Stewart Disability Law has focused on disability benefits law for nearly two decades. We understand the complicated Social Security system, and we want to help you receive the benefits to which you are entitled.
We bring legal and medical knowledge and experience together to provide you with the best representation possible.
Meet Thomas Stewart, M.S., PA-C, J.D.
Thomas Stewart brings together two careers — medicine and law — to give clients a decisive edge in the SSDI arena. As a Social Security Disability attorney with nearly 20 years of experience, Thomas has helped thousands of individuals with chronic illnesses obtain the benefits they deserve. He specializes in neurodegenerative and neuroimmunological conditions — such as Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia, and similar conditions — where nuanced medical evidence is critical to approval. While the firm’s focus is chronic progressive neurological disease, Thomas also regularly represents people with other chronic diseases and other medical limitations on a case-by-case basis. His medical background as a licensed Physician Assistant allows him to identify gaps in your medical record and work closely with your healthcare team to build the strongest possible case.
Thomas also represents clients in private long-term disability (ERISA) claims, and frequently manages a client’s SSDI and ERISA claims together — often charging only for the SSDI representation in these situations.
Education & Credentials
- B.A., University of Notre Dame
- J.D., Boston College Law School
- M.S. (Physician Assistant), University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
- Licensed Attorney, State of Colorado
- Licensed Physician Assistant, State of Colorado
- Member, National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR)
Thomas’s career is driven by a single passion: helping people with disabling conditions regain financial stability and peace of mind.
Our Team
- Sarah Darnell
- Anna Jones
- Liz Ludchak
- Debi McClure
- Teresa Mitchell
- Lisa Peters
Sarah Darnell
With over 10 years at the firm in various roles, Sarah Darnell is proud to be part of a team helping individuals obtain the Social Security disability and ERISA benefits they need. She finds this work incredibly fulfilling and values the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
Liz Ludchak
A resident of Denver, Colorado, Liz Ludchak has spent her career helping others overcome legal and financial hurdles. For over twenty years, she has worked within the nonprofit industry as a trusted bankruptcy and financial coach. In 2018, Liz transitioned her passion for service to Stewart Disability Law. As a Case Manager, she guides clients through the complex Social Security disability claims process with compassion and expertise.
Liz earned her Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management from Regis University and holds an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) certification from the AFCPE®. When she is not advocating for her clients, Liz loves to cultivate her garden, experiment with new recipes in the kitchen, and spend time with her church community.
Teresa Mitchell
Teresa Mitchell is a Denver native who has been working since the early 1990s, in both Florida and Colorado, to help people navigate the Social Security Disability benefit administration process and obtain the disability benefits to which they are entitled. Having successfully completed the Social Security Administration’s EDPNA program for non-attorney representatives, she is an accredited disability representative (ADR) with the National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR).
