Elkind & Shea has been established to serve the needs of those who are in need of disability benefits. The practice of disability law is very complicated and requires careful attention to changing law and practices of private insurers and government agencies, especially the Social Security Administration. This narrow focus allows our attorneys to provide our clients with the highest quality representation, information and advice concerning their rights to disability benefits. Our attorneys have successfully handled thousands of disability cases and have the requisite skill and experience to assist in any disability benefits case.

Although the firm concentrates its Social Security and state disability practice in the jurisdictions of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia, its attorneys have engaged in long term disability work (private and ERISA) throughout the United States.

The firm works with clients to construct fee structures to suit their needs and abilities to pay. Depending on the case, we may be able to offer a retainer agreement on a contingent or hourly basis, or even a combination of both.

Let us discuss with you how we can protect your legal rights. Our phone and e-mail consultations are free.

Scott possesses an extensive and unusual educational background. Prior to attending law school, he received a Bachelors of Science in Biology, with honors, from Union College, Schenectady, NY, in 1987, followed by a Masters of Forensic Sciences from George Washington University in 1989. Scott began litigating personal injury matters upon his graduation from Catholic University Law School in 1992. Scott devotes the vast majority of his practice to the representation of persons wrongfully denied disability benefits.

Scott is a founding attorney of the Social Security Disability Law Section of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), and served as the Chair of the Section in 1999-2000. He continues to serve on the Executive Board of the Section. Scott also serves as the Co-Chair for the Social Security Disability Section of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and has served as the Legislative Representative for the Section for several years.

Scott is a frequent lecturer on the topic of disability benefits before both large and small groups. He has also authored many articles on related topics. He is called upon by practitioners and bar associations nationwide to lend his advice concerning many topics in disability benefits law and related issues.

Scott is a pet enthusiast who enjoys the companionship of both domesticated and exotic creatures. Scott also enjoys scuba diving and playing baseball and basketball, in addition to keeping up on his reading, which includes many unusual forensic topics.

Scott, in his working environment with his weird vertical keyboard

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Scott's "Wall of Shame"

Steve Shea

The stark contrast that is Steve's office.

Maybe some day Steve will put up some of these.