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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Fairfield, CT: 2026 rankings

68 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 Fairfield: Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, P.C., LFR Score 64/100; 4.5★ from 136 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 68.

  3. 14

    Most-reviewed: Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P., 1,478 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 68 ranked; ranked #14.

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

68 Fairfield social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 26 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 68 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Fairfield 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 Fairfield at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, P.C.644.5★ (136)Woodbury, 26 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers644.9★ (158)Bridgeport, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, PC614.1★ (24)Medford, 26 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Carter Mario Injury Lawyers614.8★ (452)City of Milford (balance), 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Fusco Brandenstein & Rada, PC613.7★ (7)Commack, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Law Office of Sharmine Persaud605.0★ (125)Massapequa, 33 mi away——
7Rob Levine Law–Personal Injury Lawyers604.9★ (523)New Haven, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8The Law Office Of Kerie P. Stone604.9★ (48)Smithtown, 20 mi away——
9Pirro & Church, LLC604.3★ (41)Norwalk, 8 mi away——
10O'Connor Law PLLC New York Workers’ Compensation Lawyer595.0★ (515)Mamaroneck, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 68 social security disability lawyers in Fairfield, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  9. #9 Pirro & Church, LLC

    Based in Norwalk, 8 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5 Eversley Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
    View profile for Pirro & Church, LLC(203) 853-4999

  11. #11 Binder & Binder

    Based in Brentwood, 23 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 202 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2950 Express Dr S 2nd Floor – Suite 240, Islandia, NY 11749
    View profile for Binder & Binder(800) 424-6337

  24. #24 Hermann Law Group, PLLC

    Based in Danbury, 20 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    235 Main St, Danbury, CT 06810
    View profile for Hermann Law Group, PLLC(203) 720-6925

Social security disability lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 68 ranked social security disability lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

social security disability lawyers in Fairfield, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Markhoff & Mittman, P.C.574.7★ (274)27 mi
27Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P.574.8★ (344)33 mi
28Shapiro & Riccoboni, LLC574.5★ (10)20 mi
29Carter Mario Injury Lawyers564.7★ (185)25 mi
30Francesca Zeltmann Attorney at Law565.0★ (13)30 mi
31ARONOVA & ASSOCIATES564.7★ (353)33 mi
32Turley Redmond & Rosasco, L.L.P.564.9★ (178)34 mi
33The Law Offices of Neal E Guttenberg565.0★ (156)28 mi
34Law Office of Frank A. Cetero544.9★ (132)30 mi
35McIntyre, Donohue, Accardi, Salmonson & Riordan, LLP.544.9★ (838)29 mi
36Deborah C Levine Attorney At Law535.0★ (4)36 mi
37George Poulos, Esq.534.8★ (42)37 mi
38Miller & Caggiano, LLP524.8★ (256)26 mi
39Terry Katz & Associates, P.C.524.9★ (330)34 mi
40Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P.514.3★ (27)38 mi
41Law Office of Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC513.7★ (9)27 mi
42Law Office of Meryl Anne Spat514.3★ (83)22 mi
43Valerie J. Crown, Attorney At Law, P.C.504.6★ (14)38 mi
44Wugman & Wugman, PC505.0★ (124)38 mi
45The Dressler Law Firm505.0★ (5)34 mi
46Tomack Law, PLLC504.9★ (46)24 mi
47Russo Law Group, P.C.504.8★ (107)34 mi
48The Law Firm of Guttmann & Kellner P.C., Attorneys504.5★ (11)20 mi
49Law Offices of Joseph A. Romano, P.C.494.4★ (381)36 mi
50Russo Law Group, P.C.494.8★ (31)24 mi

Also serving Fairfield

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 Fairfield
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Brian D. Kaschel Law Office5.0★ (7)In Fairfield
Brill Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers5.0★ (133)In Fairfield
Coles Baldwin & Kaiser2.6★ (5)In Fairfield
Costello, Brennan, Sasso and Sinclair, P.C.4.3★ (61)In Fairfield
Eliovson & Tenore, Law Offices4.6★ (9)In Fairfield
Garson & Slepian3.0★ (2)In Fairfield
Hirsch & Levy LLC4.3★ (39)In Fairfield
Law Office of Francis L. O’Reilly, L.L.C.5.0★ (1)In Fairfield
Law Offices Of Patrick J. Filan PC4.9★ (17)In Fairfield
M.C. Law Group, LLC4.9★ (20)In Fairfield
Robinson Mahoney PLLC5.0★ (19)In Fairfield
Russo & Rizio, LLC4.2★ (15)In Fairfield
Sheryl Shaughnessey Atty5.0★ (5)In Fairfield
The Hirsch Law Firm5.0★ (25)In Fairfield
The Law Office of Robert L. Cavanaugh, Jr., LLC4.7★ (14)In Fairfield
The Lebedevitch Law Firm, LLC4.7★ (81)In Fairfield
The Sol Mahoney Law Firm, LLC4.2★ (6)In Fairfield
Thomas M Yuditski4.9★ (10)In Fairfield
Vishno Law Firm5.0★ (12)In Fairfield
Weiss & Weiss LLC5.0★ (2)In Fairfield

How we ranked Fairfield social security disability lawyers

We scored 68 Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Fairfield, CT is Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, P.C. with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.5★ from 136 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers (#2) and Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, PC (#3) follow. We ranked 68 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Fairfield?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 68 social security disability lawyers serving Fairfield, CT. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

26 ranked social security disability lawyers in Fairfield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, P.C. (#1), Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers (#2) and Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, PC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Fairfield work on weekends?

30 of 68 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, P.C. (#1), Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers (#2) and Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, PC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Fairfield social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 68 rated social security disability lawyers in Fairfield is 4.8★, with a median of 42 reviews. Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. has the most, 1,478 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 Fairfield count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Fairfield 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 Fairfield, CT 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 Fairfield, CT 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 Fairfield?

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 Fairfield

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 68 social security disability lawyers serving Fairfield.

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