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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Statesville, NC: 2026 rankings

26 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 Statesville: Chad Brown Law, PLLC., LFR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 244 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers Charlotte, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 26.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, 3,130 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #5.

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

26 Statesville social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 26 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Statesville 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 Statesville at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Chad Brown Law, PLLC.634.9★ (244)Mooresville, 13 mi away—Top score
2Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers Charlotte634.9★ (62)Charlotte, 33 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Collins Price, PLLC614.9★ (21)Lexington, 36 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Attorney Charlie Hall (Law Office of Charles F. Hall, IV)604.9★ (216)Winston-Salem, 40 mi awaySat—
5Law Offices of James Scott Farrin594.9★ (3,130)Charlotte, 39 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
6Bridgman Gantt Law594.9★ (190)Charlotte, 40 mi away——
7Lund Law Carolina584.8★ (206)Charlotte, 39 mi away——
8Beth R Setzer Attorney at Law PC583.7★ (12)Statesville——
9Foothills Disability Law584.7★ (42)Hickory, 26 mi away——
10Law Office of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC574.9★ (276)Hickory, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 26 social security disability lawyers in Statesville, 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 Statesville

    #1 Chad Brown Law, PLLC.

    Based in Mooresville, 13 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 244 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 244 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    131 Plantation Ridge Dr Suite 100, Mooresville, NC 28117
    View profile for Chad Brown Law, PLLC.(336) 546-5066

  3. #3 Collins Price, PLLC

    Based in Lexington, 36 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    14 W 1st Ave B, Lexington, NC 27292
    View profile for Collins Price, PLLC(336) 793-9680

  6. #6 Bridgman Gantt Law

    Based in Charlotte, 40 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2125 Southend Dr Ste 453, Charlotte, NC 28203
    View profile for Bridgman Gantt Law(704) 815-6055

  7. #7 Lund Law Carolina

    Based in Charlotte, 39 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 206 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1100 S Mint St Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28203
    View profile for Lund Law Carolina(704) 412-4773

  9. #9 Foothills Disability Law

    Based in Hickory, 26 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 1st Ave NW Ste 611, Hickory, NC 28601
    View profile for Foothills Disability Law(828) 394-9657

  11. #11 Ayers, Ayers & Dressler

    Based in Charlotte, 39 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    301 S McDowell St #410, Charlotte, NC 28204
    View profile for Ayers, Ayers & Dressler(704) 377-5050

  13. #13 Anastopoulo Law Firm

    Based in Charlotte, 39 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 379 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 379 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    428 E 4th St #101, Charlotte, NC 28202
    View profile for Anastopoulo Law Firm(800) 777-7777

  16. #16 Melissa P Wilson LLC

    Based in Charlotte, 38 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2828 Queen City Dr A, Charlotte, NC 28208
    View profile for Melissa P Wilson LLC(704) 910-1700

  17. #17 Brod Disability Law

    Based in Winston-Salem, 38 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3410 Healy Dr Ste 201G, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for Brod Disability Law(336) 944-6786

  20. #20 Brooke & Brooke

    Based in Kannapolis, 23 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    101 S Main St, China Grove, NC 28023
    View profile for Brooke & Brooke(704) 857-6121

  21. #21 Patterson Law

    Based in Salisbury, 25 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    710 N Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144
    View profile for Patterson Law(704) 630-0089

  22. #22 Sorrell Law Firm

    Based in Concord, 29 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6573 Derby Ln NW, Concord, NC 28027
    View profile for Sorrell Law Firm(704) 784-0846

  25. #25 Cardinal Law Partners

    Based in Belmont, 38 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    112 Kenwood St, Belmont, NC 28012
    View profile for Cardinal Law Partners(833) 444-4257

All 26 social security disability lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

social security disability lawyers in Statesville, ranks 26 to 26
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Cecil R Jenkins Jr PA453.6★ (37)28 mi

Also serving Statesville

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 Statesville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alan G Carpenter PA4.7★ (57)In Statesville
Ashley Cannon, Attorney at Law4.1★ (111)In Statesville
Benbow, Davidson, & Martin, P.C.4.2★ (39)In Statesville
Brittany M. Cartner, PLLC4.7★ (86)In Statesville
Griffin Law, PLLC4.7★ (156)In Statesville
Lassiter & Lassiter, Attorneys at Law4.6★ (78)In Statesville
Law Offices of Bill J. Baity, Jr., PLLC4.5★ (145)In Statesville
Martinez Law5.0★ (62)In Statesville
McCrary Pack, PLLC - Statesville4.9★ (212)In Statesville
McKeny Law Firm4.7★ (73)In Statesville
Parker, Parker & Pittman - Attorneys at Law4.7★ (88)In Statesville
Pope McMillan, P.A.4.4★ (37)In Statesville
Pressly Thomas & Conley PA4.4★ (39)In Statesville
Ralston Benton Byerley & Moore, PLLC - Statesville, NC4.4★ (105)In Statesville
The Darty Law Firm, PLLC.4.2★ (103)In Statesville
The Law Office of Bryan A. Corbett, PLLC4.9★ (111)In Statesville
The Law Office of James M. Anderson, Jr., PLLC.4.9★ (416)In Statesville
The Law Office Of Michael D. Cleaves, PLLC4.9★ (98)In Statesville
W. Sloan Goforth, Attorney at Law4.5★ (80)In Statesville
Winthrop and Gaines Messick, PLLC4.4★ (38)In Statesville

How we ranked Statesville social security disability lawyers

We scored 26 Statesville 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 Statesville 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 Statesville: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Statesville, NC is Chad Brown Law, PLLC. with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 244 Google reviews. Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers Charlotte (#2) and Collins Price, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 26 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Statesville?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 26 social security disability lawyers serving Statesville, NC. 2 of them are based in Statesville; 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 Statesville are open 24/7?

5 ranked social security disability lawyers in Statesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers Charlotte (#2), Collins Price, PLLC (#3) and Law Offices of James Scott Farrin (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Statesville work on weekends?

6 of 26 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers Charlotte (#2), Collins Price, PLLC (#3) and Attorney Charlie Hall (Law Office of Charles F. Hall, IV) (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Statesville social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 26 rated social security disability lawyers in Statesville is 4.8★, with a median of 39 reviews. Law Offices of James Scott Farrin has the most, 3,130 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 Statesville count in this ranking?

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

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 Statesville

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 26 social security disability lawyers serving Statesville.

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