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Balin Law, LLC

Balin Law, LLC - Mentor, OH

Social Security Disability Lawyers in Mentor, OH

7372 Lakeshore Blvd. Mentor, OH 44060

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  • 3 Super Lawyers®
  • 5 Attorney Ratings
  • 25 Years 
    Experience

Mentor Social Security Disability Law Firm

Updated: 02/16/2026

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  • By Anonymous on Feb. 10, 2026
    Hired Law firm 2024-2026
    Recommends this Law firm
    Everyone there was so extremely helpful and understanding! I could not have navigated through all the bends and turns without their expert knowledge and support. When I became discouraged with the whole appeal process, Cynthia recognized my sense of despair and really made me feel like they “had my back”!- Also;Mark, Thank you for help and expertise! I would highly recommend Balin Law to anyone going through SSDI process. I was also kept well informed throughout the course of my journey. Thank you again Paulette, Mark, Cynthia, Kerry, and the entire team!!
  • By Anonymous on Dec. 23, 2025
    Hired Law firm 2024-2025
    Recommends this Law firm
    Did what was asked did take over a yr but glad i had representation to help with getting my SSDI handled.
  • By Anonymous on Jul. 27, 2023
    Hired Law firm 2023
    Recommends this Law firm
    The Balin team delivered! They won my case in a timely fashion and took good care of me along the way. 5 stars!
  • By Melinda C. on Jan. 09, 2021
    Hired Law firm 2015-2020
    Recommends this Law firm
    The team at Balin Law provided me with excellent guidance and support through a very long and complicated disability case. I was denied initially, but attorney Balin handled all the technical legal details of my appeal, represented me and won my case! I highly recommend Balin Law. The team was thorough, compassionate and successful. Most importantly, they always encouraged and reassured me even when I wanted to give up. I am forever grateful. Thank you!

Areas of Practice

  • Social Security Disability
  • Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Widow Benefits
  • Disabled Adult Child's Benefits
  • Social Security Disability (SSD) Survivor Benefits
  • Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • Short-Term Disability Benefits

Firm Information

Overview

Frustratingly, the disability application process is overly complex. Nearly 80% applicants are denied disability benefits by Social Security. While denials can be appealed, each appeal takes several months. Having an experienced disability law firm to guide you through the process can more than double your chances of being approved, makes the process go faster, and helps ensure you'll receive the maximum monthly benefits you deserve.

Decades of Disability Law Experience

Established in 1980, we are a Social Security Disability Law Firm with over 130 years of experience between our 6 disability attorneys. The lawyers at Balin Law have handled tens of thousands of disability cases in Ohio and across the United States. Our firm handles clients'​ cases at all levels of administration, including the initial applications reconsiderations and hearings before the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) at the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR). We will pursue claims to the Appeals Council and litigate cases in Federal Court within Ohio. In addition to being one of the few firms who take cases to federal court in Ohio, Balin Law is also one of the very few who step in to litigate claims in federal court where other attorneys have lost.

Balin Law is dedicated to advocating for people with disabling conditions who are in need of disability benefits. We have an excellent track record on difficult cases and extensive experience with rare and lesser-known conditions, autoimmune disorders, and pain disorders. Our practice is focused on Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Short and Long-Term Disability (LTD), and veterans benefits claims.

Ohio-Based, Serving Clients Nationwide

We have 10 offices across Ohio - from Cleveland to Columbus, Toledo to Youngstown - though we help clients nationwide to get the disability benefits they deserve.

Transportation issues? Weakened immune system? Mobility problems? Social anxiety?

You don't need to worry about ever having to come in. We can handle your entire case by phone, electronically, and by mail. The Social Security Administration now offers virtual hearings as well.

Free Consultations and No Retainer Fee

No money? No problem!

We also offer FREE consultations, and most clients never have to pay $1 out of pocket. Once we win your case, Social Security will even pay us our fee directly: 25% of the backpay (past due benefits) owed to you. You get the other 75% and, of course, 100% of your monthly benefits afterward. No ongoing fees, no hidden fees, just the 25% Contingency Fee from your backpay.

Abogados de discapacidad de habla hispana

Spanish-speaking firm

The language barrier between a Spanish-speaking client and an English-speaking attorney can make effective collaboration difficult. If you or someone you know needs the help of a Spanish-speaking legal team to obtain disability benefits, Balin Law has a bilingual team ready to assist.

Balin Law ha ayudado a miles de personas a obtener los beneficios por discapacidad que se merecen. ¡Estamos aquí para ayudarte también! Ya sea que necesite solicitar beneficios o apelar después de que se le negaron los beneficios, ¡ofrecemos consultas gratuitas y no hay cargo hasta que ganemos!

Nuestro personal experimentado lo ayudará a sentirse seguro e informado sobre su caso. Se sentirá cómodo hablando de sus problemas de salud y su historial médico con nuestro atento y compasivo personal. Tener un equipo legal con el que pueda comunicarse en su propio idioma hará que el proceso sea menos estresante y fortalecerá su caso al garantizar que su reclamo sea preciso y que nada se pierda en la traducción.

Comuníquese directamente con nuestro equipo de habla hispana al 440-358-2683.


Awards and Honors

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  • Balin, Paulette F. On a Super Lawyers® List
  • Shupe, Matthew J. On a Super Lawyers® List
  • Yasinow, Melissa A. On a Super Lawyers® List

Languages

  • English (Primary)
  • Spanish

Attorneys

Paulette F. Balin

Founder and Managing Principal

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Matthew Shupe

Associate

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Mira B. Chopra

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Mark Dlugopolsky

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Melissa A. Yasinow

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Christine Guarnieri

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Mentor, OH

7372 Lakeshore Blvd.
Mentor, OH 44060

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Phone: 877-681-3464

Fax: 866-788-2256

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Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Free Consultations
  • Virtual Appointments

Additional Ohio Locations

Beachwood, OH  (18.1 miles)

3659 Green Road
Suite 221
Beachwood, OH 44122

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Phone: 216-798-2527

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Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, By Appointment Only, Saturday - Sunday: Closed

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Free Consultations
  • Virtual Appointments

Cleveland, OH  (21.1 miles)

1300 E 9th St., #1020-B
Cleveland, OH 44199

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Phone: 877-681-3464

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Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, By Appointment Only

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Free Consultations
  • Virtual Appointments

Ashtabula, OH  (34.7 miles)

2302 Metcalf Drive
Unit 22-B
Ashtabula, OH 44004

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Phone: 877-681-3464

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Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, By Appointment Only

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Free Consultations
  • Virtual Appointments

Cuyahoga Falls, OH  (37.6 miles)

820 Graham Road,
Suite B
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

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Phone: 877-681-3464

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Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday; Appointments: Weekday

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Free Consultations
  • Virtual Appointments

Sheffield Village, OH  (40.8 miles)

5062 Waterford Dr.
Sheffield Village, OH 44035

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Phone: 877-681-3464

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Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, By Appointment Only

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Free Consultations
  • Virtual Appointments

Canton, OH  (59.5 miles)

3722 Whipple Ave.
Canton, OH 44718

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Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, By Appointment Only

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Free Consultations
  • Virtual Appointments

Youngstown, OH  (62.4 miles)

839 Southwestern Run
Youngstown, OH 44514

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Phone: 877-681-3464

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Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, By Appointment Only

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Free Consultations
  • Virtual Appointments

Toledo, OH  (111.5 miles)

241 North Superior St.,
Ste. #200
Toledo, OH 43604

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Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, By Appointment Only

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Free Consultations
  • Virtual Appointments

Columbus, OH  (147.6 miles)

500 S Front St
Suite 1200 B
Columbus, OH 43215

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Phone: (614) 586-7560

Fax: 866-788-2256

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Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, By Appointment Only

  • Free Consultations
  • Virtual Appointments

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