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Emmett B. Irwin

Emmett B. Irwin

The Disability and Medical Benefit Expert
  • Social Security Disability, Elder Law
  • Maryland
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Biography

Emmett B. Irwin obtained his Juris Doctor at the University of Baltimore School of Law and was subsequently granted admittance to the Maryland Bar. Since then, he has worked to get seniors, the injured and disabled persons the benefits that they deserve. Early in his career, Emmett did Medicaid and Social Security Disability applications and appeals for patients of Johns Hopkins Health Systems, the University of Maryland Medical Systems and LifeBridge Health, among many others. In 2016, Emmett began offering services to private clients through The Law Office of Emmett B. Irwin, P.C..

Emmett also serves as Vice Chair of the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section Council of the Maryland State Bar Association, Co-Chair of the Disability Section of the Maryland Association for Justice, and is a member of the Peer Review Committee of the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland.

Practice Areas
Social Security Disability
Elder Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    The first phone call is always free! We need to find out if we can help you before we charge you a fee.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    I accept credit cards for Elder Law consults and fees.
  • Contingent Fees
    As a Social Security Disability Lawyer, you don't pay any money up front and only pay if you win. As an Elder Law Lawyer, I may ask for an up front fee.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Maryland
Maryland Court of Appeals
ID Number: 1206200118
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Founder
The Law Office of Emmett B. Irwin
- Current
Education
University of Baltimore School of Law
J.D.
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Awards
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Top Three Social Security Disability Lawyer in Baltimore
ThreeBestRated.com
We won this very prestigious award last year and are striving to win it again this year. Thanks to all who helped make it possible!
Professional Associations
Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland
Member of Peer Review Committee
Current
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
- Current
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Maryland Association for Justice
Co-Chair of the Disability Benefits Section
- Current
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Maryland State Bar
Vice Chair of the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
An Overview of Assisted Living Facilities in Maryland
Maryland Bar Association - Elder Law and Disability Rights Section
Speaking Engagements
Recent Social Security Disability Appellate Cases, Columbia, Maryland
Maryland Association for Justice
Certifications
Licensed to Practice Law in Maryland
Court of Appeals
Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Maryland Elder Law and Social Security Disability/SSI Blog - Maryland Elder law and Disability blog
Legal Answers
4 Questions Answered
Q. I want to separate from my husband, or divorce but I'm also trying for ssdi. I don't know if it will effect income.
A: SSDI generally does not have income or asset limits, so it generally doesn't matter whether you're married, separated or divorced. But you have to have been working and paid payroll taxes for 5 out of the last 10 years before you became disabled to technically qualify for SSDI.
Q. Do adult dependents qualify for parent's social security when the parent retires?
A: Possibly, but I am only aware of Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits - if the adult dependent has been disabled since prior to age 22, then the adult dependent can get SSA benefits from the parent's work record. But only if the parent is deceased, disabled, or is collecting SSA retirement benefits.
Q. Does collecting unemployment affect the amount you currently receive from social security disability.
A: Generally when you apply for unemployment, you are stating that you are ready, willing and able to work full-time. You are getting SSDI because you told SSA that you can't work full-time. So there could be a problem there. However, the CARES Act temporarily changed the requirements for Unemployment, so there are much more complicated rules for unemployment applications. This is an area where it would benefit you to contact a lawyer that specializes in Employment Law.
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Contact & Map
The Law Office of Emmett B. Irwin, P.C.
1777 Reisterstown Rd.
Suite 265
Pikesville, MD 21208
Telephone: (443) 839-0818
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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3224 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
Telephone: (443) 839-0818
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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