Kate O’Neal – Federal Court Social Security Appeals
Attorney Kate O’Neal, also known as Katherine Hartung O’Neal, focuses her legal practice on federal Social Security disability appeals. At this stage of litigation, cases move beyond the Social Security Administration and into the federal judiciary.
A Federal Court Social Security appeal allows a claimant to challenge errors made by administrative law judges or the Appeals Council. These appeals are typically filed in the United States District Court and involve detailed legal analysis of the administrative record.
What Happens in a District Court Social Security Appeal
Reviewing thousands of pages of medical and administrative records |
Identifying legal and procedural errors |
Preparing detailed opening briefs |
Arguing for remand or reversal of a denial |
Why Choose O’Neal Appellate Law?
Why Federal Appeals Require Specialized Legal Experience
Federal disability appeals involve complex legal standards and procedural rules. Unlike administrative hearings, these cases rely heavily on legal briefs and written arguments.
Katherine ONeal focuses her practice on the research and writing required in federal litigation. By examining case law, regulations, and the administrative record, she develops arguments designed to demonstrate that the Social Security Administration made a legal error.
Because of the complexity involved, many Social Security attorneys refer federal appeals to lawyers like Katherine Hartung O’Neal, who concentrate on appellate litigation.
Continuing the Fight After an Appeals Council Denial
If your claim was denied by the Appeals Council, your final option may be a Federal Court Social Security appeal. Attorney Kate ONeal assists claimants in evaluating whether federal court litigation is appropriate.
The federal court system provides an important safeguard for claimants whose disability claims were wrongly denied.