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Carol Avard
875 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL
Practices
5.0
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11 Reviews
4.2
Google reviews rating
208 Reviews
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Education
1980:
University of New Hampshire School of Law
1971:
Harvard University, BA - Bachelor of Arts
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4.2
219 reviews
5.0
4.2
Janice shaw
10 Feb, 2025
I'm thankful for them they took my case when no one else would.
I had been on ssdi and last year ssdi cut me off after spending months going back and forth asking me to submit updated info. In the end they cut me off saying they didn't get any updated info from my Dr's. I asked my Dr and was told ssdi never requested anything from them. So I got on the phone called about a dozen law offices. The other said they o ly delta with initially getting it then I found this offce explained everything to a clerk who said they felt i had a good case but have to verify with their lawyer and would call me back. A few minutes later he was back with me getting all the details. They filed the appeal for me and did the contact with the ssdi department even kept my insurance why I was going through the process. No mind you I did have to pay for it but in the end I got the funds from them back when they gave me my ssdi back. At 60 years oul and unable to work and being 100% disabled veteran if they hadn't helped i figure i probably wouldn't have got it back this quickly if at all. They do tell you upfront that it could take about a year and a half or more so I'm pleasantly surprised that from the time I contacted them in June last year because my June payment was going to be ly last but ofcorse I didn't think about the fact you get June payment in July. So from July till first week of February . I'm very impressed.
The staff was always friendly. I never had to go into their office I did everything through phone, mail and email.
The only reason for a 4 was I still had to fill out all the paperwork for ssdi myself. When I initially got it the place that was helping me even did the paperwork for me. So that's kind of what I expected. I'm not great with filling out paperwork lol
If I contacted them they were always prompt with a response.
If I ever have a reason for a lawyer office again and it's something they handle they will have my business.
It was a pleasure.
Thanks again
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Kristy brown
07 Jan, 2025
My experience with Avard , Micheal Sexton, my attorney is more than disappointing. I am well aware of the process for disability claims for I represented myself for 2 years. After being denied, I was referred to them. The lack of communication is unacceptable. I was a client for over 3 years. I wasn’t made aware of all of my responsibilities to obtain medical records until the last 3 months before my trial. A lot of the information they had in my file was completely incorrect. My age at the time was incorrect. They had no clue I was a widow of 9 years, which also falls into other disability categories. My medical conditions were stated incorrect. I was also sent to a Physician that stated my conditions incorrect. Had I had been informed to gather all of my medical and mental health records prior to 3 months of my trial, I would have done so. A major car accident lead to some of my disabilities. Those records were destroyed because it had been 10 years, 2 months prior to my trial. I am unable to support myself due to multiple conditions. The back and forth of Disability and SSI has left me with nothing. I will never recommend this Law firm and will definitely let everyone know how insufficient they are with their communication. How they do not even see you as a person till deadline and then have it all wrong! One of my statements from the Judge quotes ”client claims to have Hyper Mobility disorder due to a vehicle accident in 2014.” That is the most ridiculous statement I have ever heard of. My Hyper Mobility issue is a birth defect. It has nothing to do with the accident, nor the titanium that has rebuilt my shattered right foot, or my spine and neck issues. What a load of crap!! I am now left pocket change and a very small amount to live on. This is absurd and I will tell Everyone how ridiculous this law firm is. I am not the first to be disappointed and I surely won’t be the last. I hope they enjoy taking money from the people who actually need it! Good Riddance!!!!
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Cloud walls
12 Dec, 2024
william and his staff have been working on my case and i can honestly say they have exceeded all expectations
they are very prompt and professional
it feels like i am there only case
i have highly recommend less than a handful of companies in my life and they are the single best of those
call them and trust them to help you
you will be cared for
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Top review highlights
Pros
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Knowledgeable and experienced attorneys who are well-versed in Social Security law
“As far as their expertise in the law you cannot find a more knowledgeable firm and they will do everything in their power to get you what is deserved.”
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Dedicated and hardworking staff who go above and beyond to support clients
“Kimberly was quick to help me and answer any questions and to get me the appointments I needed.”
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Compassionate and empathetic approach, treating clients with care and understanding
“I was relieved beyond words when I learned that the decision from SSA was in my favor. For the last three months, I was reassured knowing that you were representing me with expertise and compassion.”
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Successful track record of winning disability cases and getting clients the benefits they deserve
“I won my case due to their hard work and dedication to the client, I strongly recommend this firm to anyone needing representation and you would be doing yourself an injustice by going with any other Law Firm.”
Cons
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Lack of communication and responsiveness from the firm, making it difficult for clients to stay informed on the progress of their cases
“Communication with the office was sporadic at best. I wasn't kept well informed as to the progress of my case and it was difficult to get answers.”
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High staff turnover and inconsistent representation, with clients often dealing with multiple case managers
“I spoke with several different people over time (I had no clue what their titles were, just names). I started to keep a journal of the date, time, who I spoke to and about what. People constantly changed.”
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09 Jun, 2016 by Miguel
I was in a car accident earlier this year and it was a difficult time for me and my family. Steven was there to help me every step of the way. He was very professional and always updated me throughout the case. In addition, his staff was always very professional and friendly. I would highly recommend Steven Martin!
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01 Jan, 2020 by Joanna
Mr. Youngner’s services are exceedingly professional, expert and effective. My case involved delicate interaction with local and higher Headquarters military authorities and necessitated an insightful and experienced understanding of U.S.Code and Military Law and the nuanced application of each. In all, Mr. Youngner's level of expertise and communication skills were direct, insightful and complete, enabling optimum case resolution.
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11 Dec, 2019 by Anonymous
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05 Oct, 2019 by William
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Mr. Youngner and his team kept me informed of the status of my case at regular intervals. He sets reasonable expectations and meets them.
Dealing with a large and impersonal bureaucracy, a person needs an advocate as effective as Mr. Youngner. I highly recommend Mr. Youngner.
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