The Duties We Owe to Each Other: Ethics in Social Security Disability Representation – Track II [Day 2] (Presented by National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives)
Freddie spent the majority of his diverse legal career working as a Social Security Administration attorney, gaining knowledge and expertise in all aspects of the Social Security disability program. After nine years with SSA, Freddie began representing clients in all disability and non-disability matters and truly found his stride.
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Program Summary
The presentation “The Duties We Owe: Ethics in Social Security Disability Representation” explores the ethical obligations of representatives assisting clients with Social Security Disability (SSD) claims. It outlines who may serve as an SSD representative under 20 C.F.R. § 404.1705, including both attorneys in good standing and qualified non-attorneys.
The slides emphasize the importance of competence, honesty, professionalism, and respect for clients, drawing from both legal regulations and broader ethical principles. The presentation highlights the responsibility to treat clients with dignity, ensure accurate and fair representation, avoid conflicts of interest, and uphold the integrity of the legal process.
Key topics to be discussed:
- Ethical obligations in Social Security disability representation
- Qualifications and responsibilities of SSD representatives
- Professional standards and integrity in client representation
This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.
Eligible for up to 1 CLE Credit Hour
This session was originally submitted for CLE as a live, in-person presentation and a live webcast for the Fall 2025 National Conference – Track II Conference and may be eligible for self-study credit.
Each state handles self-study credit differently; for questions, please consult your State Bar Association.
Recorded on September 10, 2025
Closed-captioning available
Speakers
Freddie Effinger | Effinger Law
Freddie spent the majority of his diverse legal career working as a Social Security Administration attorney, gaining knowledge and expertise in all aspects of the Social Security disability program. After nine years with SSA, Freddie began representing clients in all disability and non-disability matters and truly found his stride.
A frequent presenter, Freddie has worked at both the Cumberland School of Law and the University of Alabama School of Law as an Adjunct Professor.
Agenda
I. Ethical obligations in Social Security disability representation | 6:30pm – 6:50pm
II. Qualifications and responsibilities of SSD representatives | 6:50pm – 7:10pm
III. Professional standards and integrity in client representation | 7:10pm – 7:30pm
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