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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Somersworth, NH: 2026 rankings

14 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 Somersworth: Law Offices of Russell J. Goldsmith, LFR Score 61/100; 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Ward Law Group, PLLC, 315 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #5.

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

14 Somersworth social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 14 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Somersworth 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 Somersworth at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Offices of Russell J. Goldsmith614.5★ (45)York Beach, 13 mi away—Top score
2Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers614.9★ (105)Manchester, 35 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Stephen Law Group Injury Lawyers594.9★ (266)Manchester, 35 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Law Offices of Russell J. Goldsmith574.6★ (31)Bedford, 38 mi away——
5Ward Law Group, PLLC544.9★ (315)Manchester, 35 mi away—Most reviews
6Stephen Law Group Injury Lawyers535.0★ (13)Saco, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Maine Social Security Disability Lawyer524.6★ (23)Saco, 26 mi away——
8The Coolidge Law Firm523.9★ (26)Somersworth——
9Roundy Law Offices524.6★ (18)Dover, 5 mi away——
10Seaton & Lohr515.0★ (4)Dover, 5 mi away——

All 14 social security disability lawyers in Somersworth, 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.

  2. #2 Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers

    Based in Manchester, 35 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 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
    View profile for Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers(603) 802-7704

  5. #5 Ward Law Group, PLLC

    Based in Manchester, 35 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 315 Google reviews, the most in Somersworth.

    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
    View profile for Ward Law Group, PLLC(603) 232-5220

  8. #8 The Coolidge Law Firm

    Based in Somersworth

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 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
    View profile for The Coolidge Law Firm(603) 692-4282

  9. #9 Roundy Law Offices

    Based in Dover, 5 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 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
    View profile for Roundy Law Offices(603) 743-4800

  10. #10 Seaton & Lohr

    Based in Dover, 5 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 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
    View profile for Seaton & Lohr(603) 743-3302

  11. #11 Jackson & MacNichol

    Based in South Portland, 38 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 138 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 138 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    238 Western Ave, South Portland, ME 04106
    View profile for Jackson & MacNichol

  12. #12 Michael P. Rainboth

    Based in Portsmouth, 14 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 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
    View profile for Michael P. Rainboth(603) 431-1993

  13. #13 Desmond, Rand & Guerard, P.A.

    Based in Westbrook, 38 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    55 Stroudwater St, Westbrook, ME 04092
    View profile for Desmond, Rand & Guerard, P.A.(207) 854-1218

  14. #14 Zakre Law Office

    Based in Concord, 34 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4 Park St, Concord, NH 03301
    View profile for Zakre Law Office(603) 224-4400

Also serving Somersworth

11 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 Somersworth
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Brian R Barrington Attorney, Coolidge Law Firm4.2★ (9)In Somersworth
James McDaniel, Attorney At Law4.8★ (24)In Somersworth
Linda J. Spiller, Esq.34 mi
Nossiff & Giampa, P.C.28 mi
Peter Marsh Law Office5.0★ (1)34 mi
Project SSDI - Social Security Disability Information33 mi
Proulx Law Offices35 mi
Renowned Social Security Lawyers & Advocates33 mi
Rock & Tebbetts, P.C.36 mi
Routhier's Law Office2.6★ (5)In Somersworth
Shoen Legal Services4.5★ (11)In Somersworth

How we ranked Somersworth social security disability lawyers

We scored 14 Somersworth 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 Somersworth 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 Somersworth: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Somersworth, NH is Law Offices of Russell J. Goldsmith with an LFR Score of 61/100. It has 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews. Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers (#2) and Stephen Law Group Injury Lawyers (#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 Somersworth?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 14 social security disability lawyers serving Somersworth, NH. 1 of them is based in Somersworth; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 11 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

3 ranked social security disability lawyers in Somersworth post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers (#2), Stephen Law Group Injury Lawyers (#3) and Stephen Law Group Injury Lawyers (#6). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Somersworth work on weekends?

3 of 14 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers (#2), Stephen Law Group Injury Lawyers (#3) and Stephen Law Group Injury Lawyers (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Somersworth social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 14 rated social security disability lawyers in Somersworth is 4.6★, with a median of 25 reviews. Ward Law Group, PLLC has the most, 315 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Somersworth count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Somersworth 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 Somersworth, 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 Somersworth, 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 Somersworth?

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 Somersworth

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

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