Law Office of Steven R. Jacobs

Providing expert representation for Social Security disability and SSI claimants from our Indianapolis offices for 38 years.

This lawyer is licensed to practice in Indiana and has no record of discipline from the Indiana bar association.*

Firm Overview

If you are disabled and seeking Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you face a daunting process. The paperwork, delays, deadlines and bureaucratic hurdles can make it seem impossible to get the benefits you need. Remember, you don't have to go it alone. Having an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer on your side can make all the difference.

At the Law Offices of Steven R. Jacobs, we have extensive experience handling SSD and SSI claims and appeals for clients from the Indianapolis area and throughout Indiana.

Our attorneys have helped numerous clients obtain the benefits they need. In many cases, we have helped people get a greater amount of back benefits, and helped them get benefits faster than they would have had we not been representing them. Let us help you today.

Our Pledge

We are passionate about getting the best outcome possible for our disability clients. We have devoted most of our careers solely to Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income, and we enjoy focusing our practice in this area of law about which we care deeply.

We take a hands-on approach to the law, and ensure that our clients are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. We want to make sure our clients understand the disability determination process, every step of the way. Count on us to take the burden off your shoulders.

Main Office

151 North Delaware
Suite 2050
Indianapolis IN 46204

Phone

(800) 398-5703

Fax

(317) 636-6635

Websites

Other Offices

1114 N College
Bloomington, IN 47404

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

Our Pledge

We are passionate about getting the best outcome possible for our disability clients. We have devoted most of our careers solely to Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income, and we enjoy focusing our practice in this area of law about which we care deeply.

We take a hands-on approach to the law, and ensure that our clients are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. We want to make sure our clients understand the disability determination process, every step of the way. Count on us to take the burden off your shoulders.

Gregory Beckwith

Attorney Gregory Beckwith is a graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law and Lenoir Rhyne University. He practiced Social Security Disability law in North Carolina for three years before moving back home to Indiana in 2007. Mr. Beckwith is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, the Indiana and Indianapolis Bar Associations, and has volunteered extensively with the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic. He represents claimants before Administrative Law Judges, the Appeals Council, and in Federal Court.
Areas of Practice

Social Security Disability law

Education

Wake Forest University School of Law, Winston Salem, North Carolina
Lenoir Rhyne University

Professional Associations and Memberships

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, Member
Indianapolis Bar Association, Member
Indiana Bar Association, Member

Pro Bono Activities

Volunteer, Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic

Steven Jacobs

Attorney Steven R Jacobs is a life long resident of Central Indiana. Hr graduated from DePauw University in 1971 and Indiana University - Indianapolis Law School in 1974. Starting his practice in 1974, he has concentrated on Social Security Disability cases. He has been a member of NOSSCR since 1980 and a member of the Indiana State Bar Association and was admitted to Federal Court in the Southern District of Indiana, and to the Seventh Circuit Federal Curt of Appeals. He lives in Indianapolis with offices in Indianapolis and Bloomington.
Areas of Practice

Social Security Disability

Bar Admissions

Indiana, 1974
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1978

Education

Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana
J.D. - 1974
DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana
B.A. - 1971

Representative Clients

Honda West

Professional Associations and Memberships

NOSSCR, Member
Indiana State Bar Association, Member

Fraternities/Sororities

Phi Gamma Delta

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Articles Written

Literacy, Education, and Your Disability Claim

Created On: 10/28/2009

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Social Security Reconsideration Form: What is It?

Created On: 10/13/2009

Reconsideration is the second step of your Social Security Disability claim. After you are first denied benefits, you will be sent a form called a Request for Reconsideration...

Disability Coverage for an Alcoholic or Drug Addict

Created On: 10/01/2009

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Getting Disability for COPD

Created On: 09/08/2009

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