Because of past problems, I cannot give out personal information over the internet. My posts are simply my opinion, nothing more. I do, however, disagree with your characterization that I am pro-attorney. I am pro-claimant. Reasonable (and unreasonable) people can and do disagree all the time, even as to whether an attorney should be involved at all in a disability case, much less as to what stage they might be of service. I believe that the vast majority of claimants have a much better chance of success with the assistance of an attorney, the sooner, the better. My opinion is based on first hand experience with literally thousands of Social Security disability cases; as well as a thorough review of the published literature in the field. But as I said earlier, it's only my opinion.