Archive - Webinar - 9/29/2022 - Noon CLE Seminar

Neil H. Good understands how overwhelming and confusing it can be to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. However, for someone who’s been injured, it’s critical to work with an attorney who understands the application process. That’s why Neil has dedicated his career to making the process as simple as possible for disabled and ill clients across the county. With more than 30 years of experience and over 4,000 satisfied clients, Neil is committed to learning about you and your specific case so you can get the benefits you need.

Neil received his undergraduate degree in finance from Northern Illinois University. From there, he went on to graduate from IIT/Kent College of Law. Initially, his work focused on personal injury, where he tried more than 50 cases to verdict. His first Social Security hearing was in 1992, and in 2000 he decided to limit his practice to SSD law.

Neil is passionate about and experienced in all types of Social Security cases. For example, he’s filed two class action cases in which the Social Security Administration was incorrectly paying claimants their back benefits. His most recent win involved a case in which the Social Security Administration refused to give a U.S.-born citizen a Social Security number.

On the occasion that a client’s case needs to be referred, Neil works closely with personal injury, worker’s compensation, and family law attorneys. He makes sure that his clients’ cases end up in the right hands.

Neil regularly speaks at the National Organization of Social Security Claims Representatives conference on the importance of cross-examining medical experts. He also speaks on topics related to Social Security Disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income to hospital support groups, health groups, township services organizations, social services organizations, community groups, and more.

Michelle L. LaFayette is a partner with the Ganan & Shapiro, P.C., a mid-sized-workers’ compensation defense firm with offices in Peoria and Chicago, Illinois.   Michelle handles workers’ compensation claims on behalf of employers and insurance companies in Illinois.  Michelle received a B.A. in history/political science from Illinois College in 1995 where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Michelle earned her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law in 2000.  Michelle was admitted to the Illinois Bar in November, 2000.  Michelle is a past-member of the Illinois State Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Law Section Council, having served as a past-Chair to the Council.  She is currently a member of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association Board of Directors.  Outside of work, Michelle is an avid reader, has interests in history, especially American history, and is a big fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Blackhawks and Green Bay Packers.