Silver & Archibald came to me by word of mouth. My coworker recommended them for VA claims. After looking into how they operate, I elected to have them help me navigate the murkiness that is my VA claim. Like anything dealing with the VA, it did take some time but was successful in the end. Patrick specifically helped me when I had medical issues exacerbated by my transition to civilian life and was able to effectively communicate that with the VA. Patrick was prompt when responding to my email concerns and took extra time explaining situations that arose during the course of challenging my initial VA rating decision. This kept my mind at ease for one less thing I had to track. I have since recommended and passed on Silver & Archibald to at least 12 veterans, and will continue to do so for any veteran that is having difficulty navigating the VA claim process. I highly recommend.
Benjamin Walters
Attorney · Silver & Archibald
Athens, GA
- VA-accredited since
- 2011
- Google rating
- 4.8
- 76 firm reviews
- Google reviews mention VA claims
- 6
Google ratings
Clients mention disability case, knowledgeable staff and va claims.
After 10 years of fighting with the VA, I finally got my 100% all thanks to Patrick Cates at this firm. He was compassionate, patient with me and had my rating increased in 3 weeks. I cannot recommend MR. Cates and Silver and Archibald enough. If you want to increase your disability rating, this is where you come.
Reply from the firm
Danielle, thank you so much for your review!
I worked with this firm on my VA disability claim, and the experience was exceptional. Their knowledge of VA regulations, filing requirements, and appeal strategies was clear from day one. They took the time to understand my service history, gather the right evidence, and explain each step in a way that made the process far less overwhelming. Communication was consistent and timely, and I always felt like my case was a priority. Thanks to their guidance, my claim moved forward successfully. I highly recommend them to any veteran needing reliable, informed support.
Reply from the firm
Steven, thank you for taking the time to give us this feedback!
After fighting for my disability benefits for years and facing denials, I finally hired Mr. Patrick Cates from Silver & Archibald. It was the best decision I could have made. Mr. Cates did an incredible job gathering all the necessary information and preparing my case. Thanks to his hard work, we went to trial and the Judge issued a fully favorable decision. The entire staff was also incredibly polite, helpful, and supportive throughout the whole process. I highly recommend them!
If not for their team effort I would not have gotten the favorable decision that I did. I cannot thank them enough. Or recommend them any higher. Simply THE BEST!
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- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Practice areas: Social security attorney, Personal injury attorney
Also at Silver & Archibald
- Michael KeeneAttorney · Athens · VA-accredited since 2015
- David BikoffAttorney · Athens · VA-accredited since 2026
- Patrick CatesAttorney · Athens · VA-accredited since 2020
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