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Benjamin A Johnston

Salt Lake City,Utah

Summary

Results-driven Managing Partner/Owner at Utah Disability, PC, specializing in client representation before the Social Security Administration and its disability insurance program. Proficient in navigating complex SSA claims and federal appeals, with a strong focus on case development and the presentation of intricate medical and legal issues. Demonstrated success in achieving favorable outcomes for clients through strategic advocacy and expert knowledge of disability regulations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Attorney at Law 9/12-8/19 Owner 8/19-present

Utah Disability, PC
09.2012 - Current
  • I represent clients before the Social Security Administration (SSA) on Title II and XVI disability claims.
  • Present claims in administrative hearings before the Office of Hearings Operations, including oral argument, cross-examination of medical and vocational experts, and direct examination of claimants.
  • Gather and analyze relevant medical records and opinion statements to synthesize arguments consistent with the SSA’s five-step disability evaluation.
  • Monitored updates in relevant federal regulations.
  • Argued Social Security appeals through written briefs and oral arguments before federal magistrates in district court.
  • Research federal and state regulations, and private contracts, to understand the interplay between different disability programs.
  • Supervised support staff and maintained office management responsibilities from 2019 to present.

Associate Attorney

Cannon Disability Law
10.2006 - 09.2012
  • I represented claimants before the SSA, consistent with my current duties.
  • Provided senior partners with comprehensive summaries of relevant case law, discovery, and trial preparation.
  • Traveled across the country to support individuals with their Social Security cases.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Sandra Day O’Conner College of Law at Arizona State University
05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
05.1999

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Legal writing
  • Alternate Dispute Resolution
  • Knowledge of IDEA and ADA
  • Case analysis
  • Oral argument
  • Zealous client representation

Certification

  • Utah, State Bar # 11075, 10/06/2006 to present (active)
  • Nevada, State Bar #11169, 10/08/2008 to present (inactive)

Timeline

Attorney at Law 9/12-8/19 Owner 8/19-present

Utah Disability, PC
09.2012 - Current

Associate Attorney

Cannon Disability Law
10.2006 - 09.2012
  • Utah, State Bar # 11075, 10/06/2006 to present (active)
  • Nevada, State Bar #11169, 10/08/2008 to present (inactive)

Juris Doctor -

Sandra Day O’Conner College of Law at Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Utah
Benjamin A Johnston