Staff

Karen Morrison, our Disability Coordinator/Office Manager, brought with her 13 years of Disability Determination experience with the Social Security Administration when she joined our firm in 1994. With Karen's background, she has the ability and knowledge to guide our clients through every step of the process. She is praised by our clients for her concern and thoroughness. Karen also has the responsibility of hiring, training and supervising our staff activities. She plays a key role in the development, growth and management of firm activities. Because of her liaison work with Social Security and our firms advanced technology Karen has been uniquely involved representing our firm in several pilot projects with Social Security's electronic file development testing. She also conducts seminars for health professionals interested in learning more about Social Security Disability. As a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Representatives (NOSSCR) she attends twice yearly conferences to stay abreast of changes in the law. She is also a member of the National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR) and an associate member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA).

Sheryl Danner, legal assistant, has worked with the public for more than 13 years. She is responsible for preparing and filing of claimant's applications and appeals as well as any communications between the claimant and Social Security. She works closely with our clients gathering information that is pertinent to their case and preparing their cases for hearing. She is a dedicated worker and a great asset to our firm.

Teresa Maloney, legal assistant, has over 15 years of experience working with medical disability claims. She meets with claimants obtaining the necessary information from them to file and appeal their disability claims. She is a key liaison with the state disability offices to get cases processed at the initial and reconsideration levels quickly and accurately. She processes all the decisions received on our clients' claims. Teresa has a genuine care and concern for our clients and their well being.

Sue Edwards, our Electronic Records Processor, is meticulous in her responsibilities maintaining our electronic case files. She reviews and organizes administrative records for scanning and indexing as well as process medical records sent to us electronically. Sue has been a true asset to the firm in our conversion to a paperless office.

Lindsay Corum, our Medical Coordinator, gained her experience by working in the hospital environment in the medical records department. She obtains narrative reports, functional capacity reports, and medical records from Health Care Providers to document client disability claims. She demonstrates a high degree of effort and urgency when obtaining these documents, but never fails to show her pleasant and outgoing personality with the various medical entities that she communicates with on a daily basis.

Angela Craven, our receptionist/legal assistant, has worked with the public for more than twenty years. Her pleasant personality and warm smile helps put the clients at ease and conveys her genuine concern for them. She also handles the volumes of mail each day with efficiency and keeps track of our disability files.

Debora Hall, legal assistant, has worked in the legal field for more than 15 years, assisting judges/attorneys and clients. She is responsible for reviewing and sending medical records/reports to SSA, requesting SSA files, and assists with employment, private, government and railroad disability claims. She prepares complementary packets for claimants and doctors, updates our medical database and is always willing to assist in backup work for our office.

Kim Zimmerman, legal assistant/receptionist, has worked in the legal field for more than 18 years. She brings with her the ability to communicate well with clients, showing genuine care and concern. She assists with the high volume of telephone calls and mail daily and helps to keep the front office operating smoothly and efficiently.