Erika Ann Riggs
Disability Law Group • Troy, MI
Social SecurityPersonal InjuryReal EstateSmall Claims
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Contact
Email
erika@attorneysdlg.com
Phone
(833) 852-0456
Address
625 E Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI, 48083, US
Professional
About
Attorney Erika Ann Riggs, based in Troy, MI, is a dedicated legal professional with over a decade of experience in personal injury, real estate, and small claims law. A proud graduate of Wayne State University, Erika earned her Juris Doctor in 2011 and her Bachelor of Arts in 2008. During her time at law school, she distinguished herself as a senior note and comment editor of the Wayne Law Review and served as a property law teaching assistant and small claims court mediator. Erika has a profound commitment to advocating for individuals with disabilities, specializing in securing Social Security and Department of Veterans Affairs benefits for her clients. As a partner at Disability Law Group, she upholds the firm’s core mission: "Every Client Matters." Her passion for empowering underserved communities is matched only by her exceptional legal acumen and strategic approach to complex cases, often resulting in favorable outcomes. In addition to her legal practice, Erika founded The 313 Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to mentorship and scholarship opportunities for at-risk youth in her community. She is also a certified practitioner in the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan. Erika actively volunteers her time with local non-profits, participates in community initiatives, and offers pro bono legal advice to those in need. Fluent in Spanish, Erika is known for her warm personality and welcoming office environment, humorously referred to as the "chocolate factory." Outside of her legal career, she enjoys traveling, hiking, painting, and exploring her baking aspirations with her family.
About Social Security Law
Social Security attorneys help individuals obtain disability benefits and retirement benefits. They guide clients through the application and appeals process. Common matters include disability benefits, ssdi claims, ssi claims, appeals.
Credentials
Education
2011 Wayne State University Law School JD - Juris Doctor 2008 Wayne State University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English | Spanish
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2025 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2024 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2023 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2022 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2021 Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Publications
2015 Blog Caregiver Program for Post-9/11 Veterans 2015 Blog Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Social Security Disability 2015 Blog New Evidence Rule for Michigan Disability Claims 2015 Blog Disability Benefits for Children and Dependents 2014 Blog Medical Records and Supportive Evidence
Associations
2019 - Present State Bar of Michigan, Young Lawyers Section Board Member 2015 - Present United States District Court - Eastern District of Michigan Admitted to Practice 2014 - Present Southwest Solutions Board of Economic Solutions Director 2011 - Present State Bar of Michigan Member 2011 - Present Macomb County Bar Association Member
Speaking
2019 Wayne State University Law School Owning Your Own Law Firm 2019 Michigan Rehabilitation Services Disability Benefits 2019 EmpowerMe Project Power Up Series 2016 Southwest Solutions Presentation The Importance of Medical Documentation 2014 Warren Social Security Conference Survivors Benefits
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Updated: May 25, 2026