JONES LAW GROUP

There is a solution.

Your case is personal.
Your representation should be, too.

Personal legal help with Social Security disability and Ohio professional license defense.

Call (614) 545-9998Free consultations

How can we help?

Different needs. The same personal attention.

Social Security Disability

SSDI & SSI applications, denials and appeals.

No attorney fee unless we win your SSDI or SSI claim.*Get Disability Help

Professional License Defense

Ohio board investigations, disciplinary matters and appeals.

Ask about flat-fee options and payment plans.Get License Defense Help

STRS, SERS & OPERS Disability

For Ohio teachers, school staff and public employees.

Explore benefit programs

*SSDI/SSI fees require applicable approval. Case-related expenses, if any, are addressed separately in the written agreement. Other matters have separate fee arrangements.

Healthcare law Private disability insurance Other legal matters

OUR PRACTICE AREAS

Here to help you
move forward.

From Ohio professional license defense and healthcare counsel to Social Security disability applications and appeals, our attorneys provide personal attention at each stage. We also consider other legal matters.

01 / PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

A license worth
protecting.

When an Ohio licensing board contacts you, what you do next matters. We defend healthcare and other licensed professionals in investigations, consent agreements, disciplinary hearings, and appeals—including matters before the Nursing, Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Cosmetology and Barber, and Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Boards.

Flat-fee representation and payment arrangements may be available for qualifying professional licensing matters. Fees and terms are discussed before engagement.

Request a license consultation Explore license defense

02 / DISABILITY BENEFITS & APPEALS

Disability benefits.
From start to finish.

Since 2007, we've helped thousands of people obtain Social Security disability benefits. We also handle OPERS, STRS, SERS, and private disability insurance claims. From applications to denials and appeals, we welcome complex matters—including children's SSI and SSI-only cases.

Discuss an SSDI or SSI case Ask about OPERS, STRS, SERS or private insurance Compare disability programs

03 / HEALTHCARE LAW & PROVIDER COUNSEL

Counsel for
your practice.

We advise physicians, advanced practice providers, dentists, and healthcare practices on employment agreements, hospital privileges, insurance and payer contract negotiations, reimbursement disputes, audits, and other business or regulatory matters.

Discuss a healthcare law matter Email Eric directly

FEATURED SPECIALTY PRACTICE

Research Misconduct & Research Integrity

Jones Law Group represents researchers, faculty members, physicians, scientists, and institutions facing research misconduct allegations, inquiries, investigations, and related federal research-integrity issues. This practice is led by Jeff Steltzer, whose background includes more than two decades working inside university research compliance and integrity systems.

Jeff is a former bench scientist who later built and led research-compliance systems at Emory, Georgia Tech, and Georgia State and advised research institutions through Huron Consulting Group. That background informs high-stakes matters involving data integrity, fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, authorship, conflicts, research security, and federal oversight.

Explore Research Misconduct Defense Meet Jeff Steltzer

CLIENT FEEDBACK

What clients have said.

Selected testimonials previously published by Jones Law Group. Individual experiences do not predict any particular result.

"Eric Jones is very patient and down to earth and unlike any attorney I have ever met."
— Michael S.

"I would not refer my family and friends to any other firm. Mr. Jones is a straight shooter and extremely knowledgeable."
— Nick C.

DISABILITY SERVICES

Different benefit programs. One experienced legal team.

Not all disability claims follow the same rules. Select the benefit program involved in your case to find relevant information and a way to contact the firm.

01 / FEDERAL DISABILITY

Social Security SSDI & SSI

Initial applications, denials, reconsiderations, hearings, and appeals, including children's SSI and difficult claims.

SSDI and SSI services →

02 / OHIO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

OPERS, STRS & SERS

Disability benefit applications and disputes involving Ohio public employees, teachers, and school employees.

OPERS disability → STRS disability → SERS disability →

03 / PRIVATE COVERAGE

Disability Insurance Claims

Short- and long-term disability insurance claims, denied benefits, insurer reviews, and administrative appeals.

Private disability claims →

Including claims involving Unum, MetLife, Cigna, and Aetna.

Have a difficult SSDI or SSI claim?

We welcome initial applications, SSI-only cases, children's SSI claims, and complicated denials. If another firm declined your case, you can still ask Jones Law Group for an individual evaluation.

Ask about your disability case ↗

ADDITIONAL LEGAL SERVICES

Our focus is clear. Our practice is broader.

Professional license defense, healthcare law, and disability benefits are our principal areas of practice—not the only matters we consider. We also consider matters involving employment disputes, contracts, personal injury, workers' compensation, credentialing, debt collection, and other legal issues. If your matter falls outside our featured services, we welcome your inquiry.

Explore additional services: Personal injury Employment matters Contracts Workers' compensation Credentialing Debt collection

Ask about another legal matter

HOW WE WORK

Here's what happens
when you contact us.

It's reasonable to want to know who will review your situation—and what happens next. You'll begin by sharing a few details. Our team can then evaluate whether Jones Law Group is the right fit and discuss a path forward where appropriate.

Meet founder and attorney Eric Jones

A consultation request is not an agreement to hire our firm. Please do not send sensitive records through unsecured email. Filing and appeal deadlines may still apply.

Tell us the basics.

Call or send a consultation inquiry with your contact details and a brief description of your concern. You don't need to organize every document first.

We evaluate the inquiry.

Our team reviews the type of matter, relevant deadlines, and whether we can offer a consultation or representation. We'll be clear about what comes next.

Make an informed decision.

If we agree to work together, we'll discuss the scope of representation, fees, and the next steps appropriate to your case.

RELEVANT INSIGHTS

Start with clear answers.

Practical information for the moments when a decision or deadline may affect your future.

NURSING LICENSE DEFENSE

What to know when your disability claim is denied

COMMON QUESTIONS

A few questions.
Clear next steps.

It's normal to have questions before speaking with an attorney. Here are answers to some of the concerns we hear from people considering whether to contact the firm.

Have another question? Contact our office

Do I need to wait for formal licensing-board charges?

No. A board inquiry, investigator contact, or request for records may be reason to seek advice before responding. We represent professionals before the Nursing, Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Counselor/Social Worker/MFT, Cosmetology and Barber, and other Ohio licensing boards. Specific response deadlines depend on the notice and agency.

My Social Security disability claim was denied. Is there still time?

Possibly. Many SSDI and SSI administrative appeals generally must be requested within 60 days after receipt of the notice, with exceptions under applicable rules. Check your notice promptly rather than assuming the deadline has passed or that a new application is your only option.

Can you help if I do not have enough work credits for SSDI?

We consider SSI-only cases and children's SSI claims. SSI does not require Social Security work credits, but applicants must meet the applicable financial and other eligibility requirements. We can review the facts of your claim.

What about OPERS, STRS, SERS, or private disability insurance?

We handle those disability matters as well. Public-retirement systems and private insurance policies have their own eligibility, evidence, and appeal requirements; they are not governed by the same procedures as Social Security disability claims. Explore the disability programs we handle.

What happens after I contact Jones Law Group?

Our team will review the basic information you provide, consider relevant deadlines and potential conflicts, and determine whether we can offer a consultation or representation. We will discuss the scope and fees before agreeing to represent you. Sending an inquiry does not create an attorney-client relationship or stop an appeal deadline.

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