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My Ssdi Lawyer Hasn’t Responded To My Requests For Case Update For 8 Months…

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Location: Florida

I used a local law firm to apply for SSDI in September 2025. After my first meeting with the lawyer to sign the papers, etc. it’s been a battle to get any kind of update about my case. The last I heard back was in March 2026. I have sent numerous emails and left messages with the front desk secretary requesting updates about my case but there’s been zero responses since March 2026. I am simply looking for a short update nothing beyond that.

My SSA account shows nothing to indicate that my case has been filed. I understand that it takes some time/a certain status before it shows up in my SSA account. That’s why I have no recourse other than to ask the lawyer what’s going on. I have tried to go back to the lawyer’s office in person but their doors are always locked. Every time I call, the secretary takes down my name, etc. and promises to pass it on to the lawyer. Together (email + phone calls), I must have requested updates at least 20 times since March.

I really don’t know what to do at this point. I cannot even get a hold of the lawyer to ask them to drop my case if I wanted to. Note that this is a well-established local SSDI law firm…their billboards are all over the place.

What should be my next step?

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