The team at Joel Schwartz was incredible. After my illness, they worked with me by phone, mail and email through every step of the process. They were patient and helpful when I forgot to submit documents. They kept my claim going even after the initial denial. Eventually, I received a substantial check from a social security disability claim. The funds have been a huge help in digging out of the debt my family incurred during my illness. My attorney was Timothy Pope and I highly recommend him. They receive 25% of the funds they recover for me. They receive their check separately. The check I received I kept and did not have to make payment to anyone else.