Balin Law News

Civil Rights and Injustice this Juneteenth

June 19, 2020

We at Balin Law are taking a moment to consider civil rights and injustice this Juneteenth.    The murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd were unjust and unlawful. Their deaths were needless and preventable. These individuals are only the most recent examples of African-Americans being battered by a…

Balin Law on Legal Lines Radio Discussing Social Security Disability Changes

May 1, 2018

Balin Law joins Robert Fertel on Legal Lines Radio discussing Social Security disability changes. The interview is with Principal attorney, Paulette Balin and disability lawyer, Matthew Shupe. Some highlights of topics discussed during the interview are: Social Security disability standards (general requirements) Appealing Social Security…

How Does A Disability Lawyer Get Paid?

January 1, 2018

Last Updated: 7/11/2022 Many people wonder how a Social Security disability lawyer gets paid. Many claimants go to the Social Security Administration’s website and apply for disability benefits themselves. Unfortunately, many who file a disability claim alone find themselves receiving denial after denial. Filing…

4 Social Security Disability Topics Explained

June 28, 2017

Balin Law disability attorney, Matthew Shupe, was a speaker at the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s half day seminar where several Social Security Disability topics were discussed on June 22, 2017. Topics included attorney fees, the Five Day Rule, opinion evidence, and estate planning; all…

New Day Cleveland interviews Balin Law owner Paulette F. Balin

September 22, 2014

Balin Law owner Paulette F. Balin breaks down the basics of Social Security Disability on Fox 8’s New Day Cleveland.

Balin Attorneys Use “Congressional Interest” to Aid Clients

September 10, 2014

While the federal government offers multiple programs for disability compensation, bureaucracy can be a challenging obstacle to overcome when awaiting a decision on a case. In these situations, any time a constituent feels like they’re getting a raw deal, they can contact their congressperson…

Partnerships with VA, healthcare providers and veteran facilities critical to Balin’s success

September 10, 2014

Over the past several years, Balin Law owner Paulette Balin presented at various healthcare providers and veteran facilities, ensuring the firm works closely with nurse practitioners, case workers and veterans themselves to build critical relationships that better serve clients and their cases. “It’s so satisfying to…

Balin meets challenges facing disabled veterans head-on

July 26, 2014

Following the May resignation of Erik Shinseki, former head of the Department of Veterans Affairs, some wondered how such a broken health care system that left thousands of veterans in the dust could even be repaired. Answers may take time to find, but the…

Meet Paulette Balin & Associates’ Latest Asset

August 31, 2012

Our office is proud to announce the latest addition to our team, Matt Shupe. Matt is a recent graduate of the Case Western Reserve University School of Law and is currently awaiting the summer 2012 Bar Exam Results. Matt is a person who has…