwhelmed by debt or are facing a home foreclosure, you could be considering filing for bankruptcy. However, once you have made this choice, you probably do not know how to start the process. To understand what is required, contact an experienced Bucks...
How to Apply for Disability Benefits in Philadelphia County
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are federally funded benefits available to individuals and certain family members if the claimant worked long enough and is suffering from a medical condition that prevents them from working for at least 12 months...
Who Decides if You Get Disability Benefits in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, if you want to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you have to apply to the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). However, in Pennsylvania, the Bureau of Disability Determination (BDD) assists the SSA in determining if a...
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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.