Bellas, Peter W.

Ryan M. Belcher is a certified Non-Attorney Claimant Representative. Ryan started working for the firm in October, 2009. Working with Mr. McGinty, Ryan gained a thorough understanding of the Social Security Laws and the expertise necessary to be successful in helping his clients get approved for disability benefits. As Ryan progressed so did his passion for helping persons with disability and he decided to take a more hands on and personal approach to Claimant advocacy. In January, 2012, after passing a rigorous exam demonstrating his knowledge of the Social Security laws, Ryan was certified by the Social Security Administration as a Non-Attorney Claimant Representative. Along with the additional training and certification, Ryan is a proud and contributing member of the National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR) and National Organization for Social Security Claimant’s Representatives (NOSSCR).

Ryan's Social Security practice involves helping his clients get benefits relating to Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, Widows/Widowers benefits, Disabled Adult Child benefits and Children's benefits. Services which Ryan provides include appealing determinations at the initial and reconsideration levels, as well as, preparing and litigating claims in front of an Administrative Law Judge at the hearing level. If necessary, Ryan can appeal a case denied by the Administrative Law Judge to the Appeals Council.

Ryan Belcher was born and raised in Keizer, Oregon, and continues to have strong ties to the community. He attended McNary High School and was a member of the McNary High School 2001 State Championship football team. While earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature with a minor in legal studies from Western Oregon University, he also earned honors playing football for the Wolves. Ryan was a 3 time all conference player in the GNAC. After college, Ryan had a brief stint playing arena football and was a member of the 2009 ArenaCup Championship team, the Spokane Shock. Currently, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family and friends, while being "daddy" to his beautiful daughter, Riley.