Am I Allowed to Have an Attorney for All Stages of the Social Security Application?
During the Social Security Disability (SSD) application process, you have the right to representation by an attorney or another qualified individual. You can even be represented by more than one person. However, you cannot be represented by the firm or organization itself, only by people. You need to name this person in writing as soon as possible by completing Form SSA-1696-U4, Appointment of Representative. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has resources for finding representation.