Introduction
Social Security disability denials arrive in the mail as form letters, but they represent real rejections of real people’s claims: and the administrative system that issues them expects most recipients to simply accept the outcome. David M. Dick has spent more than 20 years in Mansfield building a practice that challenges those denials, representing clients who were wrongly denied their rights to Social Security disability benefits and pursuing the claims through appeal. Combined with a personal injury practice, the firm brings more than 30 years of combined legal experience to two areas where the financial stakes for individual clients are high and the institutional opponents are well-resourced.
The firm’s contingency approach is straightforward: clients do not pay until they receive payment. There are no upfront costs for initial consultations.
Phone: (419) 525-0800
Website: attorneydaviddick.com/
Address: 21 N Walnut Street, Mansfield, OH 44902
Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM; Friday hours variable.
Practice Areas
Social Security Disability Benefits
The Social Security disability application process has a high initial denial rate. Many applicants who have genuine, medically documented disabilities receive rejection at the first application stage and again at reconsideration. The appeals process that follows: which can include hearings before an administrative law judge: requires legal preparation and a thorough understanding of how the Social Security Administration evaluates disability claims.
David M. Dick represents clients who have been denied Social Security disability benefits they deserve. The practice extends to clients whose rights to Social Security disability were denied and who need representation through the appeal stages. The firm’s track record reflects a high success rate in this area: a result that comes from preparation, familiarity with the administrative process, and the ability to build records that meet the Social Security Administration’s evidentiary standards.
The disability benefits process involves specific medical and vocational criteria that must be documented and argued correctly. Claimants who navigate this process without representation are at a significant disadvantage relative to those with experienced legal guidance.
The firm does not charge upfront fees for Social Security disability representation. Clients pay only when they receive benefits.
Personal Injury
Personal injury claims arise when someone is hurt because of another party’s negligence. The firm handles personal injury cases with the same contingency-fee approach: no payment is collected from clients until and unless the case produces a recovery.
The personal injury practice covers injury claims for clients in Mansfield and throughout Ohio. As with the disability practice, David Dick applies a high-success-rate approach grounded in thorough case preparation and an understanding of what evidence and arguments drive favorable outcomes.
Attorney Profile
David M. Dick
David Dick has been earning the trust of Mansfield-area clients for more than 20 years. The firm’s combined experience across its practice exceeds 30 years, reflecting a sustained presence in Ohio legal practice that encompasses significant case volume in both Social Security disability and personal injury.
The firm respects each client’s unique situation: a principle that has practical weight in disability cases, where the specific nature of a client’s medical condition, work history, and functional limitations shapes every aspect of the legal strategy. Cookie-cutter approaches fail Social Security disability clients because the administrative system requires precise matching of medical evidence to legal criteria. David Dick’s approach treats each client’s case as its own specific factual and legal problem.
Location and Service Area
The office is at 21 N Walnut Street, Mansfield, OH 44902. Office hours run Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 5 PM, with variable Friday hours.
The firm’s service area includes Mansfield and extends to statewide Ohio practice. Social Security disability appeals, which proceed through federal administrative and court systems, do not limit a firm geographically in the way that some other practice areas do. Ohio clients outside of the Mansfield area can access the firm’s disability representation regardless of their location within the state.
Personal injury cases similarly can be handled for clients throughout Ohio, though the firm’s deepest community ties are in the Mansfield area.
Client Focus
The firm serves two distinct but overlapping client populations.
Social Security disability clients are often people who have worked for years, paid into the Social Security system, and then found themselves unable to work due to medical conditions: only to be denied benefits they contributed to and legally qualify for. These clients typically face financial pressure and may have already spent months or years going through the application and reconsideration stages without legal help. The firm provides representation for clients at all stages of the disability appeals process.
Personal injury clients have been hurt: in accidents, workplace incidents, or other situations where another party’s negligence caused harm. The contingency fee structure removes cost as a barrier to representation, and the firm’s high success rate reflects effective case development.
Both client populations benefit from an attorney who treats their specific situation as distinct rather than fitting them into a standard template.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the firm charge for Social Security disability representation?
There are no upfront costs. The firm operates on a contingency basis: clients do not pay until they receive their disability benefits. Free consultations are available to begin the process.
What if I have already been denied Social Security disability benefits?
A denial is not a final answer. The appeals process includes reconsideration, hearings before an administrative law judge, and further review options. David Dick has a high success rate representing clients who were denied at earlier stages.
Does the firm only serve clients in Mansfield?
No. While the office is in Mansfield and the firm has more than 20 years of ties to the local community, the practice extends statewide. Ohio clients can contact the firm regardless of their location within the state.
What personal injury cases does the firm handle?
The firm handles personal injury cases for clients throughout Ohio. Prospective clients should call (419) 525-0800 to discuss the specific facts of their situation during a free consultation.
What are the office hours?
Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Friday hours are variable. Call (419) 525-0800 to confirm availability.
Closing
Twenty-plus years of community practice in Mansfield and a track record of successful Social Security disability and personal injury representation tell a specific story about what David M. Dick Co., L.P.A. has built. For clients who have been denied disability benefits they earned, or for those injured by others’ negligence, the firm offers direct access to experienced representation with no upfront cost.
The office is at 21 N Walnut Street, Mansfield, Ohio 44902. Reach the firm at (419) 525-0800 or visit attorneydaviddick.com/ to schedule a free consultation.