About

Dru Shope, Social Security Disability Attorney for West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky

Dru A. Shope, of Edwards, Klein, Anderson, & Shope, Attorneys At Law

Social Security Disability Lawyer for West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio

• B.A., Marshall University, Cum Laude, 1990
• J.D., University of Dayton School of Law, 1993

Dru A. Shope has spent nearly 30 years focusing his practice on the representation of individuals seeking benefits under the Social Security Act. Mr. Shope represents claimants in various administrative tribunals, including the Social Security Administration’s Office of Hearings and Appeals in Huntington and Charleston, West Virginia; Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton, Ohio; and Lexington, Kentucky.

Attorney Dru A. Shope has successfully represented individuals seeking Social Security benefits for nearly 30 years. Attorney Shope and his staff are only focused on representing claimants seeking benefits under the Social Security disability programs. Each and every appointment scheduled with our firm shall be with an attorney, not a non-attorney representative, legal assistant or secretary.

Attorney Shope handles all types of disability claims including Title II Disability Insurance (Workers Disability and Survivors Disability) and Title XVI Supplemental Security Income (SSI-Adult and Children).

Practice Areas

Attorney Dru Shope has been practicing Social Security Disability Law for nearly 30 years.  Dru Shope, Attorney At Law, and his dedicated staff can help you minimize the confusion or frustration you are experiencing.  Attorney Dru Shope specializes in the following areas:

Social Security Disability Practice

Social Security Disability

What Is SSI Social Security Disability?

Supplemental Security Income Disability

Supplemental Security Income

What Is SSI Supplemental Security Income?

Children's Disability Issues

Children’s Disability Benefits

What are Children’s Disability Benefits?

Workers Disability and Survivors Disability

What is Workers Disability and Survivors Disability Insurance?

Why Attorney Dru Shope?

Here are just a few reasons why Attorney Dru Shope is your best choice for Social Security Disability lawyer in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.

Attorney Shope will stay with you, throughout the process.

Attorney Shope will personally represent you at every stage in the process, including the Social Security ALJ hearing.

You work with Attorney Dru Shope directly.

Your case will be handled by Attorney Shope both for case preparation and representation.  We do not use non-attorney representatives or paralegals.

Attorney Shope will work with you, whatever it takes.

Attorney Shope will come to your home or if necessary, to your medical facility, to discuss your case if you are unable to travel to our office.

You’ve got Questions. We’ve got Answers.

Below are some of the most common questions we see. If you have more questions, please feel free to contact us at (304)522-8255.

What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

People who have never worked, or who have not paid into the Social Security system for the past five years, may qualify for Supplementary Security Income (SSI) benefits. Disabled children also may qualify for SSI benefits. SSI benefits may consist…

What are Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits?

Social Security disability benefits (also called Social Security Disability Insurance) are a part of the Federal Social Security Act. It includes several programs that provide disability payments and other benefits to disabled workers and their families. Benefits are often referred…

Who can apply for these benefits? Am I eligible for SSD or SSI benefits?

You can apply for benefits if you are disabled and cannot work full-time; if your disability or medical condition has lasted, or is expected to last, for at least one year; and if you have a life-threatening disability or medical…

Why should I hire an attorney?

If your claim was denied or your benefits were terminated, you may want to hire an attorney. Hiring an attorney is not required to file an appeal, but doing so could mean the difference between winning your appeal or not.…

What can I do if my claim was denied?

If your claim was denied and you believe you qualify for SSD benefits, don't worry. You can file an appeal. There are several levels of determination for Social Security Disability benefits. You have 60 days to appeal a denial to reach…

Can I continue to receive SSD or SSI when I start collecting Social Security retirement benefits?

If you were receiving SSD benefits and you now qualify for Social Security retirement benefits, your benefits should be switched over to the retirement benefits. In some instances, you can receive an SSI check in addition to your retirement check.…

Locations & Contact

If you are unable to work because of disability, or you have a disabled child, please contact Attorney Dru A. Shope to learn how we can help you.  We do not charge attorney’s fees unless we obtain benefits for you.  We offer a free initial consultation to all new clients.  Call 1-866-241-3344 or 304-522-8255.  You can also email for an appointment with Mr. Shope at dshope@edwardsklein.com.