Fighting for the Benefits You Deserve

Social Security Disability Law Firm

When you can’t work because of a medical condition, the bills don’t stop, and neither does the stress. At Your Disability Team, we help you pursue the Social Security Disability benefits you’re owed. Led by attorney Dean Blackaby, a trusted Social Security disability lawyer, our team brings decades of focused experience and hands-on support to every case. Serving not only Oregon, Hawai’i and Montana, but claims anywhere in the country.

Social Security Disability Help You Can Count On

Whether you’re just starting an SSDI application or dealing with a frustrating denial, we’re ready to step in and move things forward.

SSDI Applications

We help prepare and file your initial application, using consistent medical records and strong documentation to give your claim a better chance from the start.

Appeals & Hearings

If you’ve been denied, we manage the entire appeal process, gathering evidence, meeting deadlines, and representing you at hearings before the Administrative Law Judge.

Coordination with Other Benefits

Already receiving workers’ comp or long-term disability? We help make sure your Social Security claim fits in smoothly without affecting your existing or future benefits.

Has Your Application Been Denied or Delayed?

We don’t send you to voicemail. We don’t leave you guessing. And we don’t back down when things get hard.

Dean Blackaby

Attorney at Law

With over 30 years of experience in areas of disability law and workplace injuries, Dean Blackaby is recognized as a leading advocate for disabled individuals. Dean’s distinguished career includes more than eight years as a staff attorney for Montana State Fund, Montana’s largest insurance carrier. This experience provided valuable insight into how medical conditions impact an individual’s ability to work. As a result, he has proven an effective advocate for those seeking disability benefits.

Erika D. Petersen

Director of Operations

As the Director of Operations at a leading law practice in Montana, Erika brings a unique blend of legal, administrative, and clinical nursing expertise to her role, which has profoundly shaped her approach given her multifaceted background. With a diverse career spanning over 25 years, she has established herself as a dynamic leader, adept at bridging the worlds of healthcare and law to drive organizational excellence and client service all while establishing a unique blend of empathy, analytical rigor, and operational expertise.

Why Work with Us

Local, Experienced, Accessible

We serve clients locally and statewide. You’ll work directly with our team, not through a call center or an automated bot.

Focused on Disability Law
We Prepare the Right Way

Let’s Figure Out What’s Next, Together

If your disability has taken away your ability to work, you shouldn’t have to fight the system alone. We’ll walk through your options, explain what’s realistic, and help you move forward, with support that stays steady through every step.


Schedule your free consultation with our Montana Social Security disability attorney today.