Why You Should Hire an Attorney for Your Disability Claim

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Amazing law firm they helped me win my appeal they even called a week later to ask if I needed help with anything else. The follow showed me what an amazing law firm they are and that they actually care about the clients. I would give 10 stars if I could thanks again
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Vahan
20 days ago
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I was originally denied my EDD disability benefits in California, but Pershing Square Law Firm, PC stepped in and filed an appeal. They got my temporary disability benefits approved within 30 days. Every member of the firm I spoke to was very professional, and the team was responsive, kind and really knew the process. I highly recommend them if you’re facing a denial.
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26 days ago
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Well, I have to say that if I could give a 100 million stars, I would Assaf really did create a miracle? I appreciate all the work. Thank you to the whole law firm. And most of all, thank you
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Tamara Utterback
27 days ago
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They are the best always fighting for you they’re never stop doing it I am very proud and satisfied with my lawyer they won my case thanks for eveer guys good team
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Dio
32 days ago
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I highly recommend and appreciate this firm. I had an EDD conundrum very very time consuming and had alot of moving parts. I had no idea what to do when it all started. Everyone's case is different but trust the process. Charlie will fight for you. Charlie and Alison were communicating with me throughout this journey. Thank you Charlie 😊
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LaTonya Stewart
50 days ago
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I wanna start by saying how satisfied and happy I am to have found Pershing law firm They were able to help me get my EDD case resolved results were amazing. Their staff was super friendly, helpful and diligent in their work 10 out of 10 would recommend if you are in need of help with the Edd this firm is who you need
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wilburg cornejo
76 days ago
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Absolutely will recommend Charlie Minchenberg. Won my case even though I was incarcerated. 100 percent reccomend this law firm as well Charlie.
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Christian Rubalcava
92 days ago
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I like to thank the Team at Pershing square, Dafne, Assaf, and Daniel for helping me through 2 cases. I owe Assaf a big thanks for winning the PUA case for me years ago and this time Daniel for his excellent guidance with my EDD case. Especially a case that’s classified as voluntary quit ( one of the harder cases to fight). To all the people complaining about how little the attorney does during the hearing you shouldn’t, because in these cases, all the judge really cares about is your testimony and your opponents testimony if there are any, it is not criminal defense stuff. Daniel did a tremendous job helping me prepare and I was nailing the judges questions. At last, thank you guys so much again. This is the end of my dealings with EDD for my lifetime and to all of you reading this, they are absolutely the best reliable attorneys to hire if it is a tough case.
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The New Right
139 days ago
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There truly are not enough words to express how grateful I am to Pershing Square Law Firm, especially Charlie, Alexis, and their entire team. They helped me through an incredibly stressful EDD overpayment appeal case that had been weighing heavily on me and my family for a long time. From the very beginning, they treated me with kindness, patience, professionalism, and genuine care. At a time when I felt anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about the future, they gave me reassurance, guidance, and confidence throughout the entire process. They never made me feel like just another case. They listened to my situation, believed in me, and fought hard on my behalf every step of the way. Charlie represented me with incredible professionalism and dedication, and Alexis was always responsive, supportive, and compassionate whenever I had questions or concerns. Their communication and commitment truly made one of the hardest situations in my life feel manageable. Thanks to their hard work and persistence, we were able to achieve a positive outcome in my case, which brought an enormous sense of relief to me and my family. Looking back now, the retainer fee was absolutely worth it for the peace of mind, support, and outcome they helped me achieve. If anyone is dealing with an EDD overpayment or appeal issue and wants a team that genuinely cares about their clients, I wholeheartedly recommend Pershing Square Law Firm. I am beyond thankful for everything they did for me. Thank you again to Charlie, Alexis, and the entire team from the bottom of my heart.
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Ai N
140 days ago
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I had a great experience working with Pershing Square Law Firm, specifically with my attorney, Charlie. I hired him at the beginning of February, and in less than a month, I already had a hearing date and my case was successfully settled. I was honestly a little hesitant at first because my situation dated back three to four years, and I had spent a long time searching for an unemployment lawyer without any luck. Finding this firm was a huge relief. Charlie was professional, efficient, and helped move my case forward much faster than I expected. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome, and I’m so grateful to finally have this behind me so I can move forward with my life. I highly recommend Pershing Square Law Firm to anyone dealing with unemployment issues—they truly made a stressful situation so much easier.
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187 days ago

Suffering from an injury that keeps you from returning to work for several months can be dispiriting. However, it’s even more distressing when you learn that California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) denied your disability claim. But that’s where an attorney can help. It’s time to learn why you should hire an attorney for your disability claim.

An Attorney Can Explain the Denial

You may not be an expert in the legal system, but an experienced attorney is. When you seek their counsel, they can explain why the EDD rejected your claim and what you may have done wrong.

They Can Help You File an Appeal

The next step is to file your appeal, where you can include the reason why you believe you should get benefits and supportive evidence. Another reason why you should hire an attorney for your disability claim is that they can guide you in filling out the application and make recommendations during the process.

An Attorney Can Represent You in Your Hearing

After you file the appeal, the EDD may still deny your eligibility. However, it will send your appeal to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, which will arrange a date for a hearing. And having an attorney in this process can benefit you.

The attorney can use their expertise to help you prepare for that important day. They can also represent you during the hearing as you make your case.

Having an attorney involved makes the process of pursuing benefits more manageable, mainly because someone is tracking the deadlines and framing the evidence.

Our note on when an attorney helps with a short-term disability claim covers this in more detail. If you believe the EDD denied a claim wrongly, our short-term disability team works with claimants on appeals.

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Focused guidance for the California EDD issue you are facing.

14+ Years of Experience in Complex EDD Matters

We chose to focus exclusively on California EDD appeals, so our attorneys, case managers, and client relations team work within one system, one state, and one area of law.

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