Attorney Lisa A. Welton
Lisa’s entire career has been devoted to representing injured and disabled people. In 1995, she founded her own firm as a sole practitioner, and began focusing on disability insurance benefits claims, in which she has been very successful. She take a lot of satisfaction and pride out of helping people to weather one of the most difficult and challenging times of life with dignity and optimism. One of the great advantages of a small firm like Lisa’s is the personal interaction and continuity of service provided. She is grateful to have an extremely capable legal assistant whose help enables her to be personally involved and to bring her expertise to every case from start to finish. No matter your age, education, profession or medical impairment, our firm can help with your disability claim, and will strive to do so with kindness and compassion.
License
Michigan
Acquired in 1985 – active and in good standing
Work Experience
Litigation Associate
1985 – 1994
Law Office of Lisa A. Welton
Sole Practitioner – 1994 – present
Education
- University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
JD – Juris Doctor – 1984 - Michigan State University
BS – Bachelor of Science – 1980
Associations
- Michigan Association for Justice
Executive Board – 1991 – Present - National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives
Sustaining Member - American Association for Justice
Member - State Bar of Michigan
Social Security Section Council Member – 2011 – 2016 - Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan
Recent Publications
Journal of the Michigan Association for Justice, Vol. L, No. 2
“Disability Assessment With Multiple Medical Impairments” – 2018
Speaking Engagements
- State Bar of Michigan Social Security Section Seminar
New Guideline on Global Assessment of Functioning in Social Security Disability – 2014 - MAJ Social Security / Workers Compensation Seminar
Mental Impairments in Social Security Claims – 2014 - MAJ Workers Compensation / Social Security Seminar
Pain Aspects of Social Security Disability Claims – 2012
