Erika A. Riggs
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Social Security Disability Attorney in Troy, MI
Erika A. Riggs is a partner at Disability Law Group. Mrs. Riggs focuses her practice on Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, and veterans' disability benefits, and her client base is located throughout the state. Mrs. Riggs assists adults as well as children who are disabled. She helps individuals in need prepare and complete the required application as well as any necessary appeals. She takes pride in ensuring that her clients are informed of their rights as well as prepared for their hearings in front of an Administrative Law Judge. Mrs. Riggs obtained her Juris Doctorate Wayne State University Law School in 2011 and received numerous scholarships for her volunteer work and academic achievements. She also co-founded a Detroit-based non-profit, The 313 Project, which still provides scholarships to high school students with demonstrated need and community involvement. Erika also continues to volunteer as a mediator and at free legal clinics for people in need and serves as a board member of the Michigan State Bar Young Lawyers Section.
- 80%Social Security Disability
- 20%Military/Veterans Law
Military & Veterans Law
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2018 - 2022
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About Erika A. Riggs
First Admitted: 2011, Michigan
Professional Webpage: https://disabilitylawgroup.com/disability-social-security-cl...
Bar/Professional Activity
- State Bar of Michigan, Social Security Section, Member
- National Organization of Veterans' Advocates (NOVA), Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Macomb County Bar Association, Member
Educational Background
- Wayne State University, B.A.
Honors/Awards
- Notable Women Lawyers in Michigan, Crain's Detroit Business, 2017
- For commitment to public service, the community and state bar invovement., State Bar of Michigan YLS Regeana Myrick Outstanding Young Lawyer Award Finalist, State Bar of Michigan Young Lawyers Section, 2019
Pro bono/Community Service
- Free Legal Aid & Resource Clnic, Troy, Michigan, 2019
- The 313 Project
- National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives, Member
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Comments
- “Friendly and approachable, Erika helps clients understand the complex issues related to their issues and then gives the guidance needed to address those issues.”
- “I have sent many clients to Erika Riggs, and they always contact me and speak very highly of her. She is a very professional and knowledgeable attorney who behaves always with kindness and respect.”
- “She has so much empathy for her clients. A great attorney all around.”
- “Erika Riggs shows more empathy than any other attorney I have ever met. Her clients consistently provide positive reviews about her strong character and advocacy.”
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Last Updated: 7/18/2022