What do you charge for assistance in applying for Social Security Disability income (SSDI)?

The amount a lawyer can charge for a case involving assisting a client with applying for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) is established by federal law. Thus, attorneys do not have a choice about what to charge. It does not matter whether the client lives in Indiana, Michigan, or Ohio. The amount able to be […]

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What is our initial consultation fee?

A client’s initial consultation with our lawyers is entirely free. We feel it makes no sense what-so-ever to charge individuals for finding out if they have a case and for them to determine whether they are interested in employing The Lockwood Legal Group. This free initial consultation applies to all cases, whether it is personal […]

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What states are you licensed to practice in?

Currently, Jim is licensed to practice law in all state and federal courts, in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. He will soon be licensed to practice law and represent clients in Illinois. However, Jim does not typically take a lot of cases from Ohio due to the amount of travel involved. The amount of travel might […]

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Lawsuit Against Hooters For Customer’s Exposure To Toxic Chemicals

When we visit a public restaurant we expect that the food and drink we are served is going to be safe. It is why state and local governments has regulations on cleanliness. It is why states have regulations on the quality of food served at restaurants. It is why we have a federal department of […]

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Lawsuit Against Meijer for Employment Discrimination

My firm represents a client by the name of Katherine Fandrich. She was an employee of Meijer Inc. for over nineteen years. As she neared retirement (retirement benefits being vested after 20 years of employment), Meijer wrongfully terminated her employ. The reason given for the termination was a claim that she violated company policy. As […]

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Medicaid Eligibility: Assets vs Income

As explained previously, the Medicaid program uses the term “resources” to mean assets.  The Medicaid program distinguishes resources and income in determining eligibility and calculating the amount that a Medicaid recipient must contribute to medical expenses.    Whether a resource or income is counted, and how it affects eligibility, depends on many factors.   The […]

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