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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Columbus, OH: 2026 rankings

29 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 Columbus: John T. Nicholson Disability Lawyer, LFR Score 68/100; 4.8★ from 211 Google reviews.

  2. 6

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal, LPA, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 29.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: Willis Spangler Associates, 289 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #11.

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

29 Columbus social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 29 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Columbus 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 Columbus at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1John T. Nicholson Disability Lawyer684.8★ (211)Columbus—Top score
2Balin Law, LLC664.9★ (68)Columbus——
3Cutter Hall Karlock LLC664.7★ (101)Columbus——
4Jack's Law Office644.9★ (31)Columbus——
5Gary J. Pandora & Darin G. Kendal644.6★ (10)Columbus——
6Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal, LPA614.7★ (99)ColumbusOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
7Manring & Farrell613.7★ (70)Columbus——
8Margolius, Margolius & Associates614.5★ (10)Columbus——
9Ken Karlock603.9★ (9)Columbus——
10NRS Injury Law594.9★ (219)Columbus——

All 29 social security disability lawyers in Columbus, 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 Balin Law, LLC

    Based in Columbus

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 68 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 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    500 S Front St Ste 1200 B, Columbus, OH 43215
    View profile for Balin Law, LLC(614) 586-7560

  3. #3 Cutter Hall Karlock LLC

    Based in Columbus

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 101 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 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Cutter Hall Karlock LLC(614) 221-1400

  4. #4 Jack's Law Office

    Based in Columbus

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 31 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 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Mettler Toledo, 1900 Polaris Pkwy #450-035, Columbus, OH 43240
    View profile for Jack's Law Office(614) 888-3124

  7. #7 Manring & Farrell

    Based in Columbus

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    167 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
    View profile for Manring & Farrell(614) 678-7199

  8. #8 Margolius, Margolius & Associates

    Based in Columbus

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Mettler Toledo, 1900 Polaris Pkwy #450, Columbus, OH 43240
    View profile for Margolius, Margolius & Associates(614) 985-1330

  9. #9 Ken Karlock

    Based in Columbus

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    85 E Gay St Ste. 1005, Columbus, OH 43215
    View profile for Ken Karlock(614) 221-1400

  10. #10 NRS Injury Law

    Based in Columbus

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 219 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 219 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2600 Corporate Exchange Dr #150, Columbus, OH 43231
    View profile for NRS Injury Law(855) 468-4878

  11. #11 Willis Spangler Associates

    Based in Hilliard, 9 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 289 Google reviews, the most in Columbus.

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

    • 4.7★ from 289 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4635 Trueman Blvd #100, Hilliard, OH 43026
    View profile for Willis Spangler Associates(614) 586-7900

  12. #12 Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC

    Based in Columbus

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 Marconi Blvd #106, Columbus, OH 43215
    View profile for Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC(614) 221-7548

  13. #13 Knisley Law Offices

    Based in Columbus

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1111 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215
    View profile for Knisley Law Offices(614) 486-9503

  16. #16 Cox, Koltak & Gibson

    Based in Columbus

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5 E Long St #200, Columbus, OH 43215
    View profile for Cox, Koltak & Gibson(614) 363-2503

  17. #17 The Davis Firm, LLC

    Based in Kettering, 33 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 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 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for The Davis Firm, LLC(513) 838-5859

  18. #18 Sarah J. Wolske Attorney at Law

    Based in Newark, 33 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 34 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 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    160 Everett Ave, Newark, OH 43055
    View profile for Sarah J. Wolske Attorney at Law(740) 345-0010

  21. #21 Jones Law Group, LLC

    Based in Columbus

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 85 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    513 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43215
    View profile for Jones Law Group, LLC(614) 545-9998

  23. #23 Bergman & Yiangou

    Based in Columbus

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3040 Riverside Dr #132, Columbus, OH 43221
    View profile for Bergman & Yiangou(614) 279-8276

  25. #25 Brent Handa Attorney at Law

    Based in Columbus

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1141 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206
    View profile for Brent Handa Attorney at Law(614) 443-1055

All 29 social security disability lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

social security disability lawyers in Columbus, ranks 26 to 29
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Binder & Binder494.0★ (4)In Columbus
27James Gilbert Esq485.0★ (3)11 mi
28Norman Ullom-Morse, Attorney at Law475.0★ (3)13 mi
29Carol Seubert Marx, Attorney at Law454.0★ (4)27 mi

Also serving Columbus

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 Columbus
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amourgis & Associates, Attorneys at Law4.5★ (281)In Columbus
Blake Law Firm4.9★ (114)In Columbus
Buckeye Law Group4.7★ (384)In Columbus
Calig Law Firm5.0★ (322)In Columbus
Coffman Employment Lawyers5.0★ (139)In Columbus
Cooper Elliott4.7★ (255)In Columbus
Douglas E. Riddell, Esq.5.0★ (117)In Columbus
GB Law4.9★ (680)In Columbus
Kisling, Nestico & Redick4.7★ (1,633)In Columbus
Kurgis & Associates4.6★ (1,081)In Columbus
Luftman, Heck & Associates LLP4.9★ (688)In Columbus
Maguire Schneider Hassay, LLP4.1★ (125)In Columbus
Riddell Law LLC4.9★ (241)In Columbus
Schiff & Associates Co., LPA4.7★ (779)In Columbus
Schuerger Shunnarah Trial Attorneys3.8★ (157)In Columbus
Slater & Zurz LLP4.8★ (117)In Columbus
Soroka & Associates, LLC4.9★ (294)In Columbus
Spitz, The Employee’s Law Firm4.4★ (126)In Columbus
The Donahey Law Firm, LLC4.5★ (142)In Columbus
The Koffel Law Firm4.9★ (361)In Columbus

How we ranked Columbus social security disability lawyers

We scored 29 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Columbus, OH is John T. Nicholson Disability Lawyer with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.8★ from 211 Google reviews. Balin Law, LLC (#2) and Cutter Hall Karlock LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 29 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Columbus?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 29 social security disability lawyers serving Columbus, OH. 21 of them are based in Columbus; 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 Columbus are open 24/7?

1 ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Columbus posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal, LPA (#6). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Columbus work on weekends?

1 of 29 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal, LPA (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Columbus social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 29 rated social security disability lawyers in Columbus is 4.7★, with a median of 68 reviews. Willis Spangler Associates has the most, 289 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Columbus count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Columbus 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 Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH 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 Columbus?

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 Columbus

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 29 social security disability lawyers serving Columbus.

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