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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 Longview & Gregg County
Social Security Disability attorney serving Longview.
Based in Tyler, serving disabled clients in Longview and Gregg 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 Longview
Social Security Disability help for Longview.
Longview is the seat of Gregg County, about 35 miles east of Tyler along the Interstate 20 corridor — and it sits well within the East Texas community I’ve served for over 25 years. My office is in Tyler, but I represent disability clients throughout the region, and Gregg County is part of the area I serve. 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 Longview.
Longview is about 35 miles from my Tyler office, but you may not need to make that drive often — most of the disability process is handled by phone, mail, and email. When a case does reach a hearing, disability hearings for the Tyler area are held at the Social Security Office of Hearings Operations, where I’ve represented clients at hundreds of hearings and am familiar with the local Administrative Law Judges.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions.
SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) is based on your work history and the payroll taxes you’ve paid into Social Security. SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is a needs-based program for people with limited income and resources, regardless of work history. Many people in East Texas qualify for one or both. I’ll explain which applies to your situation during a free consultation.
A denial is not the end — most initial claims are denied. You have 60 days from the date of the denial letter to file an appeal. The sooner you act, the better. I handle the full appeals process for clients throughout Tyler and East Texas, from reconsideration through ALJ hearings, where approval rates are significantly higher with experienced representation.
Texas has one of the higher initial denial rates in the country. Common reasons include insufficient medical evidence, incomplete paperwork, or the state agency concluding you can still do some type of work. That doesn’t mean your claim is weak — it often means the application didn’t present your case effectively. That’s where having an experienced disability attorney in Tyler makes a real difference.
Yes. While my office is in Tyler at 6655 Oak Hill Boulevard, I represent clients throughout East Texas, including Longview, Marshall, Jacksonville, Athens, Palestine, Nacogdoches, Lufkin, Henderson, Sulphur Springs, and surrounding areas in Smith, Gregg, Cherokee, Rusk, Anderson, Angelina, Nacogdoches, and Henderson counties.
Areas We Serve
Other East Texas communities I serve.
Need disability help in Longview? The call is free.
Don’t navigate the Social Security system alone. Call or contact me today — no pressure, no cost.