58/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 150 Google reviews, the most in Ithaca.
Social Security Disability Lawyers in Ithaca, NY: 2026 rankings
8 social security disability lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Ithaca: Stanley Law Offices Car Accident Lawyers, LFR Score 58/100; 4.7★ from 150 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Lachman & Gorton Law Office, 139 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 8 ranked after Stanley Law Offices Car Accident Lawyers; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 Ithaca 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 4.5★ across 8 rated law firms.
Top 8 social security disability lawyers in Ithaca 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanley Law Offices Car Accident Lawyers | 58 | 4.7★ (150) | Binghamton, 38 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Bond, McDonald, and Lehman, PC | 57 | 4.1★ (43) | Geneva, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Lachman & Gorton Law Office | 52 | 4.5★ (139) | Endicott, 33 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | MCV Law | 48 | 5.0★ (18) | Auburn, 34 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | John L. Bardsley Law Office | 48 | 5.0★ (7) | Cortland, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Dennis P. Sedor, Esq. | 47 | 4.2★ (15) | Auburn, 34 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Laura Huffman, Law Offices | 46 | 4.5★ (10) | Geneva, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Law Office of Wayne M. Chariff | 45 | 3.7★ (9) | Binghamton, 38 mi away | — | — |
All 8 social security disability lawyers in Ithaca, 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.
Based in Geneva, 39 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in Endicott, 33 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 139 Google reviews.
#4 MCV Law
Based in Auburn, 34 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Cortland, 20 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Auburn, 34 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Geneva, 38 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Binghamton, 38 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
How we ranked Ithaca social security disability lawyers
We scored 8 Ithaca 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Ithaca data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a Social Security disability lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many disability benefits law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the firm represents clients at the hearing itself or passes the hearing to another representative.
- 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 Ithaca: frequently asked questions
Which Social Security disability lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Ithaca?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Ithaca, NY is Stanley Law Offices Car Accident Lawyers with an LFR Score of 58/100. It has 4.7★ from 150 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bond, McDonald, and Lehman, PC (#2) and Lachman & Gorton Law Office (#3) follow. We ranked 8 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many social security disability lawyers are there in Ithaca?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 8 social security disability lawyers serving Ithaca, NY. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which social security disability lawyers in Ithaca are open 24/7?
1 ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Ithaca posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Stanley Law Offices Car Accident Lawyers (#1). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which social security disability lawyers in Ithaca work on weekends?
1 of 8 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Stanley Law Offices Car Accident Lawyers (#1). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Ithaca social security disability lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 8 rated social security disability lawyers in Ithaca is 4.5★, with a median of 17 reviews. Stanley Law Offices Car Accident Lawyers has the most, 150 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 Ithaca count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Ithaca 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 Ithaca, 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 Ithaca, 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 Ithaca?
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 Ithaca
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 8 social security disability lawyers serving Ithaca.
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