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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Portsmouth, NH: 2026 rankings

20 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 Portsmouth: Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers, LFR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 513 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 20.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Legal Rights Advocates, Inc., 777 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #4.

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

20 Portsmouth social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 20 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers634.9★ (513)Lawrence, 33 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Law Offices of Russell J. Goldsmith624.5★ (45)York Beach, 8 mi away——
3Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers594.9★ (105)Manchester, 36 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Legal Rights Advocates, Inc.595.0★ (777)Lawrence, 32 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
5Stephen Law Group Injury Lawyers574.9★ (266)Manchester, 36 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Law Offices of Russell J. Goldsmith574.6★ (31)Bedford, 37 mi away——
7Frawley & Sabounji Law Group, LLP564.8★ (105)Lawrence, 33 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Chisholm Law LLC544.9★ (50)Peabody, 38 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Torrisi & Torrisi, P.C.534.6★ (35)North Andover, 34 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Ward Law Group, PLLC524.9★ (315)Manchester, 36 mi away——

All 20 social security disability lawyers in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth

    Based in Lawrence, 33 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 513 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 513 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    60 Island St Ste 117, Lawrence, MA 01840
  2. 59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 105 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 105 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    103 Liberty St second floor, Manchester, NH 03104
  3. Based in Lawrence, 32 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 777 Google reviews, the most in Portsmouth.

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

    • 5.0★ from 777 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    354 Merrimack St Suite 331, Lawrence, MA 01843
  4. Based in Peabody, 38 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 50 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 50 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    39 Cross St #204, Peabody, MA 01960
  5. Based in North Andover, 34 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    555 Turnpike St Ste 44, North Andover, MA 01845
  6. Based in Manchester, 36 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 315 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 315 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    28 Webster St, Manchester, NH 03104
  7. Based in Dover, 10 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    53 Silver St, Dover, NH 03820
  8. Based in Dover, 11 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 18 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 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    52 Littleworth Rd, Dover, NH 03820
  9. Based in Portsmouth

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    439 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  10. Based in Gloucester, 33 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 55 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 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
  11. Based in Somersworth, 14 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    98 High St, Somersworth, NH 03878
  12. Based in Salem, 39 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    27 Congress St Ste 301, Salem, MA 01970
  13. Based in Gloucester, 32 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    85 Eastern Ave Ste 301, Gloucester, MA 01930
  14. Based in North Andover, 32 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    33 Walker Rd Ste A, North Andover, MA 01845

Also serving Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Attorney James Ball (Chisholm Persson & Ball, PC)5.0★ (18)In Portsmouth
Becker Legal4.2★ (30)In Portsmouth
Boynton, Waldron, Doleac, Woodman & Scott, P.A.4.1★ (14)In Portsmouth
Cann Law, P.C.4.9★ (14)In Portsmouth
Clark & Associates, LLP4.9★ (35)In Portsmouth
Dwyer, Donovan & Reis5.0★ (11)In Portsmouth
Elmore Law Office4.6★ (13)In Portsmouth
Hansen Law Offices, PLLC5.0★ (16)In Portsmouth
Independence Injury Lawyers New Hampshire5.0★ (17)In Portsmouth
Kirsten Wilson Law, PLLC5.0★ (13)In Portsmouth
LaPorte Law Group, PLLC5.0★ (11)In Portsmouth
Law Office of Jason M. Sullivan – Immigration Lawyer4.9★ (107)In Portsmouth
Law Office of Kyle P. Griffin, PLLC4.9★ (15)In Portsmouth
Law Offices of Justin C. Caramagno, P.A.5.0★ (23)In Portsmouth
Rainboth, Coughenour & Lown, PA4.9★ (146)In Portsmouth
Roman Law Group/Fleet Street Title & Closing4.9★ (46)In Portsmouth
Russman & Phinney Law4.1★ (13)In Portsmouth
Sherman Law, PLLC4.6★ (19)In Portsmouth
Treworgy & Baldacci Portsmouth NH5.0★ (15)In Portsmouth
Wiberg Law Office, PLLC5.0★ (12)In Portsmouth

How we ranked Portsmouth social security disability lawyers

We scored 20 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Portsmouth, NH is Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 513 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Law Offices of Russell J. Goldsmith (#2) and Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers (#3) follow. We ranked 20 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Portsmouth?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 20 social security disability lawyers serving Portsmouth, NH. 1 of them is based in Portsmouth; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

7 ranked social security disability lawyers in Portsmouth post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers (#1), Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers (#3) and Stephen Law Group 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 Portsmouth work on weekends?

8 of 20 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers (#1), Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers (#3) and Legal Rights Advocates, Inc. (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Portsmouth social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 20 rated social security disability lawyers in Portsmouth is 4.8★, with a median of 39 reviews. Legal Rights Advocates, Inc. has the most, 777 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Portsmouth count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, NH 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 Portsmouth, NH 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 Portsmouth?

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 Portsmouth

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 20 social security disability lawyers serving Portsmouth.