Law Offices of Shea A. Fugate, P.A. - Orlando, FL

This review is written with a heavy heart and a deep sense of betrayal. In mid-2021, facing debilitating circumstances, I filed for Social Security disability. I was vulnerable, desperate for help, and I placed my trust in attorney Shay Fugate on June 3rd, 2022. Initially, we connected over a shared love of Elvis Presley, and I dared to hope for a positive outcome.That hope was quickly dashed. Just a month later, on July 1st, 2022, I received my denial. No surprise there, many are denied on the first attempt. What was shocking was discovering that Shay Fugate had no knowledge of this and missed the critical deadline to file an appeal. Ms. Fugate's inaction, in contrast, felt like a slap in the face.What followed was a disturbing pattern of neglect, compounded by Shay Fugate's knack for instilling false hope. She has a talent for telling you exactly what you want to hear, leading you along a path of empty promises. My calls and emails would vanish into a void, only acknowledged when I followed up with a call to her team, who would then miraculously "find" my email while I was on the phone. This happened repeatedly. Feeling like a burden, I reluctantly backed off, trusting that my case was a priority, as Ms. Fugate had assured me I was "top of her list."Two agonizing years crawled by. Two years where I lived in limbo, my future hanging in the balance, sustained only by the false hope Shay Fugate so readily provided. Then came the devastating blow: a recent call revealed that in those two years, Shay Fugate had not filed a SINGLE document on my behalf. Two years of my life, lost due to sheer negligence and a carefully constructed facade of empty promises.This isn't just about a missed deadline or unanswered emails. It's about a fundamental breach of trust, a careless disregard for a client's well-being, fueled by the insidious nature of false hope. It's about the profound impact that inaction and deceit can have on a person's life.If you're seeking a disability attorney who will fight for you, who will be responsive and proactive, I implore you to look elsewhere. My experience with Shay Fugate has been nothing short of a nightmare, a stark reminder that even an initial connection over a shared interest does not equate to competence or care. Learn from my misfortune and seek representation that truly values your future.

Shea Fugate is a polite, intelligent lawyer. I was nervous hiring a lawyer for my SSD claim. Shea puts you right at ease. Your calls are promptly returned, even if you are just inquiring about expected wait time from the government. She represented me well in front of the ALJ. The outcome of my case is better than I expected. Shea Fugate is a Godsend. I would recommend her highly to anyone applying for SSD.