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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 Athens & Henderson County
Social Security Disability attorney serving Athens.
Based in Tyler, serving disabled clients in Athens and Henderson 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 Athens
Social Security Disability help for Athens.
Athens is the seat of Henderson County, about 35 miles west of Tyler — known around Texas as the “Original Home of the Hamburger” and as the home of the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. It sits within the East Texas community I’ve served for more than 25 years. 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. My office is in Tyler, but Henderson County residents are among the East Texans I represent, and I personally handle every case.
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 Athens.
Athens is roughly 35 miles west of my Tyler office, but you won’t need to make that drive often — most of the disability process I handle for you. If a case reaches a hearing, disability hearings for the Tyler area are held at the Social Security Office of Hearings Operations. I’ve represented clients at hundreds of those hearings and am familiar with the local Administrative Law Judges.
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.
You can check your claim status online at ssa.gov, by calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213, or by visiting the Tyler Social Security office at 5509 S Donnybrook. If you’re my client, you can also call me directly anytime — I track every case closely and can give you a plain-language update.
Yes. If your condition has worsened, you have new medical evidence, or your circumstances have changed, you can file a new application at any time. Many of my clients in East Texas were denied in the past and successfully approved on a new claim or appeal. I’ll review your situation for free and tell you honestly whether a new application makes sense.
No. If we don’t win your case, you owe me nothing. That’s the deal, plain and simple. I take on the risk because I believe in the cases I accept.
Areas We Serve
Other East Texas communities I serve.
Need disability help in Athens? The call is free.
Don’t navigate the Social Security system alone. Call or contact me today — no pressure, no cost.