When it comes to the exhausting and grueling processes of disability law, a lawyer might just feel like a name on paper that represents your claim. At Grundy Disability Law, we go the extra mile to make sure all of our Missouri claimants feel and are supported. Learn more about our team below.
Matthew R. Grundy, Attorney at Law
Matthew, who also goes by Matt, focuses his practice on the representation of disabled persons seeking Social Security disability benefits in Kansas City, Missouri. By assisting those who are unable to work and function in their daily lives, Matt can achieve his goal of helping others seek compensation through social security law.
As a seventh-generation Clay County resident and fourth-generation attorney Matt has a deep respect for the Midwestern work ethic of those he represents. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law in May 2001.
Matt is also a member of the Missouri and Kansas Bar Associations, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, and the Clay County and Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Associations. As a social security lawyer, he is admitted and licensed to practice in both the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri and the District of Kansas.
When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. Matt also enjoys fishing and enjoying the outdoors (and taking them all fishing when he can).
Karen Cyzick, Director of Operations
Karen Cyzick is Grundy Disability Law’s Director of Operations. She is a great addition to the firm due to her extensive Social Security Disability background with the Social Security Administration. Here, just adjudicated Social Security disability claims from 1981 to 1994 before utilizing her knowledge and management skills in the legal community. In 1994, she approached a general practice firm with the vision to specialize in disability law and played a key role in the development, growth, and management of this firm’s activities. By developing a business model to efficiently guide clients through every step of the complex disability process, Karen has helped Grundy Disability Law become the successful business it is today.
She also has been uniquely involved in several pilot projects with the Social Security Administration. This includes the electronic file development testing and the launch of the national teleconferencing project for video hearings.
Karen graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh in 1979.
In 2009, she was also invited to join a group of industry leaders in the disability arena focused on brainstorming and sharing best practices in disability law firm management.
Karen is a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Representatives (NOSSCR) and attends yearly conferences to stay abreast of changes in the law.
In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending as much time as she can outdoors.
Grundy Is Here To Guide Your Claim
Together, Karen and Matt lead a team of passionate social security lawyers and supporting staff. Everyone within Grundy Disability Law works hard because we know how grueling the claimant process can be. We want to ensure every individual gets the support they need to live with their disability.
Contact us today for your free case consultation with one of our attorneys.
