Since our inception in 2011, Match Disability Law remains unwavering in our commitment to serving our clients better. The firm’s name was changed from Match and Farnsworth: Disability Attorneys in 2021. Regardless of our name, our firm continues to represent thousands of clients across the United States, as we specialize in claims for Social Security Disability and SSI benefits. In November of 2021, Heather Farnsworth resigned after accepting a position as an Administrative Law Judge in a separate field. Her business partner Marva Match subsequently assumed her caseload and clientele.
Marva Match- Background
Marva Match has a passion for Disability Law and has been practicing for over 30 years. She graduated from Law School at Seattle University in 1995. During law school, she worked for the Washington Education Association, an Educators Union, where she developed an interest in access to free and public education for individuals with disabilities. In 1995, Marva got the opportunity to purchase an existing law firm that practiced Social Security Disability, she jumped at the chance. Match practiced at the Cannon and Match Law firm for 18 years.
In 2012, Match started her own firm Match and Farnsworth: Disability Attorneys, along with one of her associates, Heather Farnsworth. Together they served a tremendous volume of clients effectively and professionally.
Throughout her legal career, Match has graciously served the state of Utah in various positions:
- Chair of Utah Association for Justice – Chair for the Social Security Section
- Administrative Hearing Officer for Utah State Board of Education (Licensing Issues)
- Involved with the Women Lawyers of Utah Section (Utah State Bar)
- Associated with the Small Firm Attorney Section (Utah State Bar)
Marva Match has also made various presentations to enlighten and educate people about the complex process of filing for Social Security Disability benefits. Among her presentations are:
- Professionalism and Civility for Social Security Practitioners Utah Association for Justice, May 2011
- Handling a Social Security Disability Case
- Maximize Your Chances for a Favorable Outcome National Business Institute January 2011
- Tackling Complex Social Security Law Issues National Business Law Institute November 2008
- Social Security Ski Seminar Winter, 2008
- Program Chair: Utah Association for Justice February 2008
- So You Got a Favorable ALJ Decision, Now Where is the Money
- Tips for Getting You and Your Client Paid Quickly Utah Association for Justice February 2008
- Advocating for the Social Security Claimant Utah Trial Lawyers Association March 2007
Our Focus
In 2017, social security benefits helped roughly 8,695,475 United States disabled workers. When seeking benefits, you want to hire an attorney who can get the job done. Choosing the right attorney is vital.
If you have a pending SSDI case, Match will assist you in gathering the necessary medical and background information required to support your disability claim. Once your claim is submitted, she and her team will be there for you every step of the way, offering sound legal advice and assisting you in preparing for your hearing.
Match follows through on every case by preparing witnesses, doing background research, and skillfully presenting it to judges and other mediators. She will fight for your rights and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
We are proud of the relationships we have created with our clients for the past few years and look forward to forming new ones! Get a legal team that works for and with you. Match Disability Law could be a MATCH for you.
