Thank you so much for helping my son get approved!!

*Added review in response to Christopher Coats comment to the response below 04/09/25.* Just because I didn’t leave a voicemail doesn’t mean I didn’t call. And contrary to what you said about not speaking about my case in particular, you are in fact speaking about it as seen in your first comment when you refer to validating Anna on what she told me. You then again infer that if you moved on with my case that it would be considered fraudulent and deceptive. Not only did you actually refer to my case in particular, you clearly insulted the trauma that I went through in my time in service by calling it fraudulent and deceptive. And then you continue to cover up your egregious actions by saying it’s all a miscommunication and that I don’t know what qualifies someone for SSDI and don’t know what SGA is. I had a deadline to submit my SSA package. I went to your firm for help. Instead of helping me you and your firm didn’t even attempt to contact me on any progress you have made on my case. You and your firm deliberately waited until my deadline was up. I had to call your office to figure out what was going on and only when I called your office is when you and firm said you can’t help me. That was already near the deadline. I have severe degenerative arthritis in both knees. You screwed me. A disabled veteran. *Added Review in response to the owner Christopher Coats' statements below, since I'm not able to respond directly to his comment for whatever reason.* Hello Chris. I did try calling you as you invited me to, but your phone went straight to voicemail. I would like to address what you are implying in your statements. In your first paragraph, you are implying that my disabilities are fraudulent and that I was fraudulently applying for SSDI benefits. I was blown down by an aircraft engine at 1500 horsepower in the line of duty and thus continue to suffer from multiple injuries. So how dare you assume that any part of my case is fraudulent or deceptive. Second, there is a criteria that needs to be met in regards to Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA). Just because someone is working doesn't mean that they are making SGA and if they're not then they are eligible to receive SSDI. So your declaration that a person cannot be working at all in order to receive SSDI benefits is false and deceptive. The SSDI program itself doesn't even prohibit beneficiaries from working. People who are receiving SSDI benefits can still work, but their earnings from that job are capped as stated in the program. So after correcting what you have said, it still makes no sense as to why you and your firm have chosen not to help me. A disabled veteran. I DO NOT recommend your firm to anyone. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I would not recommend this firm at all. I’m a disabled veteran with severe arthritis. I asked Coats and Todd to help me get social security disability income. The case worker in charge of my case was Anna. I had up to December last year to turn in an application. After December I could no longer submit an application. I gave Anna my medical documentation. She gave them to attorney and they were supposed to work on my case. Come close to the December deadline, I called Coats and Todd to see what the status was with submitting my application as I have not heard from them in over a month. Anna told me that the attorney was not going to accept working on my case because they believe at Coats and Todd that Social security disability income is only for those who can’t work. This is far from the truth. If what they said was true, the SSA would not pay out a maximum of $1500 to recipients who are working while at the same time receiving SSDI. So to recap Coats and Todd blatantly lied to me about SSDI and they were waiting for the December deadline to expire before ever contacting me. If you’re a veteran or anyone who is looking for advocacy for SSI or SSDI, look elsewhere. You want honest trustworthy people working your case. Stay away from Coats and Todd.

They are great people and have helped and are helping me through the process of getting my SSD. Thank you very much, and may God bless their business.

Awesome group of people helped me get approved

I called to ask about help and I was told I don’t meet criteria for them to take my case. I then asked what did I say that doesn’t meet your criteria? She just kept saying that I didn’t meet criteria. I have s as heart condition and I had filled my own social security and I don’t know what I’m doing I need help. I can’t believe I can’t get help from them.

We contacted Coats & Todd to help my uncle with his disability, and he gathered all the necessary information to be able to get the process restarted (as he had tried to apply for disability a decade earlier) and when they asked for a certain information from the Social Security office the DLI because of his previous application status, they said the date meant he wasn’t eligible for help even though he had since had a stroke and other ailments pop up. They didn’t really explain anything further besides we weren’t eligible cuz of the DLI so we didn’t know how to proceed and still don’t. I thought the whole purpose of contacting a disability lawyer was to help people navigate situations like this because it’s very confusing, not throw them to the wind.

Not impressed. Pretty much paid them for nothing. I filed all the paperwork and made in person visits to G.P. SS office. The three women who "worked"

You wont find anyone better !! Fantastic 3. From the receptionist up to the attorneys, they are all 5 star rating in my book and at a surprising low fee. My sweetie had been turned down different times. Within a year, he had his answers and soon the mone6was there. It was a great experience!!!

Ms. Catherine is an absolute SUPERSTAR! When she says she doesn’t give up on a case, she absolutely means it! I tried on my own to file a disability case and was so frustrated with social security I let that case terminate and tried again using this firm. Complete and total satisfaction doesn’t begin to explain my feelings for the service I received. I know I am a difficult person to satisfy but this law firm DID the job.

Refused to take case because "there wasn't a high likelihood of success" and claimed that I would most likely be ineligible because I'm able to attend school (nevermind that I can only attend one incredibly specific program because it's completely remote AND part-time). I've been fired from TWO jobs due to having to take extensive time off for medical reasons AND been denied for government-funded unemployment benefits because I am not "able" to attend work on a full time basis. Just as a note- there is NO law or statute that states that attending school makes you ineligible for benefits. In fact, most independent sites encourage pursuing higher education even WHILE receiving benefits. I was also unable to speak with an attorney directly as to what their actual legal basis was for not taking the case, and I suspect it's because they didn't want to waste time or resources on something that wasn't a guaranteed success. I SPECIFICALLY contacted this firm after being denied by two others BECAUSE they have "don't give up even if you've been told no- WE can still help you" ALL over their website. So what do you do when the "last resort" form tells you that it's hopeless? I think that's what makes this specific denial sting more than anything else- the false hope.

Coats and Todd did a great job. I have MS and can't work anymore. They were honest with me and told me SSI is way behind so it took a little longer. They stayed in touch and let me know what the status was with my application. Once everything was cleared my payments started right away. A huge thank you to them for all of their help getting me approved and in the system.

Coats & Todd law firm was amazing in winning my case! They are organized and helpful during each step of the claim process. They were patient and answered any questions or concerns that I had along the way. Mr. Blair was exceptional in preparing me for my hearing and I could not have done any of this without this law firm and my lawyer Mr. Blair. I am very satisfied. I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for representation.

They help me get mine. I highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you Mr. Coats......

Reached out with no response. Have a case that's dire need and I have all info..easy in my eyes. Next is a hearing. It's been 2 yrs. My Attorneys are out of town as well but referred by but a no go I guess!!

Atticus, and Coats and Todd accomplished in two months what myself and three other law firms taking years could not. They won my Social Security Disability award. Thank you Atticus. Thank you Coats and Todd.

I would recommend them to everyone who has filed for disability. They are very quick to respond to your questions and any/all requests from social security. I was represented with them and received my award immediately after the final decision and court date.

Reached out with no response. Have a case that's dire need and I have all info..easy in my eyes. Next is a hearing. It's been 2 yrs. My Attorneys are out of town as well but referred by but a no go I guess!!

Nothing but praise for the hard work and effort put forth by this firm. First thing you have to understand is this is a long drawn out process, not a race or even a marathon!! Chances are you will be denied multiple times, not because you aren’t being represented well but because of the system. It’s very frustrating dealing with everything and so easy to blame it on who is representing you. Throughout the process which in my case was I believe 27 months I was in constant communication, EVERY phone call was promptly returned and every question answered. I highly recommend Coats and Todd and I firmly believe without their expertise I would not have received a favorable outcome with my case. Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication.