Have Former SSA Staff Attorney Sara J. Frankel on Your Side
- Attorney Sara J. Frankel has specialized in the practice of Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) law since 1991.
- As a former Social Security Administration staff attorney, she not only knows the law but also how the Social Security disability process works from the “inside” perspective.
- Almost 30 years of experience handling Social Security Disability matters for clients in New Bedford, Dartmouth, Acushnet, Berkley, and Wareham, and other surrounding towns in Southeastern Massachusetts.
- Staff is always available to answer your questions and speak a wide variety of languages, including Portuguese, Portuguese Creole, and Spanish. Nos Falamos Português. Hablamos Español, No ta falâ Creole De Cabo Verde.
Specialized Services
- Filing your initial benefit application
- Appealing any denials of benefits
- Assisting with continuing disability reviews
- Finding ways to strengthen your case
- Obtaining the necessary medical evidence to support your claim
- Handling all communications with the Social Security Administration
Call our office today to find out if you qualify for Social Security benefits. There is NO FEE for our legal services until we prevail in your case.
What Our Clients Say
Meet Your SSD Lawyer in New Bedford, MA
“While working at the Social Security Administration I saw many claimants struggling with complicated disability applications and the appeals process without legal representation. I opened a private practice specializing in Social Security Disability Law in 1996 so that I could help. All along the way, I am here to guide my clients through the process, answer any questions that they may have, and make sure we strengthen the case and improve the chances of winning it.”
Attorney Sara J. Frankel
“I understand and believe that disability claimants need and deserve patience, kindness, and support throughout the entire application, appeal, and hearing process, and I strive to provide this to all clients of the office.”
Attorney Maria Diaz Sotomayor
New Bedford, MA
New Bedford in Bristol County in Massachusetts is nicknamed “The Whaling City” because it was one of the world’s most important whaling ports in the nineteenth century. Today, the city is known for its fishing fleet and accompanying seafood industry, as well as for its high concentration of Portuguese Americans. The city is very multi-cultural and diverse.