These are attorneys and consultants/advocates that have been recommended to me by someone I trust.  Many attorneys work on cases nationwide.  If you have someone to recommend, please forward me the reference at 3Neurons@CFSDisabilityAppeal.com.  I only reluctantly will list attorneys that work on contingency agreements that charge a percentage of future earnings, however I will note them as being such.  I personally believe it is taking advantage PWC that are in desperate situations but it apparently has worked out well for some people.

** Additional attorney listings in process **


ERISA LTD Attorneys

        Chuck Fuller, McChesney & Dale 
        Bowie, MD
        Chuck@dalelaw.com
        (301) 950-6080

        ERISA attorney with a strong specialty, and following, in CFIDS.  Very dedicated with reasonable fee structures.  

Stephen Krafchick, Krafchick Law Firm
Seattle, WA  98121
klf@krafchick.com
(206)374-7370

Specializes in Fibromyalgia and CFIDS Private & ERISA Disability Cases
Fees can be on the higher end.  Experienced and extremely knowledgeable.  From website – “There is no charge for telephone inquiries. In office consultations or more extensive consultations by email, fax, or phone can be arranged at our hourly rate, as of 1/1/2000, $400/hour. Cases involving denied benefits are handled on a contingency basis. All initial inquiries are handled for free.” (**Contingency based on future earnings**)

Mark Carey, Carey & Associates
Fairfield, CT
mcarey@capclaw.com 
(203) 255-4150
PWC Comment:
“Mark is a unique, extremely bright, creative, compassionate (I believe his wife is disabled with an ‘associated’ issue), fair, and ‘can do’ lawyer.”

Social Security Disability Attorneys
Mitch Lambros
Lambros & Lambros
lambros@lambroslaw.com
(800) 562-0044
One of the strongest SSDI attorneys available.  As I understand it, he assisted Social Security Administration in the development of case evaluation guidelines for CFIDS.  Extremely knowledgeable, helpful and professional.
 

CFIDS Benefits Advocates/Consultants
These individuals may or may not have legal, insurance, or clinical backgrounds.  What they do have is a strong knowledge in the insurance process with CFIDS and can help navigate individuals through the process of ensuring they have the right medical evidence and other material to effectively structure your case.  You may decide to engage an attorney as well to review the work and interface with the insurance company.

Lynn Eggleton, LCSW
San Diego, CA
lynnletters2u@yahoo.com
A clinical therapist by training and education, Lynn has worked on the insurance side of the fence and has a full understanding of the entire process.  Highly personalized assistance for application and appeal for both LTD and SSDI.  Can manage entire case but also works well with attorneys.  Very reasonable hourly rates.

Lynn works with clients in all states who have CFS, Fibro, and other invisible illnesses.

PWC Comments:

“Her knowledge of the process is encyclopedic. Knowing what to say, how to say it, and exactly what medical information, testing, and assessment services you need are practically second nature to her.” Joey T.

"Lynn wrote an outstanding  (ERISA) LTD Appeal for me that led to full reinstatement of my benefits.  In my opinion, having Lynn's help was far preferable to using an attorney because of the level of personal attention she gave my case and her knowledge of my illness." Lynn B.

"Lynn did a fabulous job of assisting me with my SSDI appeal.  She is extraordinarily thorough and knows what SSDI officials are looking for.  Using her services instead of an attorney saved me a great deal of money in attorney fees". Louise

"She knows how to prove functional disabilities to corporations who want to deny them.  She is determined, amazingly thorough, and on a mission to help people win." T. J. Kane, Legal Assistants

Linda Nee
West Newfield, ME
www.disabilityclaimssolutions.com