Gianola, Barnum, Wigal & London, LC

West Virginia Social Security Claims Attorney

If you can no longer earn a living because of a personal injury or debilitating illness, Gianola Barnum Wigal & London L.C., can help you seek the disability benefits your family is counting on. Michelle L. Bechtel, Esq. understands how difficult it can be for an inexperienced person to file a successful Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim. We have successfully represented numerous people who have come to us after an injury or illness, frustrated by having their claim denied because of minor details in record keeping. When you work with us, we handle every detail so you can concentrate on recovering.

Whether you are filing an initial claim or have had your claim denied, we are ready to help. We will begin immediately to gather the medical records and other relevant documents necessary to file an accurate and successful claim. Your lawyer will work directly with you throughout the process and will give you an honest assessment of how your case is progressing and what to expect.

No attorney's fees unless you receive benefits for your claim

In addition to providing a free consultation about your disability, we will also cover all costs of investigating and filing your claim. If you don't receive benefits, you don't pay attorney's fees. It's that simple.

Please Call : (304) 291-6300

Social Security Attorney Profile

Michelle L. Bechtel 
Morgantown, West Virginia

Associate
phone	(304) 291-6300
fax	(304) 291-6307
email	Email Me

Year Joined Organization:

2003

Areas of Practice:

Administrative Law

Business & Commercial Law

Business Organizations

Estate Planning

Family Law

Probate & Estate Administration

Real Estate Litigation

Social Security -- Disability

Taxation Law

Bar Admissions:

West Virginia, 2001

U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia, 2001

U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia, 2003

U.S. Tax Court, 2006

Education:

West Virginia University College of Law, Morgantown, West Virginia, 2001
J.D.

West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, 1998
B.A. Accounting
Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Representative Cases:

Mt. State Bit Service, Inc. v. West Virginia State Tax Department, 217 W.Va.141 (  2005)

Professional Associations and Memberships:

West Virginia State Bar

West Virginia Bar Association

Monongalia County Bar Association

National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR)

United Way of Monongalia & Preston Counties, 2006 - Present

Various Committees

Steering Committee, 2006 - Present

Past Employment Positions:

Judicial Law Clerk, West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals- 15th Circuit, The Honorables John Lewis Marks, Jr., Thomas A. Bedell and James A. Matish, 2001 - 2003

Please Call : (304) 291-6300

Please Call : (304) 291-6300