The Benefits You've Earned — Disability Lawyers in Louisville, KY
You worked, you paid into the system, and now that you can't work, you deserve the benefits you earned. Social Security denies most claims the first time — but Pratt & Nolan knows how to win them. For 19 years we've fought for Kentucky's disabled workers, and you pay nothing unless we win.
How Can We Help You Get Benefits?
Whether you're just applying or you've already been denied, we can help. Start with a free, no-obligation case review.
♿ No Fee Unless You Win 📞 Free Case Review — (502) 555-0148
We Take On Social Security — So You Don't Have To
Pratt & Nolan was founded by attorneys Sandra Pratt and Michael Nolan to do one thing: win disability benefits for the people who've earned them. For 19 years, we've helped more than 11,000 Kentucky claimants navigate a system that seems designed to say no.
We know how overwhelming this process is — the confusing forms, the medical evidence, the denials, the long waits. So we take it all on. We gather your records, meet the deadlines, prepare you for your hearing, and stand beside you every step of the way. And because we work on contingency, you pay us nothing unless we win your benefits.
- ✓19 years and 11,000+ claimants helped
- ✓We handle SSDI and SSI, claims and appeals
- ✓We manage every form, deadline, and record
- ✓No fee unless we win your benefits
Your Path to Benefits
The disability process has clear stages. We guide you through every one of them.
Free Case Review
We review your situation for free and tell you honestly whether you have a strong disability claim.
We Build Your Claim
We gather your medical records and evidence and file or appeal your claim the right way, on time.
We Win Your Hearing
If a hearing is needed, we prepare you completely and advocate for you before the judge.
You Get Your Benefits
When you're approved, you receive your monthly benefits and any back pay you're owed. We only get paid if you do.
A Denial Is Not the End — It's the Beginning
If Social Security denied your claim, you are in the majority — most first-time claims are denied, often for technical or evidentiary reasons rather than because you don't qualify. The single worst thing you can do is give up.
Appeals and hearings are exactly where experienced disability attorneys make the biggest difference. We know why claims get denied, how to fix the gaps, and how to present your case so a judge says yes. If you've been denied, don't wait — there are strict deadlines to appeal, and the sooner we act, the stronger your case.
- ✓Most first-time claims are denied — don't give up
- ✓Appeals and hearings are where cases are won
- ✓Strict deadlines to appeal — act quickly
Denied, waiting, or just starting out? You've already earned these benefits — let us help you get them. The case review is free, and you owe nothing unless we win.
You May Have a Disability Claim If…
You don't need to figure this out alone. These are the signs it's worth a free case review.
A condition keeps you from working
If a physical or mental condition prevents you from holding a job, you may qualify for SSDI or SSI.
Your condition will last a year or more
Social Security disability is for conditions expected to last at least 12 months or be terminal.
You worked and paid into Social Security
If you have a work history, you may be entitled to SSDI — the benefits you paid for.
You have limited income and resources
Even with little or no work history, you or your child may qualify for SSI.
Your claim was denied
A denial is not the final word. Most successful claims are won on appeal — with the right help.
You have a hearing coming up
The hearing is the most important stage. Never face it without an experienced advocate by your side.
Help Is Simple to Get
From your first call to your approval, we make a hard process as easy as it can be.
Free Case Review
Call or fill out our form. We'll review your situation for free and tell you honestly how we can help.
We Take Over
We gather your records, handle the forms and deadlines, and deal with Social Security so you don't have to.
We Fight for You
We build your evidence, appeal denials, and prepare and represent you at your hearing.
You Get Approved
You receive your benefits and back pay. Our fee comes only from your back pay — and only if you win.
Kentucky Workers We've Helped
I was denied twice on my own and about to give up. Pratt & Nolan took my case, got my medical records right, and won my SSDI at the hearing. The back pay changed everything for my family. They never gave up on me.
After my accident I couldn't work and didn't know where to turn. They handled every form, every deadline, and every call to Social Security. All I had to do was focus on my health. I finally got approved.
The hearing terrified me, but they prepared me completely and stood by my side the whole time. The judge approved my benefits that day. I don't know what we would have done without Pratt & Nolan.
They helped me get SSI benefits for my son with a serious medical condition. Compassionate, patient, and completely on top of every detail. They treated us like people, not a case number.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a disability lawyer cost?
Nothing up front. We work on contingency, and our fee is a portion of your past-due benefits (back pay), set and capped by federal law. If we don't win your benefits, you owe us no attorney fee at all.
My claim was denied. Is it over?
Not at all. Most disability claims are denied the first time, often for reasons that have nothing to do with whether you truly qualify. Appeals and hearings are where most successful claims are won — and where we make the biggest difference. But there are strict deadlines, so contact us quickly.
What's the difference between SSDI and SSI?
SSDI is based on your work history and the Social Security taxes you've paid. SSI is a needs-based program for people with limited income and resources, regardless of work history. You may qualify for one or both — we'll help you figure out which applies to you.
How long does the disability process take?
It varies and can unfortunately be slow, especially if a hearing is required. We can't speed up Social Security, but we can make sure your case is done right, that no deadline is missed, and that you're fully prepared at every stage.
Do I need a lawyer for my hearing?
It's strongly recommended. Claimants represented by an attorney are significantly more likely to be approved. We prepare you thoroughly, gather the right evidence, and advocate for you before the judge.
Is the case review really free?
Yes. Your case review is completely free and no-obligation. We'll listen to your situation, tell you honestly whether you have a strong claim, and explain how we can help — with no pressure and no up-front cost.
You Earned These Benefits. Let Us Help You Get Them.
Whether you're applying for the first time or fighting a denial, get a free, no-obligation case review from a firm that wins disability benefits — and charges nothing unless you do.
Let's Get You the Benefits You've Earned
Tell us a little about your situation and a Pratt & Nolan team member will reach out within one business day to review your case at no cost.