Richard McCleary

Richard McCleary has spent 36 years representing only claimants seeking Social Security disability benefits. He has handled cases at every stage of the process, from initial claims through appeals. His sustained focus in this area provides clients with strong advocacy, steady guidance, and a practical understanding of disability law.

In 1990, Richard graduated from Stetson University College of Law with his J.D. degree. His education prepared him for a career in disability claims. He is a member of the Florida Bar, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Richard has practiced Social Security disability law as both a sole practitioner and as a member of a law firm. This broad background helps him serve different client needs and case demands. He brings seasoned judgment and a caring manner to each disability claim while remaining focused on clear, effective representation.

Richard has tried cases with the Social Security Office of Hearings Operations hearing offices across the United States. Richard also has represented claimants at all levels of appeal. His years of hearing and appellate work help him prepare carefully, present clearly, and stay focused on the facts that matter most.

Richard has extensive experience in New England. He has tried cases before Administrative Law Judges from the Boston, Springfield, and Lawrence, Massachusetts, hearing offices, as well as Providence, Rhode Island, and New Haven, Connecticut. He has also handled disability cases in New York City and Albany, New York.

Richard McCleary brings decades of focused Social Security disability experience to every case he handles. His record across hearings and appeals reflects skill, consistency, and dedication. For claimants seeking knowledgeable representation, his background offers a strong foundation built on years of practice in this highly specific area.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers
• Member, The Florida Bar

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Stetson University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

Awards & Badges