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SSDI Benefits
Based on your work history and Social Security taxes paid. I’ll evaluate your eligibility and build the strongest possible case.
Serving Tyler & Smith County
Social Security Disability attorney serving Tyler.
Based in Tyler, serving disabled clients in Tyler and Smith County — with over 25 years focused exclusively on Social Security Disability.
25+Years Experience
5.0Google Rating
SoloPractice Since 2007
$0Fee Until You Win
Disability Help in Tyler
Social Security Disability help for Tyler.
Tyler is home. My office is at 6655 Oak Hill Boulevard, and for more than 25 years this is where I’ve practiced Social Security Disability law — and nothing else. Tyler is the seat of Smith County and the medical hub of East Texas, which also makes it the center of the region’s Social Security system. When Social Security denies your claim, it can feel like the system is working against you. I’ve spent my entire legal career focused on one thing: helping East Texans get the Social Security disability benefits they deserve. And when you call my office, you talk to me — not a case manager, not a paralegal. Me, every time.
How I Can Help
Focused exclusively on Social Security Disability.
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SSI Benefits
Needs-based support for disabled individuals with limited income and resources, even without sufficient work history.
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Denied Claims & Appeals
Most initial claims are denied. I handle the full appeals process from reconsideration through ALJ hearings.
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Disability Hearings
A hearing before an Administrative Law Judge is your best opportunity. I prepare you thoroughly and represent you fully.
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Widow & Survivor Benefits
Social Security disability benefits for surviving spouses and children. I’ll help you understand your options and navigate the process.
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Conditions We Handle
Heart conditions, orthopedic injuries, cancer, mental illness, chronic pain, neurological disorders and more.
Why Cheyenne
A Tyler attorney close to Tyler.
Because my practice is based in Tyler, clients here have the shortest path to in-person help when they want it — though most of the work happens by phone, mail, and email. Disability hearings for the Tyler area are held at the Social Security Office of Hearings Operations, and I’ve represented clients at hundreds of hearings in this office. I’m familiar with the local Administrative Law Judges and how they evaluate cases.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions.
You may qualify if you have a medical condition that prevents you from working and is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death. Eligibility also depends on your work history (for SSDI) or income and resources (for SSI). I help people throughout Tyler, Smith County, and East Texas evaluate their eligibility at no charge.
Initial decisions from the Texas Disability Determination Services typically take 9–12 months. If you’re denied, there are two appeal steps, eventually leading to a hearing which can take up to 24+ months in the Tyler, Texas hearing office area. Wait times vary, but I keep every client informed at each stage so you’re never left wondering where your case stands.
Disability hearings for the Tyler area are held at the Social Security Office of Hearings Operations. I’ve represented clients at hundreds of hearings in this office and am familiar with the local Administrative Law Judges and how they evaluate cases. If you’re in Smith County, Gregg County, Cherokee County, or anywhere in East Texas, your hearing will typically be scheduled here.
Nothing upfront. My fee is set by federal law: 25% of your past-due benefits, capped at $9,200. Social Security pays my fee directly from your back pay — you never write me a check. If we don’t win your case, you owe me absolutely nothing. This is the standard fee structure for disability attorneys nationwide.
Areas We Serve
Other East Texas communities I serve.
Need disability help in Tyler? The call is free.
Don’t navigate the Social Security system alone. Call or contact me today — no pressure, no cost.