When the Social Security Administration denies your disability claim, you have the right to appeal that decision. During an appeal, you can have someone represent you—a lawyer, non-lawyer advocate, or other may have access to representative. This section covers how representation works at each stage of the appeal process, what representatives can and cannot do, how to find and hire one, and what fees you may owe.
The articles here answer questions like: What's the difference between a lawyer and a non-lawyer representative? How do I choose someone to represent me? What happens if I can't afford representation? How much can a representative charge? And what should I expect from my representative during a hearing or at other stages of my appeal?