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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Leland, NC: 2026 rankings

14 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 Leland: Christina Rivenbark & Associates, LFR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 409 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.

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    Most-reviewed: Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, 350 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 14 ranked after Christina Rivenbark & Associates; ranked #2.

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

14 Leland social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 14 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Social Security disability lawyers in Wilmington ranking. See Social Security disability lawyers in Wilmington

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Leland 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 Leland at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Christina Rivenbark & Associates634.8★ (409)Wilmington, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Law Offices of James Scott Farrin634.9★ (350)Wilmington, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3Law Office of Tanina Richardson, LLC624.8★ (23)Wilmington, 6 mi away——
4The Law Offices of Kathleen Shannon Glancy, P.A.624.3★ (35)Wilmington, 6 mi away——
5Christina Rivenbark & Associates614.9★ (56)LelandOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Lloyd King Law Firm PLLC615.0★ (11)Wilmington, 6 mi away——
7Poisson, Poisson & Bower, PLLC594.9★ (35)Wilmington, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Hardison & Cochran - Injury & Workers Comp Lawyers594.6★ (47)Wilmington, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9The Law Office of Jonathan P. Miller585.0★ (167)Wilmington, 13 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers Wilmington575.0★ (18)Wilmington, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 14 social security disability lawyers in Leland, 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.

  4. #4 The Law Offices of Kathleen Shannon Glancy, P.A.

    Based in Wilmington, 6 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 35 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 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    114 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401
    View profile for The Law Offices of Kathleen Shannon Glancy, P.A.(910) 762-6091

  6. #6 Lloyd King Law Firm PLLC

    Based in Wilmington, 6 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 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 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    321 N Front St Ste 217, Wilmington, NC 28401
    View profile for Lloyd King Law Firm PLLC(919) 747-3419

  7. #7 Poisson, Poisson & Bower, PLLC

    Based in Wilmington, 6 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 35 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 35 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    513 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC 28401
    View profile for Poisson, Poisson & Bower, PLLC(910) 763-3575

  8. #8 Hardison & Cochran - Injury & Workers Comp Lawyers

    Based in Wilmington, 6 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 47 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 47 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    213 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401
    View profile for Hardison & Cochran - Injury & Workers Comp Lawyers(910) 333-3333

  12. #12 The Cole Law Firm

    Based in Wilmington, 6 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 59 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 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    206 N 4th St Ste 2, Wilmington, NC 28401
    View profile for The Cole Law Firm(910) 762-7604

  14. #14 Hutchens Law Firm

    Based in Wilmington, 13 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1121 Military Cutoff Rd Ste P, Wilmington, NC 28405
    View profile for Hutchens Law Firm(910) 509-7480

How we ranked Leland social security disability lawyers

We scored 14 Leland 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 Leland 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 Leland: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Leland, NC is Christina Rivenbark & Associates with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 409 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Law Offices of James Scott Farrin (#2) and Law Office of Tanina Richardson, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 14 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Leland?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 14 social security disability lawyers serving Leland, NC. 1 of them is based in Leland; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

6 ranked social security disability lawyers in Leland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Christina Rivenbark & Associates (#1), Law Offices of James Scott Farrin (#2) and Christina Rivenbark & Associates (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Leland work on weekends?

8 of 14 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Christina Rivenbark & Associates (#1), Law Offices of James Scott Farrin (#2) and Christina Rivenbark & Associates (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Leland social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 14 rated social security disability lawyers in Leland is 4.9★, with a median of 41 reviews. Christina Rivenbark & Associates has the most, 409 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 Leland count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Leland 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 Leland, NC 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 Leland, NC 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 Leland?

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 Leland

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 14 social security disability lawyers serving Leland.

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