FOCUSED ON SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY

We live in an age of specialization.  Professionals are focused on just one area of expertise.  This focus can serve clients well.

At the Forsythe Firm we are focused on the area of Social Security disability.  In fact, it's all we do.  We represent claimants who are disabled and need long-term disability benefits.  This may involve helping them file an initial application for benefits, taking them through the reconsideration process (in Tennessee or other states)--or representing them in a hearing before an administrative law judge or other appeal.

Our firm is large enough to serve you, yet small enough to get to know you as an individual.  We are a local firm with our office right here in Huntsville.  One of our principal advocate-partners also maintains an office in the Nashville area to serve our middle Tennessee clients.

Our first responsibility is to evaluate each individual's needs and determine how we can best help to meet those needs.  We are proud of the fact that we never charge a fee unless we are successful.  If your attempt to obtain disability benefits is not successful, you will never pay us a fee. 

If we can be of service to you, please contact us.

The Forsythe Firm
7027 Old Madison Pike NW
Suite 108
Huntsville, AL 35806
Charles Forsythe, Managing Partner
(256) 799-0297

The Forsythe Firm
725 Cool Springs Boulevard
Suite 600
Franklin, TN 37067
Gregory W. Forsythe, Managing Partner
(615) 732-6159
 
Please note that the Forsythe Firm is not affiliated with the Social Security Administration or any other agency of the U.S. Government.


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