Amanda Isom
South Carolina Disability Law Firm Intake Manager
When you come to Robertson Wendt Disability for help with your Social Security Disability claim, Amanda Isom, our intake manager, may be the one to help you get started working with our firm.
She welcomes new clients to our South Carolina disability law firm, answers questions about seeking Social Security Disability benefits, and prepares files for clients.
“Many clients come to us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and unsure of where to turn after being denied benefits or struggling through the disability application process on their own,” Amanda said.
She said she values the work she does at Robertson Wendt Disability because it’s a chance to help people who truly need help as they struggle with serious medical, employment and financial hardships.
“They need guidance, support, and someone who will genuinely listen to them and advocate on their behalf. Their goal is often simple—to obtain the benefits they need to help provide stability and peace of mind during a very challenging time in their lives.”
Amanda started at our law firm in 2013 as a receptionist and was promoted to legal assistant and now intake manager.
She previously worked as a referral and intake coordinator for a medical equipment company, an architectural review board administrator for a real estate company, and a lead teller in Charleston area banks and credit unions.
Working at Robertson Wendt Disability, she said, “What inspires me most is the trust our clients place in us. Being able to provide reassurance, compassion, and support while helping guide them through the Social Security Disability process is incredibly rewarding. Knowing that our work can help relieve some of their stress and positively impact their lives is what motivates me every day.”
When she’s not working, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family and watching her son play baseball for his travel and school teams.
Robertson Wendt Disability has helped thousands of people in Charleston, Columbia and across South Carolina seek the disability benefits they needed to regain stability in their lives.
Common Questions About Social Security Disability
When your life is in disarray due to health and economic hardships, you likely have a lot of questions about disability benefits and working with a disability lawyer to pursue financial relief.
Amanda Isom can discuss these common questions and many others with you:
When Should I Apply for Social Security Disability?
Most of the time, you want to apply for Social Security Disability benefits as soon as you know you won’t be able to work indefinitely because of health problems.
You might be tempted to wait and see if your condition improves, but we don’t recommend that. The disability benefits process is long, and it’s best to get it started as soon as possible.
Our disability lawyers will help make it easier for you.
What Benefits Does Social Security Disability Provide?
Social Security Disability provides monthly checks to help you cover your essential needs.
And it gets you access to Medicare or Medicaid health coverage, depending on which type of disability benefits you receive.
Both forms of financial assistance are much-needed lifelines, letting you live in more peace and stability when medical issues undercut your ability to work for a living.
Do I Need a Lawyer to Get Disability Benefits? What Does It Cost?
An experienced Social Security Disability lawyer can relieve the pressure on you, help you avoid pitfalls in your application, help your case go more smoothly, and even improve your chances of winning benefits in the end.
You’re not required to have a lawyer to seek disability benefits. But you don’t have to pay for your lawyer until you win benefits, and even then the lawyer’s fee is strictly regulated.
For any questions you have about the Social Security Disability process and your specific case, get in touch with the Robertson Wendt Disability team. We can listen to your situation and provide a free initial evaluation of your disability claim.