About Utah Disability Law
At Matthew Nielson Disability Law, we help people file for and get Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income.
We know Social Security Law and Procedures
As a qualified lawyer and advocate of your case, we know how claims are approved. We know the Social Security rules on medical conditions and work history.
We know how to gather relevant case information, analyze it correctly and use it to craft a strong case towards winning your claim.
Our Team
Attorney, Matthew Nielson and his father, advocate Barrie Nielson, have 38 years of combined experience working with SSD and SSI clients.
Matthew Nielson has been practicing before the Social Security Administration on behalf of clients since 1999. Barrie Nielson is a former rehabilitation counselor who testified before Social Security for 15 years before representing claimants with their disability claims. Along with their office personnel, Ben and John, they have helped thousands of clients across the country with their SSD questions and claims.
Matthew Nielson Disability Law is unique in that we will work with clients from the very beginning of the claim through its final resolution. Most lawyers will only become involved if a claim has already been denied. However, we help clients prepare their initial application, which goes a long way towards setting up for a favorable decision from the start.
You will find that our reputation of excellent service shines from the moment we answer our phones, through our work with claimants, even at times, long past the decision they receive. We often appeal post hearing cases and have been successful in obtaining reversals and remands from the Appeals Council.
We also help you find the resources you need to help you with medical expenses or to help you get back on your way to work.
You Get One On One Service
Because filing for Social Security Disability can be a daunting task, we work with you from the initial consultation, through the application process and through any appeals process.
Few claimants understand Federal regulations and Social Security rules, let alone the medical and vocational aspects of their case.
We meet with you in person to gather relevant information. We know what evidence must be given for your initial application and the appeals process.
As a result hiring us to represent you could significantly reduce the amount of time spent on your claim.
Don’t Let Money Be an Issue
We do not get paid until you get the Social Security benefits you deserve. Even our initial consultation is free, with out obligation. We take clients on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no fee until your claim is successful.
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We work with you through the entire process.
Get the money you deserve.
Utah Social Security Disability Advocate, Barrie Nielson
Barrie has a Bachelor Degree of Science from Brigham Young University in Provo Utah. His Master Degree of Liberal Studies is from the University of Oklahoma in Norman. He chose this degree because he was able to study Social Security Disability insurance. His thesis is a study on the success of the the work incentives program that is part of the Social Security Act.
Service as a Social Security Disability Advocate
Barrie worked for twenty-one years with the Utah Division of Rehabilitation Services, the state agency that serves the disabled community. At the time he left he was the Director of the Vocational Evaluation Unit, supervising three locations, Ogden, Salt Lake, and Provo. Concurrent with his employment with Utah State Government he was an approved vocational expert for the Social Security Administration’s Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. He appeared as a witness in more that 1700 cases.
Barrie is a member of the National Association of Disability Representatives. He has passed the rigorous Social Security Disability Law test that allows him to receive direct payment for the successful representation of claimants. He has been a Social Security Disability Advocate since 1992 and is an accredited claimant’s representative through the National Association of Disability Representatives.
Barrie served for seven years on the Utah Disability Determinations Services Advisory Board, 1998-2005.
Barrie and his wife of forty two years live in Sandy, Utah and are the proud parents of five children and eight grandchildren.
“I was very successful at managing personnel for the Division of Rehabilitation Services. I really loved the people, both the clients and the staff. Nevertheless, I enjoy, even more, the personal relationships that I have as a Social Security Disability Advocate. There is rarely a day that goes by without a sincere “thank you” from someone I have helped. I have an unusually satisfying job at which I excel.
We have a wonderful hand picked staff. I could not have more confidence in their ability. Matthew is so smart. When I go to him with a question he always has the answer.
Everyday I see our staff go the extra mile to serve people.”
Barrie Nielson, Utah Social Security Disability Advocate
Utah Disability Lawyer, Matthew Nielson
Born and raised in Utah, Matthew attended Hillcrest High School before serving as a missionary for two years in Seoul, Korea.
He attended BYU and graduated with a Juris Doctorate in December 1999. Upon graduating, Matthew began practicing in his own Disability Law office, helping disability claimants. He has served on the advisory boards of the MS Society of Utah and Disability Determination Services.
He is married with 3 children.
“At Matthew Nielson Disability Law, we help people file for and get Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income. There are several ways a person can be found disabled, we can help you know if you are likely to win your claim.
Your Social Security disability application process will be far less complicated if you are prepared to provide the Social Security Administration with the information it needs to process your disability claim. We help you do that.
Our team is proud of the friendly, personalized service we give each of our clients and the respect with which we treat them. With our wealth of knowledge regarding the SSD process, we have built an impressive network of contacts to assist clients at all of the various stages.”
Utah Social Security Disability Advocate, Benjamin Nielson
Ben joined the firm in March of 2009 and serves as a Social Security Disability Advocate
Ben has served for two years on the Utah Disability Determinations Services Advisory Board, Nov 2014-2016.
He has passed the rigorous Social Security Disability Law test.
Ben is married and lives in Stansbury Park, Utah with his wife Misty and five children.
“My goal is to do my best for each client giving the best representation I can and maximize their chance to get a favorable decision.”