Horn & Kelley P.C. Attorneys at Law - Tinley Park, IL

Comprehensive Social Security Disability Law Firm in Illinois

Securing federal disability benefits can be a daunting endeavor when navigating the rigorous administrative evidentiary standards established by the Social Security Administration. At Horn and Kelley, PC Attorneys at Law, claimants benefit from the collective insight and institutional strength of a firm that has concentrated exclusively on disability claims for four decades. Founded in 1986 by law partners John E. Horn and H. Elizabeth Kelley, the practice operates four first-floor office locations in Tinley Park, Chicago, La Grange, and Highland, Indiana. When disabling injuries or long-term medical conditions prevent you from earning a living, finding a law firm that combines substantial trial credentials with compassionate client service provides the support you need to prevail.

Thorough Representation in SSDI and SSI Claims

The federal government denies a substantial majority of initial disability applications due to technical omissions or insufficient medical documentation. Bringing the persistent advocacy associated with premier accident and injury lawyers and workers compensation lawyers, the attorneys and legal professionals at Horn and Kelley guide applicants through every tier of the benefits continuum:

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): Assisting workers with sufficient earnings credits to prepare comprehensive benefit petitions supported by detailed functional capacity assessments.
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Guiding low-income individuals and families through complex technical eligibility evaluations, income thresholds, and asset documentation requirements.
• Appealing Initial Denials: Crafting strategic requests for reconsideration and gathering updated medical records to reverse adverse determinations promptly.
• Administrative Court Representation: Providing rigorous representation before Administrative Law Judges across regional hearing offices to cross-examine medical and vocational witnesses.

Decades of Combined Legal Knowledge and Accessibility

The strength of Horn and Kelley, PC Attorneys at Law lies in the collaborative partnership between founding attorneys John E. Horn and H. Elizabeth Kelley. With more than seventy years of combined legal experience, both partners bring distinguished backgrounds to their practice. Attorney Kelley, a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, is an active member of the Chicago Bar Association and admitted to practice before the federal district and appellate courts. The firm purposefully maintains accessible, street-level first-floor offices in Tinley Park and surrounding communities, ensuring that mobility-impaired clients can meet with their attorneys without physical barriers or unnecessary logistical hurdles.

Client-Focused Advocacy With No Fee Unless You Win

Financial hardship frequently accompanies severe medical disability, making transparent representation essential. Those who urgently need a lawyer or seek to find a lawyer who charges zero upfront retainers will appreciate Horn and Kelley's risk-free model. Clients looking to hire an attorney can schedule a free initial case review to discuss their medical background and work history with confidence. With an unwavering focus on securing retroactive back pay and monthly disability income for deserving clients, Horn and Kelley, PC Attorneys at Law remains a trusted legal pillar throughout Tinley Park and the Chicagoland area.