Kathleen Flynn - Decatur, GA
Attorney at Law Office of Kathleen M. Flynn, LLC
Social Security – Disability Lawyers in Decatur, GA
315 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Suite 940 Decatur, GA 30030
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34
Years
Experience
Decatur Social Security – Disability Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Social Security – Disability
- Veterans Benefits
Attorney Information
Overview
I graduated cum laude from Bucknell University in 1986. While attending Tulane University Law School from 1988-1991, I was selected to handle cases for the Juvenile Law Clinic. Representing neglected and abused children, as well as juveniles charged with crimes, made a lasting impression on me. I realized the daily struggles my young indigent clients encountered in overcoming challenging obstacles in their personal lives.
I next began practicing as a licensed attorney at Peninsula Legal Aid in a rural area on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. I fought relentlessly for positive outcomes for my clients who could not afford to pay a private attorney. With my assistance, my clients were awarded child/spousal support, gained custody of their children, received protective orders, had their repossessed cars returned to them, had excessive fees for late rent waived, were granted social security disability benefits, and received unemployment compensation benefits.
In my next position as a staff attorney/decision writer for five Administrative Law Judges in Charlottesville, VA, I learned how the Social Security Administration’s hearing office (Office of Disability Adjudication and Review) functioned. I also acquired in-depth knowledge of social security regulations and rulings used to decide all types of claims for adults and children.
Since I had a compelling desire to make a more direct impact on the lives of people suffering from physical and mental disabilities, I came to Atlanta to work at a private social security disability firm. Focusing exclusively on social security disability law, I handled most of the hearings for the office. I also wrote appeals of unfavorable decisions from Judges, as well as U.S. District Court briefs for cases denied by the Social Security Administration’s Appeals Council.
In 2003, I eventually launched my own practice with social security disability law being the firm’s sole practice area. The goal of the firm is to get our clients approved for benefits as soon as possible, as we take claims at all levels and even file applications online for new clients. I am now certified to handle veterans’ claims before the Veteran’s Administration.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Kathleen Flynn
Included on the 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Georgia Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
- Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1991
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Non Legal Education
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Bucknell University, 1986
Honors: cum laude
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Bucknell University, 1986
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Peninsula Legal Aid, Rural Area on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - Licensed Attorney
Pro Bono Activities
- Latin America Chamber of Commerce
- Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Bar Admissions
- Georgia
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Georgia, Member
- Cobb County Bar Association
- Dekalb County Bar Association
- Atlanta Bar Association
- National Association of Social Security Representatives (NOSSCR)
- National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR)
- National Association of Veterans Advocates
- Georgia Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL)
- Lawyers Club of Atlanta
- Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA)
- Decatur Business Association
- Stonewall Bar Association of Georgia
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Contact
315 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Suite 940
Decatur, GA 30030
Phone: 470-863-3585
Fax: 404-479-6296
Email: Send a message
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