The Tribune Legal Practice is a paralegal law firm that provides legal advice and representation for welfare benefit appeals to the First Tier and Upper Tribunal.

With our expertise gained at the Tribunal, we can also provide assistance in completing benefit application forms for incapacity and disability benefits.

Representation is the key for success in welfare benefit appeals, giving you the support and confidence to challenge the DWP or Local Authority.

Past statistics show that unrepresented appellants at paper hearings have a 20% chance of success. By attending a hearing in person your chances increase to 50%, and with a representative it increases further to 64%.

LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION FOR WELFARE BENEFIT APPEALS AND APPLICATIONS

Winning your Benefit Appeal – the advantages of Paralegal representation

Appealing negative benefit decision on your own can be stressful and overwhelming. Many will often give up.

In not pursuing an appeal clients are being denied benefit awards worth many thousands of pounds.

Our Paralegal representatives will assist you in appealing effectively with knowledge of benefit law and Tribunal procedures.

The Tribune Legal Practice provides full casework support, dedicating up to 35 hours labour per appeal, including attendance at the appeal hearing.

Our representation services are offered on a no win no fee basis. You only pay if your appeal is won.

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Claim Form Assistance – the advantages of legal expertise

Benefit application forms are long, difficult to navigate and confusing.

Many people find the process of claiming a benefit bewildering and either don’t claim what they are entitled to, or abandon a claim when it gets too much.

The Tribune Legal Practice can assist you in the completion of a benefit application form, so that make a claim with reference to the relevant laws and regulations, thus increasing your chances of succes.

You will also have the right support to that you can claim the benefit you are entitled to, so that you are not overwhelmed, and can complete the process successfully.

We tale a legal approach in completing a benefit application form, as it is the application of the law that determines entitlement, not the application of any medical or occupational health criteria.

For more information on our assistance services for completing benefit application forms, please click the link below.

Claim Forms Assistance

More on the value of Paralegal representation to assist you with your appeal

Many meritorious appeals do not reach the Tribunal, leaving wrong entitlement decisions unchallenged. This has a huge cost, with clients are being denied benefit awards worth many thousands of pounds.

That is why we recommend that you seek the assistance of a Paralegal representative. Their legal training in Social Security Law and knowhow of Tribunal procedure will assist you in appealing effectively the decisions denying your entitlement.

Social security law is very complex and appellants require support in all stages of the appeal to be effective. The Tribune Legal Practice provides this support, dedicating up to 35 hours labour per appeal, incluiding attending your appeal hearing with you.

For further information on the process of a benefit appeal, and details of our appeal representation services, please refer to our how to appeal guide at link shown below.

How to Appeal

Practiced Jurisdictions

The Tribune Legal Practice can assist with litigation in the following Tribunals:

  • First Tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber), for appeals of all social security benefits including: Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Attendance Allowance (AA), State Pension Credit (SPC), Universal Credit (UC), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Housing Benefit (HB), Carer’s Allowance (CA).
  • Valuation Tribunal – for appeals of Council Tax Reduction/Support.
  • Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) – For appeals from the First Tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber) on a point of law, for all social security benefits listed above.

Additional Services

Claim Forms Assistance – For completing benefit application forms for AA, SPC, PIP, DLA, ESA, and UC LCWRA.

Benefit Fraud investigations – Social Entitlement Chamber appeals, expert witness appearances at Magistrates or Crown Court, expert witness statement.

Training to third sector clients/corporate clients – Solicitors, CAB, Housing Associations, Welfare Rights centres.

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I have received the letter confirming that my PIP award has been approved! Please accept my heartfelt thanks for your diligence and support throughout the entire process. I am so grateful for your patience and assistance during a very challenging time.

Client EQ
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Dear Mr Colonna, once again, we consider ourselves very lucky to have retained your services to help us with this problem and very grateful. I am sure I would not have been able to get the same outcome without your expertise and support. Please accept our sincerest thanks.Yours sincerely

Client VB for SB
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I want to hug you! Thank you so much for all that you have done for my brother. He could not have done it without you.

Client KC for RM
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Thank you for your advice. It’s been a privilege being advised by a high quality person such as yourself.

Client TN
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I would like to express my sincere gratitude and many thanks for all your help and advice throughout my appeal process. You have been very patient and understanding throughout and I would be happy to use your services again in future should it be needed. I would also not hesitate to recommend yourself and your company services to others. Kind Regards

Client AO
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Good morning Renato, thankyou for all your help I am very pleased with the decision, and appreciate all your help. Keep up the good work, and thankyou again Best Regards

Client CR
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Dear Mr Colonna, I have transferred the fees. Please confirm payment received. And thank you again for your exceptional service. Kind regards

Client SK
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Hi Renato I have received your letter and invoice today, great news and thank you! Thank you for your email confirmation and all your help and support. Thanks again and great result! Regards

Clien AM
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Hello Thank you so much for your help I really do appreciate. Best wishes

Client JT
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Thank you Renato for your expertise and advice with completing the PIP form for F. Best regards

Client H o’K for FF
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Good Afrernoon, Wish to take the time to thank you for your help in this matter, its a stressful process and having the extra help and advice from yourself helped immensely.

Client AFN
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Dear Mr Colonna, this is to acknowledge receipt of your invoice and thank you for your help in a successful tribunal outcome. I really appreciate the advice you have shared and agree, I’m happy with the ruling. Many thanks again

Client JC
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Dearest Mr Colonna, I wanted to inform you about the very positive outcome and win-win news. I had a PIP assessment last Tue. And just right now I have received a phone call from DWP how I am entitled for the both, daily living and mobility, with enhanced benefits, and they will evening backdated all that up to my bank account today. I couldn't imagine more positive outcome. I can't thank and praise you and your expertise enough.This small amount for your services is nothing with benefits relieved in return, and best invested money for that cause. I wish you all the best, and I will be preaching and passing onwards a word of mouth recognition and recommendation for your exquisite services, professionalism and warm approach. Sincerely yours

Client MHH
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