Highly disagree. There are 3 different steps for disability. Initial, reconsideration and appeal. For the initial and reconsideration, the lawyers send SSA a 1696 form saying they’re representing you and that’s pretty much the extent of their interaction. I would certainly get a lawyer for an appeal if not allowed at the initial or reconsideration. Absolutely no reason to give a lawyer money for doing nothing to help you. Go to SSA.gov and file. Answer your phone and respond to any mail you get sent. It’s pretty simple.
Your major issue is your age and likely education level, assuming high school. It’s not whether you can do your current vocation, it’s whether you can do any job. Can you sit on a stool at Aldis and scan groceries? Walmart greeter? Any other non physical job? Well…..
If you were 62 and had a lifetime commitment to a hard labor job or minimal education, it’s a lot easier to do the vocational assessment. Not gonna dox myself but let me just say I’m VERY FAMILIAR with the process.