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    Julio was very Punctual and a good listener willing to help and make sure I understand what is discussed.

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    Good communication! They are working hard for me to get my long-term disability. I am hoping to get…read moreit soon - it's not their fault it's just the government. The team seems to have a great knowledge of the system.

    I messaged Mr. Cliff Berkley around 8:30 p.m. on a Thursday night and received a response from…read moreCliff himself within moments. I asked if we could speak on the phone, and within under five minutes, I was speaking to Cliff himself; not paralegal, not a receptionist or intake coordinator, not an AI Chatbot; just Cliff Berkeley himself. And in one of the most soothing voices I have ever heard Cliff professionally and honestly gave me very sound and helpful advice, clear direction and what to expect ahead with with my SSDI appeal. I had already retained representation, and he knew that. But instead, he took the time to speak to me anyway, to listen to my story, my own battle through Disability, just two years ago, and all the ups and downs that we are going through with my husband's SSDI denial appeal. I cannot speak more highly of cliffs, knowledge, embassy, and grace, all rolled into one heartfelt package. The entire phone call. I sat there and thought, "man I wish I had found you first before the group that we have currently retained law services with." There are a lot of blocks to my husband's case some of which may seem slightly insurmountable. But Cliff encouraged us not to give up. Utilizing both honesty and optimism, he laid out a description of the difficulties of our case, but also included some ideas that may be able to overcome the hurdles. We spoke for ever 30 mins. At the I messaged Mr. Cliff Berkley around 8:30pm on a Thurs night and got a response from Cliff himself within moments. I asked if we could speak on the phone and in under five minutes I was speaking to Cliff himself. sit on the phone for 30 minutes, trying to sell me on his own law firm.) His best advice is to stick it out with the current representation I have or not that I may call him anytime simply to pick his brain, even if I'm not retaining him for services. Cliff describes that he wears two hats, a Disability hat and a human being hat. What's incredible is his ability to wear both hats at the same time. Thank you, Mr. Cliff Berkley. Although you are not the law firm that I initially signed up with, I highly recommend you to anyone and everyone who reads this post. Extremely knowledgeable, understandable, and truly empathic; these are the qualities that perfectly describe Cliff Berkeley. If he is the first person in your search for help with your SSDI case, lucky you; your search is over.

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    I'm finally writing this review 2 1/2 years after the Social Security Administration decided Fully…read moreFavorable in my favor in September 2021. I highly recommend Rebecca Padilla. She is professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I am grateful to her for her immense help in navigating the SSDI maze. When it took much longer for some of my benefits to be paid than it should have, Ms. Padilla immediately contacted my federal representative's office. The benefits were paid within a week. Rebecca Padilla worked diligently with me from my first meeting with her in 2019 (I think). I had already been denied SSDI benefits twice when applying directly to SSA. While it took a couple of years for my claim to be approved, Ms. Padilla warned me at the beginning that it wouldn't be an immediate decision. The COVID pandemic lengthened that period, but she was still able to work with me via phone during this difficult time. When a dear friend needed the same kind of help, I immediately referred her to Ms. Padilla, who was also able to help her.

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