About R. Daniel
R. Daniel Adams is an attorney who represents claimants in Social Security disability matters. He is admitted to practice in Utah and serves as a Social Security Disability lawyer at The Phillips Law Group. He maintains ties to the firm's Salt Lake City office and works out of an office presence in San Diego.
Adams built his practice around federal disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration. Early in his career he gained experience handling the paperwork that precedes an administrative hearing. He moved on to represent clients at hearings before administrative law judges and in appeals, developing an understanding of the procedural rhythm that governs these cases.
His day-to-day work involves claim development and advocacy at multiple stages of the process. He prepares initial claims and reconsiderations, compiles medical records and vocational evidence, and prepares clients for hearings. He also files appeals when necessary. The work requires attention to medical records and regulatory standards, and Adams's routine includes both legal analysis and client counseling.
Colleagues and opposing counsel describe him as thorough and steady in hearings. He adapts written arguments to the administrative record and presents testimony intended to clarify functional limitations. He often deals with complex medical histories and long-standing impairments, and he coordinates with treating physicians and vocational experts when cases demand that level of detail.
Adams's practice spans the administrative and appellate tiers of Social Security disability adjudication. He represents claimants before the Social Security Administration, attends administrative hearings, and pursues appeals when needed. He has worked on cases that require assembling evidence from multiple providers and explaining how impairments affect day-to-day functioning.
Outside the hearing room, Adams helps clients understand timelines, deadlines, and the evidentiary standards that govern disability claims. He manages expectations and explains the trade-offs involved in settlement discussions and appeals. His approach is pragmatic: he frames options according to likely outcomes rather than lofty guarantees.
In 2026 he continues to practice at The Phillips Law Group, operating from the firm's Salt Lake City location and maintaining a presence in San Diego. He practices Social Security disability law and represents claimants in administrative proceedings and appeals.