If Social Security denied your disability claim, you are not unusual and you are not out of options. Most first applications are turned down, and the people who win benefits are usually the ones who appeal with a lawyer who does this work every day. A good Henderson disability attorney costs you nothing up front, gathers the medical evidence Social Security actually wants to see, and represents you at the hearing where most cases are finally won. Every firm below has a verifiable Social Security disability practice serving Henderson and the Las Vegas valley, and each was confirmed across at least two independent sources.
Updated November 02, 202511 min readEditorially independent
Social Security runs two disability programs, and most lawyers here handle both. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) pays workers who paid into the system through payroll taxes and can no longer work because of a medical condition expected to last at least a year. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) pays people with very limited income and resources, whether or not they have a long work history. The medical standard is the same for both: you have to show your condition keeps you from doing substantial work. A lawyer's job is to translate your diagnosis, treatment records, and daily limits into the proof Social Security's rules require.
Denials are normal, not a verdict on your case. Nevada's initial approval rate is low, and a large share of valid claims are rejected the first time over missing records or paperwork problems. You generally have 60 days from the date on a denial notice to appeal, and missing that window can force you to start over and lose months of back pay. The strongest move is to call a lawyer as soon as you are denied, because the appeal, especially the hearing in front of an administrative law judge, is where representation makes the biggest difference.
What this costs is set by federal law, so price is rarely a reason to wait. Social Security disability lawyers work on contingency and are paid only if you win. The fee is capped at 25 percent of your past-due benefits, up to a federal maximum of 7,200 dollars in 2025, and it comes out of your back pay rather than your pocket. Consultations are free. Each firm below was confirmed across at least two independent sources, including Super Lawyers, Justia, Avvo, Expertise.com, and the firms' own published profiles, and each maintains a real Nevada practice serving Henderson and greater Las Vegas.
How we picked these 8: We cross-referenced peer rankings and directories (Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, Justia, Expertise.com, FindLaw) and each firm's own published practice pages. Every firm below appeared in at least two independent sources and has a verifiable Henderson-area disability practice. We do not accept payment for placement, and we do not write sponsored reviews. More on our methodology →
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Cannon Disability Law
Serves Henderson & Las Vegas, NVSocial Security disability onlyFree consultation
Practice focus: SSDI, SSI, disability denials, ALJ hearings, appeals
Cannon Disability Law concentrates on Social Security disability and has, by the firm's account, won more than 20,000 disability cases and over 100 million dollars in past-due and ongoing benefits across its decades of practice. Attorney Gerald Welt received the Nevada Justice Association's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019 and has served as the Nevada chair of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, the main professional group for disability lawyers.
Why they made the list: A disability-only practice with deep hearing experience for claimants who have already been denied.
Fee structure
Contingency capped by federal law (25% of back pay, max $7,200 in 2025)
Practice focus: Social Security disability claims, denials, hearings
Social Security Lawyers of Nevada represents claimants in and around Henderson and pushes hard to secure federal benefits for people who can no longer work. Founding attorney Hal LaPray has practiced law for more than 25 years, and the firm focuses its energy on the Social Security disability process from application through hearing.
Why they made the list: A focused disability practice for Henderson residents who want a lawyer who handles these claims day in and day out.
Fee structure
Contingency capped by federal law (25% of back pay, max $7,200 in 2025)
Las Vegas, NV (serves Henderson)Injury & disabilityFree consultation
Practice focus: Social Security disability, SSI, personal injury, workers' comp
The Richard Harris Law Firm has operated in Southern Nevada since 1980 and runs a dedicated Social Security disability department alongside its larger injury practice. With thousands of online client reviews and a long Las Vegas track record, the firm helps Henderson-area claimants file, appeal, and prepare for disability hearings.
Why they made the list: A large, well-reviewed Las Vegas firm with the staff to manage a disability claim from filing to hearing.
Fee structure
Contingency capped by federal law (25% of back pay, max $7,200 in 2025)
Las Vegas, NV (serves Henderson)Injury, workers' comp & SSDFree consultation
Practice focus: Social Security disability, SSI, workers' compensation, injury
Shook & Stone is a full-service Nevada firm with more than 27 years fighting for clients in personal injury, workers' compensation, and Social Security disability. The firm handles SSDI and SSI claims for workers across the valley including Henderson and is a familiar name for disability and workers'-comp matters in Clark County.
Why they made the list: A practical choice when a disabling injury overlaps with a workers' compensation or injury claim.
Fee structure
Contingency capped by federal law (25% of back pay, max $7,200 in 2025)
Las Vegas, NV (serves Henderson)Social Security disabilityFree consultation
Practice focus: SSDI, SSI, disability appeals, ALJ hearings
Roeschke Law, LLC is a Social Security disability firm based in Las Vegas that serves claimants throughout Nevada, including Henderson, as well as nationally. The practice centers on disability benefits, guiding people through applications, reconsideration, and hearings before administrative law judges.
Why they made the list: A disability-centered firm for claimants who want representation focused squarely on Social Security.
Fee structure
Contingency capped by federal law (25% of back pay, max $7,200 in 2025)
Las Vegas, NV (serves Henderson)Injury, comp & disabilityFree consultation
Practice focus: Social Security disability, workers' compensation, personal injury
Greenman, Goldberg, Raby & Martinez is one of Southern Nevada's long-established firms and represents clients in Social Security disability alongside workers' compensation and personal injury. The firm serves the greater Las Vegas valley including Henderson and has decades of community roots.
Why they made the list: A long-standing Southern Nevada firm for disability claims tied to a workplace injury or accident.
Fee structure
Contingency capped by federal law (25% of back pay, max $7,200 in 2025)
Serves Henderson & Las Vegas, NVDisability & injuryConsultation available
Practice focus: SSDI, SSI, workers' compensation, personal injury, criminal defense
Michael P. Kimbrell is licensed in both Nevada and Arizona and handles Social Security disability (SSDI and SSI) cases along with workers' compensation, personal injury, and criminal matters. He is conversant in Spanish, which helps the firm serve Henderson's Spanish-speaking residents through the disability process.
Why they made the list: A solo practitioner option, including Spanish-language service, for SSDI and SSI claims.
Fee structure
Contingency capped by federal law (25% of back pay, max $7,200 in 2025)
Serves Henderson, NVSocial Security disabilityConsultation available
Practice focus: Social Security disability, SSI, denials and appeals
Carmichael Law Group, LLC represents Social Security disability claimants who file through the Henderson Social Security field office and the broader Las Vegas area. The firm walks clients through the disability claim and appeal process and is set up to serve Henderson residents close to home.
Why they made the list: A disability firm oriented around the Henderson Social Security field office and local claimants.
Fee structure
Contingency capped by federal law (25% of back pay, max $7,200 in 2025)
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How to choose between them in Henderson
Pick a lawyer who lives in disability law. Social Security rules are their own world. A firm that handles SSDI and SSI every day will know what medical evidence the judge wants and how to present your limits.
Move fast after a denial. You generally have 60 days from a denial notice to appeal. Calling quickly protects that deadline and your back pay; waiting can force you to start the whole claim over.
Understand the fee, which is fixed. Every disability lawyer charges the same federally capped contingency, 25 percent of past-due benefits up to 7,200 dollars in 2025, paid only if you win. So compare experience and attention, not price.
Ask who handles your hearing. Most claims are won at the hearing before an administrative law judge. Ask whether the attorney, not just a staff member, will prepare you and appear with you.
What disability help typically costs in Henderson
The cost of a disability lawyer in Henderson is set by federal law, so it is one of the few legal decisions where you do not have to shop on price:
Free consultation: Every firm here reviews your situation at no charge, so you can learn whether you have a strong claim before committing to anything.
Contingency, paid only if you win: Disability lawyers are paid a percentage of your past-due benefits and earn nothing if you do not win benefits.
Federal fee cap: The fee is capped at 25 percent of your back pay, up to a maximum of 7,200 dollars in 2025, and is withheld from your award rather than billed to you.
Case costs: Small costs like requesting medical records may be charged separately; ask each firm how it handles those, in writing, before you sign.
Because the fee is capped and only paid on a win, the real question is which firm will give your claim the most experienced attention, not which one is cheapest.
How long it takes
A Nevada disability claim moves through set stages, and the wait can be long, so starting early and appealing fast both matter:
Application: You file for SSDI or SSI with your medical records and work history. An initial decision commonly takes several months, and most first applications are denied.
Reconsideration: If denied, you ask Social Security to review the claim again. This step also often takes a few months and is frequently denied as well, which is normal.
Hearing before a judge: You request a hearing before an administrative law judge, where a lawyer's preparation matters most. The wait for a hearing date can run many months, sometimes more than a year.
Decision and back pay: After the hearing, the judge issues a decision. If you win, you receive ongoing benefits plus past-due benefits dating back through your claim, from which the capped fee is paid.
Red flags to watch for when hiring a disability lawyer in Henderson
Guaranteed outcomes. No ethical attorney can promise a specific result. If a firm guarantees a win, a number, or a court ruling, walk away.
The disappearing senior partner. You meet a named partner at intake, then never hear from them again while an unsupervised junior runs the file. Ask in writing who handles your matter day to day.
Pressure to sign on the spot. Reputable firms give you the engagement letter in writing and time to read it. High-pressure intake is a volume-mill signal.
No verifiable track record. Look for named results, peer rankings, board certifications, or bar recognition — not "we have helped thousands of clients."
Vague fees. Every legitimate firm will put the fee structure, what is covered, and what triggers extra charges in a written engagement letter.
10 questions to ask in your free consultation
Most of the firms on this list offer a free or low-cost initial call. Use it. Bring a written list and write down the answers, then compare across two or three firms before you sign anything.
Who, specifically, will handle my matter day to day? Get a name and a direct email, not just the firm.
How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years? You want a number, not a brochure line.
What is your fee, and what does it cover? Get the structure in writing before you sign.
What out-of-pocket costs am I responsible for, and when? Filing fees, records, and experts add up - ask now.
What is the realistic range of outcomes? A good lawyer gives a range; a weak one promises the high end.
How long will this take? An honest estimate, with the assumptions stated.
What is my deadline, and is it at risk? Many disability matters carry hard filing deadlines.
How often will I hear from you? Set the communication cadence now.
What can I do to help my own case? The best lawyers will give you homework.
What is the worst-case outcome? A lawyer who refuses to discuss downside risk is selling you something.
What to bring to your Henderson consultation
You will get more out of the first call if you arrive organized. For most disability matters, gather:
A short written timeline. Dates, names, and what happened, in order.
The key documents. Any contracts, letters, agreements, court orders, or filings you have received.
Your correspondence. Relevant emails, texts, or messages - and do not delete anything.
Any deadlines you know about. A court date, a signing deadline, or an agency notice.
Your questions. The 10 above are a good place to start.
If you are not sure whether something is relevant, bring it anyway. It is easier for a lawyer to set aside what does not matter than to chase down what you left at home.
Talk to a vetted Disability attorney in Henderson
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Frequently asked questions about disability lawyers in Henderson
Should I get a lawyer if Social Security already denied me?
Yes, and that is usually the best time to call. Most claims are denied at first, and represented claimants generally do better on appeal, especially at the hearing before a judge.
How long do I have to appeal a disability denial in Nevada?
Generally 60 days from the date on your denial notice. Miss that window and you may have to start a new application and lose back pay, so act quickly.
What does a disability lawyer cost in Henderson?
Nothing up front. Disability lawyers work on a federally capped contingency, 25 percent of your past-due benefits up to 7,200 dollars in 2025, paid only if you win.
What is the difference between SSDI and SSI?
SSDI pays workers who paid into Social Security through their jobs. SSI pays people with very limited income and resources. Many people qualify for one, and some for both; a lawyer can tell you which fits.
How long does the whole process take?
It varies widely. An initial decision takes months, and if you have to appeal to a hearing, the full process can run a year or more. Filing and appealing promptly helps.
What medical evidence do I need?
Records that show your diagnosis, treatment, and how your condition limits your ability to work day to day. A good lawyer knows what is missing and helps you gather it before the hearing.
Can I work at all while on disability?
There are limits. Social Security looks at whether you can do substantial work, and there are strict earnings thresholds. Tell your lawyer about any work so it does not jeopardize your claim.
One last thing. Choosing a lawyer is personal. Read the reviews. Call two or three firms before you sign. Ask each one: How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years? The answer tells you a lot. — The LawFirmSquare team
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