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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Batavia, NY: 2026 rankings

35 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 Batavia: Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law, LFR Score 62/100; 4.6★ from 528 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 6

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 35.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Benefit Representatives of America, 236 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 35 ranked after Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law; ranked #3.

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

35 Batavia social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 35 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Batavia 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 Batavia at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law624.6★ (528)Amherst, 32 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Modica Law Firm624.9★ (138)Rochester, 28 mi away——
3Benefit Representatives of America614.7★ (236)Rochester, 30 mi away—Most reviews
4Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys604.3★ (88)Buffalo, 36 mi away——
5Mary Perry Accredited Disability Representative584.7★ (25)Brighton, 34 mi away——
6Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law584.3★ (134)Rochester, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
7Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law583.8★ (4)Cheektowaga, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Brent Law Firm, P.C.584.7★ (43)Buffalo, 30 mi away——
9Lewis & Lewis, P.C.564.9★ (89)Depew, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law564.6★ (31)Buffalo, 31 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 35 social security disability lawyers in Batavia, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Batavia

    #1 Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law

    Based in Amherst, 32 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 528 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 528 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6000 N Bailey Ave Ste 1A, Amherst, NY 14226
    View profile for Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law(716) 271-3545

  2. #2 Modica Law Firm

    Based in Rochester, 28 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 138 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2430 Ridgeway Ave #1, Rochester, NY 14626
    View profile for Modica Law Firm(585) 368-1111

  4. #4 Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys

    Based in Buffalo, 36 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 88 Google reviews
    Address
    424 Main St Suite 615, Buffalo, NY 14202
    View profile for Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys(716) 320-9702

  8. #8 Brent Law Firm, P.C.

    Based in Buffalo, 30 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3762 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14215
    View profile for Brent Law Firm, P.C.(716) 831-1111

  9. #9 Lewis & Lewis, P.C.

    Based in Depew, 28 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    430 Dick Rd, Depew, NY 14043
    View profile for Lewis & Lewis, P.C.(716) 222-7524

  12. #12 Lewis & Lewis, P.C.

    Based in Batavia

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8318 Park Rd, Batavia, NY 14020
    View profile for Lewis & Lewis, P.C.(585) 620-1351

  13. #13 James Ratchford Law, PLLC

    Based in Buffalo, 35 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    1207 Delaware Ave Suite 101, Buffalo, NY 14209
    View profile for James Ratchford Law, PLLC(800) 772-1213

  14. #14 Montemaggi & Associates, LLC

    Based in Rochester, 31 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 PM–12 AM · Tue–Sat 12 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    130 W Main St #200, Rochester, NY 14614
    View profile for Montemaggi & Associates, LLC(585) 325-3400

  15. #15 Lewis & Lewis, P.C.

    Based in Niagara Falls, 40 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 119 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 119 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8803 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
    View profile for Lewis & Lewis, P.C.(716) 477-3317

  17. #17 Law Offices of Jose Perez / Oficinas del Abogado Jose Perez, P.C.

    Based in Buffalo, 35 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 13 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 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    651 Delaware Ave #118, Buffalo, NY 14202
    View profile for Law Offices of Jose Perez / Oficinas del Abogado Jose Perez, P.C.(716) 362-1204

  20. #20 Donald R. Bleier Attorney at Law

    Based in Rochester, 31 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    45 Exchange Blvd #625, Rochester, NY 14614
    View profile for Donald R. Bleier Attorney at Law(585) 454-2190

  21. #21 The Mannix Group, LLC

    Based in Rochester, 34 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3380 Monroe Ave #110, Rochester, NY 14618
    View profile for The Mannix Group, LLC(585) 461-5307

  22. #22 Lawrence I Heller Law Office

    Based in Rochester, 31 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14614
    View profile for Lawrence I Heller Law Office(585) 262-2304

  23. #23 Lewis & Lewis, P.C.

    Based in Buffalo, 36 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    37 Franklin St Ste 800, Buffalo, NY 14202
    View profile for Lewis & Lewis, P.C.(716) 670-5943

  24. #24 Segar & Sciortino PLLC

    Based in Rochester, 32 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 190 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 190 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    400 Meridian Centre Blvd Ste 320, Rochester, NY 14618
    View profile for Segar & Sciortino PLLC(585) 475-1100

  25. #25 Tiveron Law PLLC

    Based in Amherst, 30 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 199 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 199 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2410 N Forest Rd Ste 301, Getzville, NY 14068
    View profile for Tiveron Law PLLC(716) 636-7600

All 35 social security disability lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

social security disability lawyers in Batavia, ranks 26 to 35
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Steenberg Law Firm494.6★ (99)33 mi
27Mark J. Palmiere474.8★ (32)34 mi
28Connors & Ferris, LLP474.0★ (104)31 mi
29Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP474.2★ (74)36 mi
30Law Office of Kathryn M. Kirsch PLLC464.7★ (25)36 mi
31Vigneri Law, PC464.6★ (10)37 mi
32Law Office of Regina Walker453.9★ (15)28 mi
33Pope Law Firm, PLLC454.1★ (9)26 mi
34Rafael O. Gomez, Esq., Trial Attorney453.1★ (9)35 mi
35Tiveron Law PLLC443.7★ (18)35 mi

Also serving Batavia

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 Batavia
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bonarigo & McCutcheon, Attorneys4.3★ (34)In Batavia
Burhans Debra L5.0★ (5)In Batavia
Cole Sorrentino Hurley Hewner & Gambino PC - Batavia Lawyers3.0★ (2)In Batavia
Darlene A. Sikorski, Esq.3.0★ (2)25 mi
Del Plato Casey Law Firm4.7★ (23)In Batavia
Frederick M. Rarick, Attorney At Law5.0★ (6)In Batavia
Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC - Batavia Lawyers1.3★ (3)In Batavia
Grasso Jacqueline M Attorney3.7★ (3)In Batavia
Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys4.5★ (2)26 mi
Lacy Katzen LLP: Thomas JacquelineIn Batavia
Law Office of Zack Baisley, Esq.In Batavia
Neighborhood Legal Services Inc.3.6★ (27)In Batavia
Rarick Frederick M Law Office5.0★ (1)In Batavia
Rybak Metzler & GrassoIn Batavia
Stanley Law Offices4.9★ (18)In Batavia
The Law Office of Jennifer R. NunneryIn Batavia
Thomas A Burns Atty4.2★ (12)In Batavia
Williams Law Firm4.0★ (27)In Batavia
Williams Thomas D5.0★ (1)In Batavia
Zinni Frank V5.0★ (3)In Batavia

How we ranked Batavia social security disability lawyers

We scored 35 Batavia 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 Batavia 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 Batavia: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Batavia, NY is Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law with an LFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.6★ from 528 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Modica Law Firm (#2) and Benefit Representatives of America (#3) follow. We ranked 35 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Batavia?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 35 social security disability lawyers serving Batavia, NY. 1 of them is based in Batavia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

11 ranked social security disability lawyers in Batavia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law (#1), Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law (#6) and Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law (#7). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Batavia work on weekends?

13 of 35 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law (#1), Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law (#6) and Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Batavia social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 35 rated social security disability lawyers in Batavia is 4.6★, with a median of 30 reviews. Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law has the most, 528 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 Batavia count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Batavia 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 Batavia, NY 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 Batavia, NY 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 Batavia?

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 Batavia

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 35 social security disability lawyers serving Batavia.

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