Legal on Main - Holly Booksh, Attorney at Law

05/08/2026

Did you know that the Social Security Administration announces the top chosen baby names of the year? Did your baby's name make the list? Olivia and Liam - here's to you!

Home page for Baby Names

03/17/2026

Read more about Marion Griffin, who became the first woman licensed to practice law in Tennessee when women did not even have the right to vote. Thank you for clearing the way for us, Marion!

The legacy of Tennessee’s first female attorney endures more than 100 years later.

02/27/2026

Scam calls are on the rise! The Social Security Administration has provided some information information below that may help you avoid harm from scam calls.

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Help Us Slam the Scam!

Learn about common tactics and how to recognize the signs.
For example:
An unexpected problem or offer of a prize or government benefit increase.
Pressure to act immediately.
Request for unusual payments like cryptocurrency, gift cards, gold bars, cash, or wire transfers, even with the promise of keeping your money safe.
Spread the word. Visit ssa.gov/scam for more information that could help you and others stay safe.
Report suspicious activity. Report Social Security-related issues to SSA OIG (oig.ssa.gov/report) and other concerns to the FTC (reportfraud.ftc.gov).

Protect Yourself from Social Security Scams

02/02/2026

During this partial government shutdown, payments to all people who currently receive Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will continue. There will be no change in payment dates. Hearings offices remain open to conduct hearings before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).

However, during this time it is important that recipients create a personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount/. This will help recipients to access information such as benefit estimates, request a proof of income letter, apply for benefits, request a replacement Social Security card or Medicare card, access and print benefit verification letters, and much more.

my Social Security | Open a my Social Security account today and rest easy knowing that you're in control of your future.

01/16/2026

How will the Social Security 2.8% COLA adjustment for 2026 affect you? If you are considering applying or have a pending application for Social Security disability benefits, the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) threshold will increase from $1,620/month to $1,690/month for non-blind individuals, and the Trial Work Period (TWP) threshold will increase from $1,160/month to $1,210/month. ⚖️

01/14/2026

How will the Social Security 2.8% COLA adjustment for 2026 affect you?
If you are an SSDI recipient, the average monthly Social Security benefit for disability beneficiaries from $1,586 to $1,630. The COLA will take effect beginning in January 2026. - Data from .

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01/12/2026

How will the Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2026 affect you? If you are an SSI recipient, the SSI Federal Payment Standard will increase to $994/month for an individual and $1,491/month for a couple. The SSI Resource limits are fixed by statute and will remain unchanged.

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01/12/2026

Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2026

https://www.ssa.gov/news/en/press/releases/2025-10-24.html

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Baltimore, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today that Social Security benefits, including Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance …

02/11/2025

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12/19/2024

Our offices are closed for the remainder of 2024 to allow us to spend time with our families. We look forward to working with you in the new year. Happy holidays!