Experienced Disability AttorneysRepresenting claimants in MA, CT, and ME
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Melanson Law Group is led by Jack Melanson, a retired Federal Administrative Law Judge
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Jack has adjudicated over 6,000 disability claims.
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He has evaluated a broad range of physical and mental impairments, such as degenerative disc disease; obesity; depression; anxiety; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); autoimmune disorders; carpal tunnel syndrome; multiple sclerosis; neurological conditions; strokes; autism; bipolar; personality and schizoaffective disorders; and back pain.
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We are prepared to help you navigate the complex legal landscape to secure the benefits you are qualified for.
We are experts in representing claimants who have been denied Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits and need to file an appeal. We represent claimants at the Reconsideration, Hearing, Appeals Council, and Federal District Court levels.
Melanson Law Group is a father-son team dedicated to getting you the benefits you have earned.
We have proven success helping our clients successfully appeal their denials of disability benefits. Whether it is working with Disability Determination Services (DDS), representing you in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) at your hearing, or filing a case in Federal District Court, Melanson Law Group is well-known for our ability to win at any level.
When you call us, you always reach a lawyer first. We will listen to your story. If you choose us as your representatives, Jack or Ned will be available to answer your questions and guide you through the disability appeals process.
About Melanson Law GroupUnwavering dedication to our clients.
We provide expert, timely counsel in helping claimants decide how to proceed on their disability claim. We accept clients in new applications and at every stage of appeal. We do so in nonjudgemental and respectful fashion so that in short order claimants know the stress of having to file a disability claim and to proceed on its merits has been assumed by us. During the pendency of the claim, people are confident that we have understood their best interests and advocate for them.
People choose us because their economic security is jeopardized by their disability. We help them secure economic stability through receipt of disability benefits. They believe they qualify for disability benefits, and they want an expert to help them secure the benefits they have earned.
Do I need a lawyer for my disability claim?
We hear this question a lot. Having a lawyer will not guarantee you success in your disability claim. But what we can tell you is that choosing the right lawyer who has the experience and skill necessary to successfully appeal your disability benefit denial is extremely important. We know how to win by developing the medical and vocational evidence, and applying that evidence to the law to give you the greatest possible chance of victory.
At Melanson Law Group, we treat each case with the individualized care it deserves. Even though we have seen thousands of disability claims, each one is as unique as the individual making the claim. You can call us and speak to Attorney Jack Melanson or Attorney Ned Melanson to get an update on your case.
Call us today. 617-683-1983. We will discuss your claim and how Melanson Law Group can help.
Meet Our Legal Team
With Over 30 Years of Expertise
With Over 30 Years of Expertise
Jack Melanson is a former Federal Administrative Law Judge, who adjudicated over 6,000 disability claims during his 17-year career. Prior to his appointment as a judge, he was an attorney in private practice representing disability claimants for 10 years. He possesses broad and in-depth knowledge of the medical and vocational aspects of disability.
Jack graduated from Western New England University School of Law. Prior to law school, he graduated from Texas A&M University and served as a Marine Corps Officer.
Ned Melanson is a knowledgeable and tireless attorney with experience in large Boston law firms, small tech startups, public cybersecurity companies, and international aviation companies. His skills in legal research, writing, and negotiation are an invaluable asset to our clients and their ability to win the benefits they deserve. Ned graduated from Boston College Law School in 2019 with awards for his negotiation skills, and from University of Pittsburgh in 2016 where he won writing awards for his work in math and economics.