Personal & Family

Social Security Law

The practice area

About Social Security Law

Dealing with the social security authority is not always simple: denied benefits, delays, miscalculations and slow proceedings are recurring obstacles. Having experienced lawyers is essential to ensure benefits are granted fairly and promptly.

We work to preserve social security rights on a range of fronts: pensions, survivor's benefits, allowances, benefit reviews and social security planning, always combining strategy with empathy.

  • Pensions (age, contribution period, special conditions, disability)
  • Survivor's pension, allowances and benefit reviews
  • Retirement planning and claims against the social security authority

Social Security Law services

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Why engage us

Why engage a social security lawyer?

Errors in calculating the benefit, unfair refusals and long waits are recurring problems that call for technical handling.

Benefits paid at the correct amount

Shorter timelines and less red tape

Greater certainty in the retirement process

Our Social Security Law services

Pensions

Review and applications for pensions by age, contribution period, special conditions, disability, hybrid rules and the points system.

Benefit Reviews

Checking for calculation errors and filing review requests to increase the benefit amount.

Survivor's Pension and Allowances

Assistance with survivor's pensions, sickness benefit, accident benefit and maternity benefit.

Social Security Planning

A full review of the contribution record, with projections to identify the best timing and type of pension.

Specialist legal practice

Who can handle your case

Thiago Silveira

Thiago Silveira

OAB/RS 126.259 · Direito Previdenciário

Attorney with broad experience in social security law, offering clear, technical and objective guidance in complex social security cases.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about Social Security Law

What does a social security lawyer do?
Works on the granting, review and planning of benefits, including pensions, survivor's benefits and claims against the social security authority.
How long does the social security authority take to review a claim?
The statutory period is 30 to 90 days, though it is not always met; a lawyer can help speed the process up.
My benefit was denied. Can I still appeal?
Yes. It is possible to appeal administratively or to bring court proceedings against the refusal.
I have already retired. Can I ask for a review?
Yes, a review can be requested within 10 years of the benefit being granted, where there are calculation errors.
How does social security planning work?
It is a detailed review of the contribution record that identifies the ideal moment to retire and the most advantageous type of benefit.

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