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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Amherst, MA: 2026 rankings

18 social security disability lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Amherst: Rob Levine Law Personal Injury Lawyers, LFR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 567 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): d'Oliveira & Associates, p.c., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 18.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Ellis & Associates, 161 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 18 ranked after Rob Levine Law Personal Injury Lawyers; ranked #9.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

18 Amherst social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 18 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Amherst at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Amherst at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Rob Levine Law Personal Injury Lawyers624.9★ (567)Springfield, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Sharry & Monfette, LLP594.8★ (67)Worcester, 37 mi away——
3RamosLaw574.0★ (11)Springfield, 19 mi away——
4d'Oliveira & Associates, p.c.575.0★ (132)Worcester, 36 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
5Rob Levine Law–Personal Injury Lawyers574.9★ (154)Worcester, 37 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6James B. Winston Law Office564.9★ (112)Northampton, 7 mi away——
7Social Security Disability Specialists534.7★ (23)Worcester, 37 mi away——
8Ford, Quinn & Associates534.9★ (95)Longmeadow, 21 mi away——
9Ellis & Associates514.8★ (161)Worcester, 37 mi away—Most reviews
10Begley & Webster483.8★ (14)West Springfield, 18 mi away——

All 18 social security disability lawyers in Amherst, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  2. #2 Sharry & Monfette, LLP

    Based in Worcester, 37 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    51 Pullman St, Worcester, MA 01606
    View profile for Sharry & Monfette, LLP(508) 421-4610

  3. #3 RamosLaw

    Based in Springfield, 19 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1414 Main St #600, Springfield, MA 01144
    View profile for RamosLaw(860) 519-5242

  6. #6 James B. Winston Law Office

    Based in Northampton, 7 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    142 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060
    View profile for James B. Winston Law Office(413) 584-1110

  8. #8 Ford, Quinn & Associates

    Based in Longmeadow, 21 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    175 Dwight Rd #306, Longmeadow, MA 01106
    View profile for Ford, Quinn & Associates(413) 736-3611

  9. #9 Ellis & Associates

    Based in Worcester, 37 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 161 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 161 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8 Norwich St, Worcester, MA 01608
    View profile for Ellis & Associates(508) 791-7333

  10. #10 Begley & Webster

    Based in West Springfield, 18 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1284 Elm St, West Springfield, MA 01089
    View profile for Begley & Webster(413) 733-1400

  11. #11 Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP

    Based in North Adams, 38 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1330 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
    View profile for Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP(413) 663-3200

  12. #12 Attorney Jay E. Macklow

    Based in Worcester, 37 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    255 Park Ave #1102, Worcester, MA 01609
    View profile for Attorney Jay E. Macklow(508) 797-3400

  13. #13 Rubin & Morris, P.C.

    Based in Worcester, 36 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    333 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01610
    View profile for Rubin & Morris, P.C.(508) 791-5541

  15. #15 Hashim & Spinola Attorneys

    Based in Pittsfield, 38 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    82 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201
    View profile for Hashim & Spinola Attorneys(413) 499-1304

  16. #16 Landman, Akashian & Macklow, LLP

    Based in Worcester, 37 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    255 Park Ave #1102, Worcester, MA 01609
    View profile for Landman, Akashian & Macklow, LLP(508) 797-3400

  17. #17 Luis G. Perez

    Based in Worcester, 37 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    28 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01605
    View profile for Luis G. Perez(508) 756-6206

  18. #18 McGrail & Mcgrail Attorney

    Based in Worcester, 37 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    446 Main St 11th floor, Worcester, MA 01680
    View profile for McGrail & Mcgrail Attorney(508) 752-0300

Also serving Amherst

20 more social security disability lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked social security disability lawyers serving Amherst
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alan Nathanson Sharpe3.8★ (5)In Amherst
Allison Angier & McHale, LLP5.0★ (2)In Amherst
Bacon Wilson, P.C.4.7★ (3)In Amherst
Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law5.0★ (66)In Amherst
Daniell Jenny A Divorce and Family Law Mediation, Collaborative Divorce and Family Law4.2★ (21)In Amherst
David Levenstein Law5.0★ (5)In Amherst
Farber & Lindley LLC4.7★ (9)In Amherst
Greta Lamountain Esq5.0★ (4)In Amherst
Hart William EIn Amherst
Jonathan Abbott, Social Security Disability AttorneyIn Amherst
Law Office Of David J Noonan5.0★ (2)In Amherst
Law Office of Joseph M. KenneallyIn Amherst
Law Offices of Robert H. Astor5.0★ (2)In Amherst
Legacy Counsellors, P.C.In Amherst
Michael J Serduck Attorney at Law5.0★ (9)In Amherst
Michael Z. Edelstein Attorney5.0★ (1)In Amherst
Peter Vickery, Esq.4.3★ (12)In Amherst
Philip C. Ciccarelli, Attorney at Law5.0★ (4)In Amherst
The Law Offices of Daniel M Sandell5.0★ (4)In Amherst
Ziomek Jr. S. Peter4.5★ (10)In Amherst

How we ranked Amherst social security disability lawyers

We scored 18 Amherst social security disability lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Amherst data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a Social Security disability lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many disability benefits law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the firm represents clients at the hearing itself or passes the hearing to another representative.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a Social Security disability lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Who will represent me at the hearing?
  • Which costs, if any, are charged on top of the approved fee?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Social Security disability lawyers in Amherst: frequently asked questions

Which Social Security disability lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Amherst?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Amherst, MA is Rob Levine Law Personal Injury Lawyers with an LFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 567 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Sharry & Monfette, LLP (#2) and RamosLaw (#3) follow. We ranked 18 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Amherst?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 18 social security disability lawyers serving Amherst, MA. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which social security disability lawyers in Amherst are open 24/7?

3 ranked social security disability lawyers in Amherst post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rob Levine Law Personal Injury Lawyers (#1), d'Oliveira & Associates, p.c. (#4) and Rob Levine Law–Personal Injury Lawyers (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Amherst work on weekends?

3 of 18 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rob Levine Law Personal Injury Lawyers (#1), d'Oliveira & Associates, p.c. (#4) and Rob Levine Law–Personal Injury Lawyers (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Amherst social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 18 rated social security disability lawyers in Amherst is 4.7★, with a median of 21 reviews. Rob Levine Law Personal Injury Lawyers has the most, 567 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank social security disability lawyers?

Each Social Security disability lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do social security disability lawyers outside Amherst count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Amherst city center, our service radius for social security disability lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can social security disability lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do social Security disability lawyers in Amherst, MA charge?

For Social Security disability claims, the Social Security Administration must approve the fee. Under a fee agreement it is capped at 25% of past-due benefits or $9,200, whichever is less (decisions on or after November 30, 2024). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Can a lawyer help after my disability application is denied?

Yes. Most denied Social Security claims can be appealed: reconsideration, then a hearing before an administrative law judge. Appeal deadlines are short (generally 60 days from the notice), so act quickly. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of social Security disability lawyers in Amherst, MA ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Amherst?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Amherst

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 18 social security disability lawyers serving Amherst.

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