Melinda Spencer, EDPNA / NADR Accredited Disability Representative

Melinda Spencer is a NADR Accredited Disability Representative with over fifteen years of Social Security Disability and SSI experience serving clients in Eugene, Oregon. Working with Jennifer Lang Perkins, P.C., she represents individuals through initial applications, appeals, and hearings before administrative law judges, limiting her caseload to ensure personalized advocacy. Spencer charges no upfront fees and takes payment only from past-due benefits awarded by Social Security.

About

Melinda Spencer is a NADR Accredited Disability Representative serving clients in Eugene, Oregon who are seeking Social Security Disability and SSI benefits. Working as part of Jennifer Lang Perkins, P.C., she represents individuals unable to work full-time due to severe physical or mental health limitations expected to last at least twelve consecutive months.

Spencer brings over fifteen years of direct experience with Social Security Disability and SSI claims. She holds a degree in legal assisting with additional studies in psychology, and she has passed a rigorous examination on Social Security rules and regulations, demonstrating her expertise in case development, hearings, and appeals. Her background includes extensive work alongside attorneys, which has shaped her commitment to high professional and ethical standards. As a member of the National Association of Disability Representatives, she maintains liability insurance and participates in continuing education to stay current with evolving regulations.

Her representation covers the full arc of Social Security claims: initial applications, case development, denied claims and appeals, and hearings before administrative law judges. Spencer approaches each case with careful attention; she intentionally limits her caseload to ensure that every client receives thorough, personalized advocacy throughout what is often a lengthy and demanding process.

Spencer's fee structure aligns her interests with her clients': if a case is not approved, there are no fees. When benefits are awarded, fees are determined by Social Security based on past due benefits owed, and they are collected only at the conclusion of the claim. This arrangement means clients bear no upfront costs and no financial risk.

Beyond her formal duties, Spencer is committed to understanding the full circumstances of her clients' lives. When she learns that a client's basic needs are not being met due to limited income and resources, she works to connect them with community assistance programs and support services. She views her role as advocacy for people who are taking active steps to improve their circumstances.

Clients consistently highlight her patience, responsiveness, and expertise. They note her ability to navigate complex paperwork requirements, her willingness to support clients through discouraging phases of lengthy proceedings, and her genuine care for their wellbeing. Several have specifically praised her knowledge of Social Security law and her follow-through on commitments made to them.

Spencer is located in Eugene and serves the surrounding region. She does not speak Spanish.

Overview compiled from the firm's website