Patricia L. McCabe
Top rated Social Security Disability attorney in Burbank, California
Law Offices of Patricia L. McCabe
Practice areas: Social Security Disability
Licensed in California since: 1991
Education: University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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Burbank, CA 91505 Visit website
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A pillar of leadership within her legal community for the 30-plus years of consistent and efficacious legal advocacy she has strived to maintain, Patricia L. McCabe leaves no stone unturned in her efforts to get her clients the benefits they deserve. At the Law Offices of Patricia L. McCabe in Burbank, California, she serves residents throughout the surrounding region – as well as across the Los Angeles metropolitan area – in complex Social Security Disability matters, from filing of the initial claim to hearings at the federal level.
Ms. McCabe completed her undergraduate studies in 1984, graduating with her bachelor’s degree in microbiology and immunology from San Diego State University, and she continued to earn her master’s degree in clinical psychology three years later from her alma mater. She later attended the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law and received her Juris Doctor in 1991, as well as her license to practice law in California.
A consummate professional through and through, Ms. McCabe has gone above the call of duty to give her clients every opportunity to gain the peace of mind and relief they deserve for themselves and their loved ones. For her many contributions, she was the recipient of the Honorable Benjamin Aranda III Outstanding Public Service Award by the Los Angeles County Bar Association and holds a rating of “Superb” on Avvo, as well as numerous positive client testimonials on the latter site.
Outside her law practice, Ms. McCabe maintains close affiliations with myriad legal organizations, including The State Bar of California (Solo and Small Firm Section, Executive Committee), the National Conference of Bar Presidents and the Los Angeles County Bar Association, among many others.
Practice areas
Social Security Disability- 100% Social Security Disability
First Admitted: 1991, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.vannuysdisability.com/about-me/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of California Admission, 1991
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- State Bar of California (Solo and Small Firm Section, Executive Committee)
- Admitted to Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, 1993
- Admitted to the Bar for the United States Supreme Court, 2013
- United States District Court for Central District of California admission, 1992
- United States District Court for the Northern District of California admission, 2005
- United States District Court for the Southern District of California admission, 2007
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of California admission, 2006
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- After 11 years of litigation with Social Security, I obtained a fully favorable decision involving a vary narrow time period which was extremely remote. The value to the client exceeded $350,000.00 in past due benefits, plus benefits for their children, plus future benefits and Medicare coverage., 2025
- I received an award in a litigation case in the Central District of California, USDC, with an order for direct payment of benefits eliminating the need for further proceedings. Client received retroactive benefits for 8 years plus future benefits, healthcare and in home services., 2025
- Obtained a Fully Favorable Decision from Social Security for client after 10 years of litigation, including three separate actions in United States District Court resulting in Order of Remand. Client received back due award of $168,000.00 with future benefits of $252,000.00 plus health care coverage equating in value of over $1,000,000.00. ongoing award in value., 2024
- After 13 years of litigation, obtained a fully favorable decision finding Plaintiff disabled in 2015 and eligible for benefits as of 2015. Resulting in over $175,000 in Supplemental Security Income benefits due to client plus ongoing benefits. This case involved three separate civil suits in United States District Court and 7 administrative hearings., 2024
- After 16 years of litigation, obtained a fully favorable decision for client with a finding of disability retroactive to age 54. This resulted in over $284,000 in past due benefits due to the client, ongoing benefits for the remainder of the clients lifetime equaling over $300,000 plus lifetime medical care, 2023
- Obtained a Fully Favorable Decision for client after 8 years of litigation, including two separate actions in United States District Court resulting in Order of Remand. Client received $269,000.00 in retroactive disability benefits and a change in retirement rate based upon the disability finding for remainder of client's life, estimated value is $167,380.00 along with health insurance benefits for life., 2022
- Obtained a fully favorable decision, after 8 years of litigation, resulting in over $120,000 in back due Supplemental Security Income benefits for a young adult. Also obtained a finding of disability which will enable him to obtain child benefits and Medicare coverage. This will enable this young adult to have some financial independence and participate in programs which will give him a fuller life., 2022
- After 12 years of litigation, including two civil suits in United States District Court and four administrative hearings, obtained a fully favorable decision for the client. Client was homeless. As a result of the past due benefits, totaling over $120,00, the client was able to obtain housing and transportation needed for continued medical care. Future benefits and healthcare obtain for lifetime., 2021
Representative Clients
- I represent individuals against the Social Security Administration, or Medicare or other governmental entities seeking benefits and healthcare. I represent individuals seeking Long Term Disability insurance benefits., 2025
- Represent thousands of individuals at all levels of appeals before the Social Security Administration and in litigation in United States District Court, 2024
Pro bono / Community Service
- Valley Community Legal Foundation Board of Directors Member; President- 2001-2003; Board member 2003-2024, 2025
- Neighborhood Legal Services Board of Directors Member, 2022
- American Bar Association GP Solo and Small Firm Leadership- Bylaws Committee, 2021
- Volunteer attorney for Neighborhood Legal Services for specialty case that legal aid cannot represent. I have been a resource for NLS since 2000. I served on the Board of Directors., 2020
- American Bar Association GP Solo and Small Firm Division- Chair of Tort Trial and Insurance Section 2014-2020, 2020
- National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representative Board of Directors 2010-2016, 2016
Educational Background
- San Diego State University, Bachelor’s Degree, Major- Microbiology and Immunology
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Provided bias and ethics MCLE on implicit bias, Speaker, Implicit Bias, San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Attorneys, 2024
- Presented a medical and legal discussion of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome symptoms, diagnosis, characteristics, Social Security requirements and Listing of Impairments. Special focus on client's testimony, cross examination of medical expert, cross examination of vocational expert, pre-hearing briefing and development of evidence., Speaker, How to Present an Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Case for Social Security Disability, National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives, Disability Attorneys, Legal Aid, Paralegals, Staff, 2023
- Presented 1.5 hour ethics presentation regarding the ethical duties in the Code of Federal Regulations for representation of clients before the Social Security Administration, Speaker, Ethics Considerations in Representation before the Social Security Administration, Circuit 9 Conference, Lawyers, 2023
- Presentation on use of community based records and school records for young children and young adults seeking Supplemental Security Income benefits., Panelist, Providing Disability in Children and Young Adults by Using School and Community Based Records, National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives, Lawyers, Legal Aid Attorneys, Staff, 2021
- Panel discussion for experienced Social Security attorneys on how to prove a child's disability case. Focus on resources for evidence, development of testimony, cross-examination of medical expert., Panelist, Proving Disability in Children and Young Adults by Using School and Community Based Records, National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives Conference, Lawyers, Legal Aid Attorneys, Legal Staff, Paralegals, 2021
- Discussion of stress on and effects on health, mental health and practice. Provided strategies to manage burnout., Speaker, Survival Skills for Lawyers- Tips for Managing Stress, National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives Conference, Lawyers, Legal Aid Attorneys, Legal Aid Staff, Legal Staff And Paralegals, 2021
- Medical/Legal presentation of COVID Long Haul Syndrome; discussion of clinical features, clinical signs; diagnostic testing; legal analysis of disability; client's testimony; cross-examination of medical expert; cross-examination of vocational expert., Panelist, COVID and Long Haulers Syndrome, National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives Conference, Lawyers, Legal Aid Attorneys, Legal Aid Staff, Legal Staff And Paralegals, 2021
- Presented an in-depth guide to representation of children in Supplemental Security Income claims, disability claims and disabled adult child claims., Speaker, Children's Disability Claims, National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives Annual Meeting, Lawyers, Legal Aid Lawyers, Staff, 2018
- Presented on ethical duties and obligations of lawyers representing clients before the Social Security Administration and in United States District Court, Speaker, Ethical Duties of Representatives in Conformity with SSR 17-1p and the New Rules, Circuit 9 Conference, Lawyers, 2020
- American Bar Association Litigation Section and GP Solo Section Spring Joint meeting panelist on managing electronic discovery as a solo or small firm or with small budget for discovery., Panelist, Big Firm Electronic Discovery on a Small Firm Budget, American Bar Association, Lawyers, 2019
- Member of the editorial board and author for several chapters of the guide., Editor and Author, The California Guide to Managing and Growing a Law Office, California Lawyers Association, Lawyers, Solo And Small Firms, 2013
- Published for the first time in 2008, this 600 page book was conceptually designed by the editorial team, and then the editorial team brought this work to fruition. This work helps the practitioner who is thinking of starting out or who has just started out as a solo and small firm practitioner., Editor and Author, The California Guide to Opening and Managing a Law Office, Published by the State Bar of California, Legal Profession, 2008
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Expert witness in family law matter on this issue of disability in a minor child; and how to structure support payments so as not to affect ongoing SSI benefits, regional center qualification and related services., 2025
- Expert witness in Los Angeles Superior Court, Family Law Division, on program eligibility, benefit entitlement and disability under Social Security's Child's Insurance Benefits program, 2018
- Expert witness for Federal Public Defender's Office in fraud case in United States District Court involving Social Security benefits., 2016
- Expert witness in LASC Family Law matter on issue of Social Security Disabled Adult Child requirements and benefits, 2014
- Expert witness in People v. Stewart, LASC Case No BA 282606; 2009 trial and 2010 retrial; on issue of Medical eligibility, medication services, and Social Security benefits, 2010
Honors
- Honored for pro bono service to the community, Honorable Benjamin Aranda III Outstanding Service Award, Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2010
- Rated of “Superb” on Avvo
- Honored for pro bono service to the HIV community, HALSA Pro Bono Service Award, HALSA- HIV Legal Aid Service Alliance, 2010
- The Difference Maker Award was awarded for pro bono service for providing more than 250 hours in legal services to individuals in direct legal representation., Difference Makers Award, American Bar Association GP Solo Small Firm, 2008
- Selected as Lawyer of the Year. After nomination, applications were vetted and award winner chosen., Lawyer of the Year, State Bar of California Solo and Small Firm Section, 2006
- Pro Bono Service Award was awarded for outstanding pro bono service, Pro Bono Service Award, National Organization Social Security Claimant Representatives, 2004
Office location for Patricia L. McCabe
4100 W Alameda Ave
3rd Fl Suite 301
Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: 818-418-3208
Selections
3 Years Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
