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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Middle Valley, TN: 2026 rankings

22 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 Middle Valley: Jackson Law Firm, PLLC, LFR Score 70/100; 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Fields Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 22.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: Logan-Thompson, P.C., 562 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #11.

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

22 Middle Valley social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 22 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Middle Valley 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 Middle Valley at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Jackson Law Firm, PLLC704.9★ (156)Chattanooga, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Mundy & Burch, Disability Attorneys Chattanooga655.0★ (119)Chattanooga, 7 mi away——
3Fields Law Firm635.0★ (6)Chattanooga, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Guidepost Disability Group625.0★ (30)East Brainerd, 6 mi away——
5Wettermark Keith Personal Injury Lawyers624.8★ (521)Chattanooga, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6DisabilityFirm PC614.4★ (49)Chattanooga, 11 mi away——
7Trevor A. Brown Law Firm594.7★ (88)Dalton, 32 mi away——
8Green Donna H594.1★ (31)Chattanooga, 12 mi away——
9Warren & Griffin, P.C.594.9★ (302)Dalton, 32 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Douglas W. Hutson, Attorney at Law574.6★ (42)Athens, 38 mi away——

All 22 social security disability lawyers in Middle Valley, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Middle Valley

    #1 Jackson Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Chattanooga, 12 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2015 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
    View profile for Jackson Law Firm, PLLC(423) 395-2448

  3. #3 Fields Law Firm

    Based in Chattanooga, 13 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    200 W M.L.K. Blvd Ste 1035b, Chattanooga, TN 37402
    View profile for Fields Law Firm(423) 556-4479

  6. #6 DisabilityFirm PC

    Based in Chattanooga, 11 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6716 Heritage Business Ct Ste 106, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    View profile for DisabilityFirm PC(423) 757-9500

  7. #7 Trevor A. Brown Law Firm

    Based in Dalton, 32 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    603 S Thornton Ave, Dalton, GA 30720
    View profile for Trevor A. Brown Law Firm(706) 278-7064

  8. #8 Green Donna H

    Based in Chattanooga, 12 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    414 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37402
    View profile for Green Donna H(423) 308-0279

  11. #11 Logan-Thompson, P.C.

    Based in Cleveland, 18 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 562 Google reviews, the most in Middle Valley.

    • 4.8★ from 562 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30 2nd St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311
    View profile for Logan-Thompson, P.C.(423) 476-2251

  12. #12 Downard & Associates

    Based in Chattanooga, 14 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6242 Ringgold Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37412
    View profile for Downard & Associates(615) 255-4307

  13. #13 Secure Disability Law

    Based in Chattanooga, 10 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5959 Shallowford Rd Ste 4310, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    View profile for Secure Disability Law(800) 772-1213

  14. #14 Davis & Davis

    Based in Chattanooga, 12 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    433 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37405
    View profile for Davis & Davis(423) 267-7000

  17. #17 Pope Law Offices

    Based in Cleveland, 20 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1510 Stuart Rd NE #107, Cleveland, TN 37312
    View profile for Pope Law Offices(423) 746-8880

  19. #19 The Waycaster Firm

    Based in Dalton, 32 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    130 W King St, Dalton, GA 30720
    View profile for The Waycaster Firm(706) 441-3940

  20. #20 The Goddard Firm LLC

    Based in Dalton, 29 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2716 Cleveland Hwy, Dalton, GA 30721
    View profile for The Goddard Firm LLC(706) 278-0464

  21. #21 Pope Law Offices

    Based in Athens, 38 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    213 E Washington Ave Ste 104, Athens, TN 37303
    View profile for Pope Law Offices(423) 746-8880

  22. #22 Saeger & Associates, PC

    Based in Dalton, 32 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    706 S Thornton Ave D, Dalton, GA 30720
    View profile for Saeger & Associates, PC(706) 529-5566

How we ranked Middle Valley social security disability lawyers

We scored 22 Middle Valley 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 Middle Valley 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 Middle Valley: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Middle Valley, TN is Jackson Law Firm, PLLC with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mundy & Burch, Disability Attorneys Chattanooga (#2) and Fields Law Firm (#3) follow. We ranked 22 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Middle Valley?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 22 social security disability lawyers serving Middle Valley, TN. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

5 ranked social security disability lawyers in Middle Valley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jackson Law Firm, PLLC (#1), Fields Law Firm (#3) and Wettermark Keith Personal Injury Lawyers (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Middle Valley work on weekends?

5 of 22 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jackson Law Firm, PLLC (#1), Fields Law Firm (#3) and Wettermark Keith Personal Injury Lawyers (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Middle Valley social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated social security disability lawyers in Middle Valley is 4.7★, with a median of 43 reviews. Logan-Thompson, P.C. has the most, 562 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 Middle Valley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Middle Valley 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 Middle Valley, TN 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 Middle Valley, TN 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 Middle Valley?

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 Middle Valley

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 22 social security disability lawyers serving Middle Valley.

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