Michele Schaefer has over 30 years of professional experience. She began her career as a trial attorney before establishing a decades-long career at the Social Security Administration (SSA). She is also accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
She has a wealth of knowledge about disability from extensive field experience at the Disability Determination Services, and at the Office of Hearings Operations as a Hearing Office Director, Supervisory Attorney, and Senior Attorney, and at Social Security National Headquarters as Deputy Director, Branch Chief.
Ms. Schaefer know how the system works and will help you get the benefits you need.
Alabama State Bar Association
ID Number: 9216G15Y
Since 2020
Indiana Supreme Court
ID Number: 14112-64
Since 1988
ID Number: https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/accredpeople.asp
Since 2020
2019 - Current
Cardea Law Group, LLC
We will provide you with advice and guidance throughout your case. We will advocate on your behalf and make a comprehensive presentation of your case. We know how the system works and can cut through complicated bureaucratic procedures to help you win your case.
2006 - 2019
Social Security Administration
Provided disability policy advice to SSA executives. Also led research and drafting of regulations, rulings and policy guidance.
1991 - 2006
Social Security Administration
Supervised attorneys and paralegals in Social Security hearing offices.
1988 - 1991
Emerick and Diggins, PC
Trial attorney in a general practice law firm.
1985 - 1988
J.D. (1988) | Law
1980 - 1984
B.A. (1984) | English
Social Security Administration
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Probate Administration
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
2020
Accredited AttorneyU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
