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Our main office is conveniently located at the Walnut Woods Office Center in Kalamazoo at the corner of US-131 and M-43 (West Main).

Main Office:
5955 West Main Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Telephone: (269) 372-0403
Fax: (269) 372-0409
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In Grand Rapids:
2525 East Paris Ave, SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Telephone: (616) 447-8844
Fax: (269) 372-0409
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Welcome to our website.  We’re glad you’re here.

We specialize in helping people obtain Social Security Disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) who are unable to work because of a severe physical and/or mental condition.
 
Why choose Ilze Meija?

  • Ilze Meija is a former Attorney for the Social Security Administration in Lansing, Michigan and understands Federal Social Security Laws.
  • We specialize in Social Security disability law and devote 100% of our time to this area.
  • As a small law firm practicing in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and the Southwest Michigan area, we pride ourselves in offering a personal, yet professional, level of service. 
  • We provide a caring and sensitive approach during this difficult time in your life. We understand that you are dealing with issues that are often very difficult to talk about.

Did You Know?

  • Approximately 70% of people are denied benefits at the initial level.
  • Your chances of being approved for benefits are much better if you have a disability lawyer representing you.
  • The sooner you retain an Attorney the more time your Attorney has to prepare your case.
  • The current wait-time for a hearing in Grand Rapids, MI is 2 to 2.5 years.
  • The Federal government holds back a portion of your back-benefits if you win and sends it to the disability Attorney directly.

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