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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Fort Erie, ON: 2026 rankings

25 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 Fort Erie: Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law, LFR Score 65/100; 4.6★ from 528 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 5

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 25.

  3. 15

    Most-reviewed: Tiveron Law PLLC, 199 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 25 ranked after Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law; ranked #15.

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

25 Fort Erie social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 25 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Fort Erie 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 Fort Erie at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law654.6★ (528)Amherst, 14 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys654.3★ (88)Buffalo, 5 km away——
3Brent Law Firm, P.C.614.7★ (43)Buffalo, 13 km away——
4James Ratchford Law, PLLC604.1★ (9)Buffalo, 6 km away——
5Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law603.8★ (4)Cheektowaga, 18 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
6Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law594.6★ (31)Buffalo, 15 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Law Offices of Jose Perez / Oficinas del Abogado Jose Perez, P.C.594.8★ (13)Buffalo, 5 km away——
8Diane S Hinman Attorney at Law595.0★ (3)Buffalo, 6 km away——
9Lewis & Lewis, P.C.594.9★ (89)Depew, 16 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Lewis & Lewis, P.C.594.8★ (119)Niagara Falls, 21 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 25 social security disability lawyers in Fort Erie, 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 Fort Erie

    #1 Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law

    Based in Amherst, 14 km away

    65/100LFR 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 Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys

    Based in Buffalo, 5 km away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 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

  3. #3 Brent Law Firm, P.C.

    Based in Buffalo, 13 km away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 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

  4. #4 James Ratchford Law, PLLC

    Based in Buffalo, 6 km away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 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

  7. #7 Law Offices of Jose Perez / Oficinas del Abogado Jose Perez, P.C.

    Based in Buffalo, 5 km away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 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

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

    Based in Depew, 16 km away

    59/100LFR 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

  10. #10 Lewis & Lewis, P.C.

    Based in Niagara Falls, 21 km away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 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

  13. #13 Lewis & Lewis, P.C.

    Based in Buffalo, 5 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 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

  14. #14 Steenberg Law Firm

    Based in Buffalo, 14 km away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    172 Slade Ave, Buffalo, NY 14224
    View profile for Steenberg Law Firm(716) 558-2000

  15. #15 Tiveron Law PLLC

    Based in Amherst, 18 km away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 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

  16. #16 Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP

    Based in Buffalo, 5 km away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    42 Delaware Ave Ste 120, Buffalo, NY 14202
    View profile for Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP(716) 849-1333

  17. #17 Law Office of Kathryn M. Kirsch PLLC

    Based in Buffalo, 5 km away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Ellicott Square Building, The, 295 Main St #1088, Buffalo, NY 14203
    View profile for Law Office of Kathryn M. Kirsch PLLC(716) 861-2300

  18. #18 Lewis & Lewis, P.C.

    Based in Batavia, 61 km away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 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

  19. #19 Tiveron Law PLLC

    Based in Buffalo, 5 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    155 Summer St, Buffalo, NY 14222
    View profile for Tiveron Law PLLC(716) 636-7600

  20. #20 Viola, Cummings, & Lindsay

    Based in Niagara Falls, 24 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 42 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 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    770 Main St, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
    View profile for Viola, Cummings, & Lindsay(716) 285-9555

  21. #21 Rafael O. Gomez, Esq., Trial Attorney

    Based in Buffalo, 8 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

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

    • 3.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    The Eberhardt Mansion, 2746 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
    View profile for Rafael O. Gomez, Esq., Trial Attorney(716) 324-5554

  22. #22 Law Office of Regina Walker

    Based in Buffalo, 19 km away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 International Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221
    View profile for Law Office of Regina Walker(716) 810-1310

  23. #23 Pope Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Amherst, 20 km away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17 Beresford Ct Ste 5, Williamsville, NY 14221
    View profile for Pope Law Firm, PLLC(716) 634-3320

  24. #24 Evans & Evans, LLP

    Based in Fredonia, 60 km away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    131 Temple St, Fredonia, NY 14063
    View profile for Evans & Evans, LLP(716) 679-7200

  25. #25 Fessenden Laumer & Deangelo

    Based in Fredonia, 60 km away

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury 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
    131 Temple St, Fredonia, NY 14063
    View profile for Fessenden Laumer & Deangelo(716) 526-6205

Also serving Fort Erie

16 more social security disability lawyers within 64 km 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 Fort Erie
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amani Law Group, P.C.4.9★ (22)In Fort Erie
Barapp Law Firm4.9★ (34)In Fort Erie
Darlene A. Sikorski, Esq.3.0★ (2)21 km
David A Hurren Law Office4.8★ (24)In Fort Erie
Ennis Paul H QC Lawyer & Notary3.7★ (3)In Fort Erie
Gibson & Reitboeck LLP3.6★ (36)In Fort Erie
Hagan & McDowell5.0★ (1)In Fort Erie
Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys3.0★ (2)22 km
Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys4.5★ (2)33 km
John P Marzocchi ESQ14 km
Law Office Of Richard Halinda3.8★ (13)In Fort Erie
Russell and Associates, P.C.In Fort Erie
Teal John T4.0★ (10)In Fort Erie
Thomas C. Burnham5.0★ (2)5 km
Tiveron Law PLLC4.0★ (1)36 km
Viola, Cummings, & Lindsay, LLP1.0★ (2)17 km

How we ranked Fort Erie social security disability lawyers

We scored 25 Fort Erie 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 Fort Erie 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 Fort Erie: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Fort Erie, ON is Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.6★ from 528 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys (#2) and Brent Law Firm, P.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 25 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Fort Erie?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 25 social security disability lawyers serving Fort Erie, ON. Another 16 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

9 ranked social security disability lawyers in Fort Erie post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law (#1), Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law (#5) and Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law (#6). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Fort Erie work on weekends?

10 of 25 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law (#1), Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law (#5) and Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Fort Erie social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 25 rated social security disability lawyers in Fort Erie is 4.3★, with a median of 25 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 Fort Erie count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Fort Erie city centre, 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 Fort Erie, ON charge?

Canada Pension Plan disability and long-term disability insurance claims are often handled on contingency; ask for the percentage and what it is calculated on. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Can a lawyer help after my disability application is denied?

Yes. Denied Canada Pension Plan disability applications can be reconsidered and then appealed to the Social Security Tribunal, and long-term disability denials can lead to a claim against the insurer. Deadlines apply. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of social Security disability lawyers in Fort Erie, ON 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 Fort Erie?

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

Update log for Fort Erie

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 25 social security disability lawyers serving Fort Erie.

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