Navigating Disability Law: Experts Insights with Don Pilzer

03/14/25 • 23 min

Episode Summary:

In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, host Chad Brown interviews Don Pilzer, a veteran disability lawyer with over 40 years of experience in South Carolina. Don shares his journey into disability law, insights on winning disability cases, and touches on his personal story about raising his son with autism. The episode provides valuable advice for disability claimants and a touching perspective on neurodiversity.

Key Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to the Disability Expert Podcast

00:23 - Introduction of guest Don Pilzer

01:39 - Don's story of entering disability law practice in 1982

06:51 - Medicare information segment with Kevin Rosenquist

08:19 - Key advice for disability claimants regarding work activity

11:03 - Managing client communication during case waiting periods

15:27 - Personal story about Don's son George and autism

22:27 - Discussion about Don's retirement plans

About the Show:

The Disability Expert Podcast tackles difficult issues and interviews the country's top experts to help listeners better navigate the disability process. Each episode features insights from experienced professionals in the field of disability law and advocacy.

Episode Summary:

Key Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to the Disability Expert Podcast

00:23 - Introduction of guest Don Pilzer

01:39 - Don's story of entering disability law practice in 1982

06:51 - Medicare information segment with Kevin Rosenquist

08:19 - Key advice for disability claimants regarding work activity

11:03 - Managing client communication during case waiting periods

15:27 - Personal story about Don's son George and autism

22:27 - Discussion about Don's retirement plans

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Episode Summary:

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[13:47] Breaking the Ambulance Chaser Stereotype – How personal injury attorneys fight for fairness, despite the industry's bad reputation.

About the Show:

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