Biography
Brad D. Parkinson has represented thousands of disabled people for Social Security Disability benefits during the past 26 years. Brad grew up on a potato farm in Southeast Idaho, and comes from hardy pioneer stock, many of whom were original settlers in this area. In the community, Brad has built a reputation as a hard-working and honest attorney. Brad, and his wife of 37 years have built a strong family dynamic, with 6 children and 12 grandchildren. Brad feels his family experience positively influences his ability to relate to and assist his clients. You may find Brad at the football field, where he assists in coaching the local high school football team. He also enjoys fly-fishing, photography, and spending time with family. Brad has practiced law since 1994, a founding partner in Petersen, Parkinson and Arnold, PLLC (currently of counsel) and has represented thousands of disabled clients throughout Idaho, in Social Security Disability Law, Worker’s Compensation, and Personal Injury claims.

Areas of Practice
Social Security Disability
Worker’s Compensation
Personal Injury

Bar Admissions
Idaho State Bar, 1994
Federal District Court, Idaho, 1994
United States Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, 2003

Education
J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, Juris Doctor, 1993
Utah State University, B.A., in Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning, 1987
Ricks College – Landscape Nursery Management 1984

Professional Associates
National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives (NOSSCR)

Past Employment
Law Clerk, Honorable George Granata, Jr., Idaho Fifth District Court – 1993-94

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