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1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Tennessee on
Q: At my hearing my attorney didn't ask any questions

The only positive thing was the judge said if I move let social security and my att know where I'll be

Anthony M. Avery
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answered on May 2, 2019

Not sure of your question. But Social Security is usually an administrative proceeding, which is not an actual trial. Hearsay Evidence is almost completely admissible, especially when it is written, so you do not have evidentiary objections. And your attorney apparently felt the record was... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security and Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: I owe fines n court costs,before I can get my driver license back,but i was disabled, n drawing socialsecurity,do i owe
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Jun 21, 2018

Yes. Disability does not entitle you to break the law, and they will issue warrants for your arrest if you don't pay fines and costs. You may be able to work out a payment plan.

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice and Social Security for Tennessee on
Q: What can I do about attorney signing my name to a document in my social security disability case?

The social security administration informed me about it because she came across another hearing form and realized what had happened. The attorney that signed the paper was no longer representing me in the case at the time that she forged my name.

Marjorie A Bristol
Marjorie A Bristol
answered on Jan 3, 2018

You should make sure that your current attorney knows of the forgery. You can also report the attorney to the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility.

1 Answer | Asked in Collections, Social Security and Child Support for Tennessee on
Q: What do I have to do to start collecting child support from my ex who draws a disability check?
Leonard Robert Grefseng
Leonard Robert Grefseng
answered on Nov 27, 2016

Its not clear what you mean by "your ex"- if you are divorced, your divorce decree should have addressed the issue of child support, and if he is not paying the child support, you can file a petition for contempt through your divorce lawyer or through the child support enforcement office... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Tennessee on
Q: What can I do if I have an ineffective social security lawyer that has made me sign that%of all money obtained go to her
Jerry Lutkenhaus
Jerry Lutkenhaus
answered on May 28, 2012

You can dismiss this lawyer. However, he or she may file a lien against your benefits. You can also check with NOSSCR to find a qualified lawyer in your area. You can also report this attorney to your state bar association which is supposed to police the ethics of lawyers in your state.

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