Karen Brod
Top rated Social Security Disability attorney in Greensboro, North Carolina
Brod Disability Law
Practice areas: Social Security Disability
Licensed in North Carolina since: 2003
Education: University of North Carolina School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026 - 2027 Call today:
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Serving individuals who are physically unable to work across the Greensboro and Triad cities area, Karen Brod adeptly guides them through the long and tiring process of claiming Social Security Disability (SSD) insurance. Working from her office at Brod Disability Law in Greensboro, North Carolina, she oversees clients’ claims from their initial application to every step of the appeals process, if the claim is initially denied. She understands the emotional and physical toll of applying for a claim and strives to ease the process for her clients.
With over 20 years of experience in the legal field, Ms. Brod knows the complexity of applying for SSD, resulting in her meticulous attention to detail in filing for paperwork. She ensures that the medical records and other files are accurate, complete and filed on time, so her clients do not miss important deadlines or lose potential benefits. If a claim is denied, she is always ready to file for an appeal and guide her clients through the reconsideration process.
Before pursuing her legal education, Ms. Brod completed her undergraduate degree in psychology and went on to receive a master’s degree in experimental psychology from the University of Tennessee. She obtained her Juris Doctor from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was admitted to practice law in North Carolina in 2003. She is additionally admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of North Carolina.
Her dedication to providing reliable guidance to her clients has earned Ms. Brod numerous accolades, including the Triad Business Journal’s Outstanding Women In Business award. She received the Gold Client Champion award and an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, which stands as a testament to her professionalism and ethical standards.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Social Security Disability- 100% Social Security Disability
First Admitted: 2003, North Carolina
Professional Webpage: https://www.broddisabilitylaw.com/attorney/karen-brod/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member of the Social Security Section of NCAJ, 2024
- U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina
- North Carolina
- North Carolina Bar Association, Former Member
- Guilford Inns of Court, Former Member
- National Association of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, Former Member
- Member of the North Carolina State Bar, 2024
- Member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, 2024
Videos
- Business News Update, Social Security Disability, 2023
- Community Connections, Social Security Disability, 2022
- Community Connections, Social Security Disability, 2022
- Business News Update, Social Security Disability, 2022
- Community Connections, Social Security Disability, 2023
Special Licenses / Certifications
- QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program Certificate, 2024
- Eastern District of North Carolina for the United States District Court, 2005
- Western District of North Carolina for the United States District Court, 2005
- Middle District of North Carolina for the United States District Court, 2005
- The North Carolina State Bar, 2003
Pro bono / Community Service
- Former Board Member and Volunteer for Organization that Provides Free Books to Children
- Volunteer for Organization that Prepares and Delivers Holiday Gifts to Assisted Living Facilities
- Volunteer and Fundraiser for Court Appointed Special Advocates
- Board Member and Volunteer for Organization that Helps Families in Need
Educational Background
- Wake Forest University, B.A., Major: Psychology
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville, M.A., Major: Experimental Psychology
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Guest Speaker, Guilford County Work-net
- First Author of research accepted by the Southeastern Psychology Association for presentation
- Guest Speaker, The Arc of Greensboro
- QPR Gatekeeper Certificate, QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program
- Panelist, HCRG Seminar
- Guest Speaker, Ready 4 Change
Honors
- Who's Who in American Law Students
- Who's Who among Executive and Professional Women
- Officer of the Board of Governors for the Young Lawyers Division of NCATL
- Trainer and Judge for Teen Court
- Judge for the Wade Edwards High School Mock Trial Competition
- Judge for the Ernest Fullwood Moot Court Competition
- Executive Committee Member and Program Director of the Guilford County Association of Women Attorneys
- Legal Counsel and Board Member of the Quarter for the Jaycees
- Legal Counsel for the Ribfest
- Chairperson for the Chrysler Classic Golf Tournament
- America’s Most Honored Lawyers - 2022
- Avvo Rated Top Lawyer 2024
- Advocates, Counselors & Representatives for the Disabled Award Recipient, 2025
- Client Champion Gold, 2026
- Martindale AV 5th Anniversary, 2026
- AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition, 2026
- Martindale-Avvo Rated Top Lawyer, 2026
- Outstanding Women in Business, Triad Business Journal, 2023
- North Carolina Super Lawyers List, 2026
- "Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards Reflecting the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary", AV Preeminent Attorney Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell, 2025
- "The AV Preeminent Rating is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource." , AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell, 2025
- "Superb Attorney Rating in 2024 by the Legal Community", Top-Rated Lawyer, Avvo, 2024
- "Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from the people that know them best, their clients.", Client Champion Gold Award, Martindale-Hubbell, 2022
- "Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards Reflecting the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary", AV Preeminent Attorney Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell, 2022
- "Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards Reflecting the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary", AV Preeminent Attorney Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell, 2023
- "Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards Reflecting the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary", AV Preeminent Attorney Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell, 2024
- "The AV Preeminent Rating is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource." , AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell, 2024
- "The AV Preeminent Rating is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource." , AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell, 2023
- Disability Awards National Top 500, Social Security Disability Leadership, 2022
- The Torch Award is the most prestigious honor BBB presents to a business. Receiving it indicates the business believes in the high standards of honesty, integrity and transparency promoted by BBB, but also that the business consistently acts on these standards and continuously integrates them into its daily practices. , Torch Awards Finalist, BBB, 2022
- The Torch Award is the most prestigious honor BBB presents to a business. Receiving it indicates the business believes in the high standards of honesty, integrity and transparency promoted by BBB, but also that the business consistently acts on these standards and continuously integrates them into its daily practices. , Torch Awards Finalist, BBB, 2021
- "The AV Preeminent Rating is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource." , AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell, 2022
- "Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from the people that know them best, their clients.", Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell, 2021
Awards
Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.
AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
Industry Groups
- Social Security Disability
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026 - 2027
