Practice Areas and Legal Definitions

Most attorneys do not handle Social Security disability and/or SSI cases. The attorney fees are set and limited by law and the field is highly technical. The outcome of your Social Security disability claim will affect the rest of your life. Before you hire a Social Security lawyer, take the time to make sure he or she is an expert. Do not hesitate to ask straightforward and probing questions about the nature and extent of your Social Security claim representation.

Social Security Disability (SSD):
Social Security provides Disability Insurance Benefits to those who have worked and paid Social Security taxes and have become disabled. In order to receive benefits, the claimant must establish 1) that the disabling condition makes it impossible to perform any substantial work, and 2) that the disability is expected to last at least a year or until death.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI):
Social Security provides SSI benefits for those who are severely disabled but not eligible to receive disability insurance benefits. This is usually because the claimant did not work long enough in Social Security covered employment to establish eligibility. SSI differs substantially from Social Security disability. The benefits are lower, there is no provision for dependent or survivors benefits, and the disabled person cannot own substantial assets or have substantial income from any source.

If you or someone you know needs the assistance of an experienced Michigan Social Security Disability Attorney, call Disability Attorneys of Michigan today at 866-770-2358, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule a free consultation.

If you or someone you know needs the assistance of an experienced Michigan Social Security Disability Attorney, call Disability Attorneys of Michigan today at 866-770-2358, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule a free consultation.

ADDRESS OF THE FIRM:
Disability Attorneys of Michigan
Stu Johnson & Associates, P.C.
30500 Van Dyke
Suite 300
Warren, MI 48093
Phone: 866-770-2358
Hours: M-F, 9:00AM-5:00PM

MEMBERS OF THE FIRM:

• Attorney Stu Johnson

Stu Johnson received his law degree from Detroit College of Law and has practiced Social Security disability exclusively since shortly after graduating. Stu started his own Social Security disability firm in 1999 with the intention of helping disabled people handle their claims with the government. Stu is a member of the State Bar of Michigan Social Security section and National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives.

• Attorney Samantha J. Ball

Samantha J. Ball received her law degree from Wayne State University Law School. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Wayne State University. Samantha has practiced strictly Social Security and has been working for Disability Attorneys of Michigan since December 2005. Samantha is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, American Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association, Macomb County Bar Association, and National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives.

• Attorney Frank G. Cusmano

Frank G. Cusmano received his Juris Doctor with distinction from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He has previously worked for Thomas, Garvey and Garvey; Tanelian and Bohan, P.C.; and Kirk, St. Pierre, Cusmano, and Bieske, P.C. Frank has been working with clients on Social Security disability issues since 1991. Frank is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals - 6th Circuit, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Macomb County Bar Association, and National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives.

• Attorney Danielle E. Stoner

Attorney Danielle E. Stoner graduated from University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from Wayne State University. Ms. Stoner previously worked for the Children & Youth Services Division of the Michigan Attorney General’s Office and James C. Thomas, P.C. on criminal defense matters. She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Macomb County Bar Association and National Association of Social Security Claimants' Representatives.

• Attorney Dennis J. Little

Dennis J. Little graduated from Wayne State University Law School in 1999. He received his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Michigan - Dearborn in 1996. Mr. Little has been a member of the State Bar of Michigan since 2001. He has been practicing Social Security disability since 2002.

• Attorney Kiel J. Roeschke

Kiel J. Roeschke graduated from New York Law School in 2008. He also received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Michigan State University. Kiel is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Macomb County Bar Association, Oakland County Bar Association, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives.

• Attorney Adam Banton

Adam Banton received his law degree from Wayne State University Law School. Prior to attending law school, Adam received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, where he majored in Psychology and minored in Crime & Justice. Adam is a member of the American Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association, Macomb County Bar Association and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives. In his free time, Adam enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking and watching sports.