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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 Henderson & Rusk County
Social Security Disability attorney serving Henderson.
Based in Tyler, serving disabled clients in Henderson and Rusk 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 Henderson
Social Security Disability help for Henderson.
Henderson is the seat of Rusk County, about 25 miles southeast of Tyler — a community tied closely to the history of the great East Texas Oil Field. At roughly 25 miles, it is one of the closest cities to my Tyler office, and it sits well within the East Texas community I’ve served for more than 25 years. My office is in Tyler, but Rusk County residents are among the East Texans I represent. I’ve spent my entire legal career focused on one thing — helping East Texans get the Social Security disability benefits they deserve — 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 Henderson.
Henderson is only about 25 miles from my Tyler office, so in-person help is close at hand if you ever want it — but most of the disability process is handled by phone, mail, and email, and I take care of the paperwork for you. If your claim is denied and goes to 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.
A hearing is an informal proceeding before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). You’ll answer questions about your medical conditions, daily activities, and work history. A vocational expert may also testify. I prepare every client thoroughly beforehand so there are no surprises, and I’m right there with you to present evidence and make arguments on your behalf.
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.
I’ve been representing Social Security Disability clients in East Texas since 1999 — over 25 years. I graduated cum laude from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and spent eight years at a larger disability firm before opening my own practice in Tyler in 2007. Social Security Disability is all I do.
Areas We Serve
Other East Texas communities I serve.
Need disability help in Henderson? The call is free.
Don’t navigate the Social Security system alone. Call or contact me today — no pressure, no cost.