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Brian Scott Wayson

Brian Scott Wayson

Cascadia Disability Law f/k/a Brown + Wayson LLC
  • Social Security Disability
  • Oregon
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Biography

MISSION: Our mission is to respectfully and compassionately assist individuals with disabilities in achieving a sense of dignity through financial stability and healthcare access. I run a small law firm focused on Social Security Disability and SSI, Veterans' Benefits (although I am not accepting new VA cases currently), and related administrative law matters. I bring a wealth of experience and a deep compassion for others to my work, helping those who need or seek assistance in navigating the complexities of administrative law. We provide direct personal interaction with our law firm and we are personally committed to doing everything within our power to help you restore your dignity and secure the benefits you deserve.

Education
Lewis & Clark Law School
J.D. | Law
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City of Portland Attorney’s Office, Legal Clerk, June – December 2003. Natural Resources Law Institute, Research Assistant, June 2002 – May 2003. Indian Summer, Legal Intern, June 2002 – August 2002.
Honors: First Year Appellate Advocacy Moot Court: Best Brief. Client Counseling Moot Court Competition Regional 2003 team member. Moot Court Honor Board, 2003 - 2004.
Activities: Student member of the Federal Bar Association. Student member of the Multnomah Bar Association. Journal of Small and Emerging Business Law, Editorial Board, Internet Editor, 2003 - 2004, Research Editor, 2002 – 2003; American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Non-Profit Law and Aviation & Space Law Committees, Student Vice-Chair, 2003 – 2004; Treasurer/Member - Native American Law Student Association and Student Advocates for Environmental Responsibility, 2003 - 2004; Faculty Meetings, Student Bar Representative, 2002 - 2003.
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Portland State University
MPA | Public Administration
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Linfield College
B.S. (1998) | Social & Behavioral Sciences
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Work & school, school & work
Honors: Graduation - lol
Activities: Attended school fulltime while working fulltime
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University of California - Berkeley
Certificate in Business Administration (1996) | Business Administration
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Professional Experience
Attorney at Law, founding member
Cascadia Disability Law f/k/a Brown + Wayson LLC
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Small firm law practice specializing in Social Security Disability and SSI, Veterans' Benefits, and related administrative law matters. We are putting our wealth of experience and sincere compassion for others to work for those who need or would like assistance navigating an administrative law labyrinth. We offer one-on-one interaction with your attorney and our personal commitment to doing everything in our power to assist you to restore your dignity and secure the benefits you deserve. While the journey may be challenging, successful outcomes for our clients are particularly rewarding. Our work is both time-sensitive due to varying deadlines and time-pressured due to the nature of our practice. Services include: analyzing, researching and drafting Hearing Memoranda, Social Security Appeals Council Briefs and United States District Court Plaintiff’s Opening and Reply Briefs within the requisite timeframes. As an attorney, I have represented claimants at more than 50 federal administrative law hearings and assisted in the preparation for more than 400 other hearings. In addition, I have drafted numerous Social Security Appeals Council briefs and United States District Court opening and reply briefs. Through this representation I have garnered extensive experience preparing for and appearing at hearings to secure positive outcomes for my clients. I am well-versed in client counseling, claim analysis, case preparation, and hearing and appeal representation.
Administrative Rule Writer
State of Oregon, Department of Human Services, Childre, Adults & Families, Hearings and Rules Unit
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Administrative rule drafting, editing, filing and interpreting for the Oregon Department of Human Services, Children, Adults & Families Division, Child Welfare and Self Sufficiency programs. The rulemaking work is necessary both to implement new legislation and to ensure new agency program initiatives are consistent with controlling state legislation and federal law. These decisions may have significant implications for the Department’s budget and can affect the health and safety of Oregonians served by the programs operated by the Children, Adults and Families Division of the Department. Support hearing representatives in contested case hearings. The contested case hearings support requires knowledge and application of the relevant hearings provisions of the Oregon Administrative Procedures Act, Oregon administrative rules, and federal regulations. Review, revise, and re-issue Administrative Law Judge issued proposed final orders regarding claimant requested contested case hearings. This involves reviewing and analyzing proposed and final orders issued by administrative law judges and determining, in some cases, whether the agency should rewrite the order.
Attorney at Law
Disability Law Offices
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All aspects of a vigorous and voluminous Social Security Disability law practice, from initial consultations through federal court appeals.
Publications
Articles & Publications
Social Security's 5-Step Sequential Analysis for Disability Determinations
Legal Guides
Unemployment and Social Security Disability Benefits Simultaneously
Legal Guides
What Are Your Chances When You Apply for Social Security Disability
Legal Guides
Speaking Engagements
Social Security Disability Law, ACCESO LEGAL - SiriusXM Radio
The ABCs of Social Security Disability Law, Continuing Education course
Ethical Considerations in Social Security Disability Representation, Circuit 9 Conference
Certifications
Accredited Attorney
Department of Veterans Affairs
Accredited Attorney
Social Security Administration
Awards
Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
National Association of Disability Representatives
Member
- Current
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American Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Oregon State Bar  # 041147
Member
- Current
Activities: Member - Military and Veterans Law Practice Section, 2014 - present Member - House of Delegates, 2014 - present
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National Organization of Veterans Advocates
Member
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Federal Bar Association
Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Oregon
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    There is no charge for the initial consultation.
  • Contingent Fees
    Our Social Security Disability practice is contingent fee based, with fee caps set by Congress. For most cases the fee cap is 25% of any past benefits awarded to you or $9000, whichever is LESS. Veterans' Disability cases are a 20% contingent fee.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Small firm law practice specializing in Social Security Disability and SSI , Veterans' Benefits, and related administrative law matters. Putting my wealth of experience and sincere compassion for others to work for those who need or would like assistance navigating an administrative law labyrinth. I offer one-on-one interaction with your attorney and a personal commitment to doing everything in our power to assist you to restore your dignity and secure the benefits you deserve.
Practice Area
Social Security Disability
Additional Practice Areas
  • Social Security Disbaility Law
  • Veterans Disability Law
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Cascadia Disability Law Information
Website
The Cascadia Disability Law LLC website
Blog
Oregon Social Security Disability Lawyer – Questions & Answers
Contact & Map
Cascadia Disability Law LLC
Portland
4915 North Interstate Ave
Main Floor
Portland, OR 97217
Toll-Free: (800) 891-0867
Telephone: (503) 891-8376
Fax: (888) 988-0014
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: We are happy to meet with you via telephone, video or inperson - by appointment
Cascadia DIsability Law LLC
Portland
PO Box 12028
Portland, OR 97212
Toll-Free: (800) 891-0867
Telephone: (503) 891-8376
Fax: (888) 988-0014
Notice: Please send mail to this office address
Waysonlaw LLC
portland
po box 12028
Portland, OR 97212
Toll-Free: (800) 891-0867
Telephone: (503) 891-8376
Fax: (888) 988-0014