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Join Disability Law experts Scott Daniels and Brian Mittman for this CLE program on how to best advocate for your client in a Social Security Disability hearing. They will share their wisdom on the two types of experts that may testify, what kind of testimony the experts will provide, and how to deal with uncooperative or hostile expert witnesses. In the second part, the presenters will shed light on how to overcome common barriers in these cases. Specifically, they will discuss eligibility issues, lack of medical evidence, and gaps in a claimant’s work history. Finally, the program will highlight some frequent mistakes made by Administrative Law Judges. Through their enthusiasm for this topic and candor with audience members,  Daniels and Mittman will keep you entertained as they teach plaintiffs' attorneys how to zealously represent their clients at these important hearings.

Agenda:

I. Medical Experts
II. Vocational Experts
III. Eligibility Issues
IV. Lack of Evidence
V. Work History
VI. Mistakes of Administrative Law Judge