Efficient, Compassionate and Committed Representation

Chihak & Gustad is a law firm that is exclusively dedicated to helping people obtain Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

We represent individuals throughout the Puget Sound area in every type of SSD and SSI claim and at every level of the process — from initial application to filing appeals in federal District Court.

Our mission, first and foremost, is to act as an effective and committed advocate for our clients. We know that each client’s situation is unique and handle every case with sensitivity and responsiveness.

We also understand that the process of seeking benefits can be intimidating, so our entire staff is committed to guiding clients through every step, no matter how simple or complex, with efficiency and compassion.

In every case, our goal is to help the client obtain the benefits he or she deserves.

How We Can Help You

From the earliest stages of our clients’ cases, we identify and clarify the issues to the Social Security Administration (SSA). We review and help complete forms that are sent to our clients by the Adjudicator in connection with both applications and appeals. This is important because these forms are often used to discredit claimant’s statements and testimony. The right answers and responses early in the process can help to avoid later problems, as well as directing SSA to the proper issues in a claimant’s case.

The attorneys at Chihak & Gustad will review your case to determine what additional evidence is needed. This involves obtaining the medical opinions and relevant records from your doctors as they relate to specific points crucial to establishing your disability. We will monitor the progress of your case while it is pending before SSA. We attempt to keep your case on track and moving toward a favorable decision by maintaining constant contact with the SSA.

At all levels of your case, we will present written arguments supporting your claim. We will prepare you and tell you want to expect at your hearing. We will also discuss the claims process with you and explain what the Judge assigned to your case will be looking for.

As attorneys who have successfully represented individuals in over 10,000 hearings, we are well equipped to deal with the often harmful testimony of SSA’s medical and vocational witnesses.

Chihak & Gustad has helped thousands of people obtain benefits. We want to help you, too.

Contact a Lawyer

For a free initial consultation with Chihak & Gustad call toll free (888) 723-4141 or send us an e-mail.

Chihak & Gustad is pleased to accept cases from other attorneys on a referral basis.

Our office is located in downtown Seattle, just a few blocks from the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. This is where all decisions are made at the Hearing level.