What is going on in the world of disability law today, and how will it affect your case? In our legal news section, our readers can learn about all of the most recent happenings regarding the Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the current political debates involving the disabled and their benefits. We also post updates about current happenings at our firm.
Our attorneys recenetly sponsored and attended the Meals for the Mind luncheon in Dallas at the The Hilton Anatole to encourage positive, mental health discussion. The Featured Keynote Speaker was Emmitt… Read More →
Date: October 5, 2017
On February 11, 2017, Laura Hernandez was elected President of the Fifth Circuit Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (FOSSCR) in Biloxi, Mississippi. The Fifth Circuit is comprised of federal… Read More →
Date: February 23, 2017
Attorney Michael Kelly attended the National Board of Trial Advocacy board meeting in Austin on February 10th and 11th. Mr. Kelly is a board member and Chair of the Social Security Division.… Read More →
Date: February 14, 2017
Attorney Paul Burkhalter taught other attorneys about Social Security disability law at the Fifth Circuit of Social Security Claimants Representatives (FOSSCR) in Biloxi, Mississippi on February 10-11, 2017. Mr. Burkhalter spoke on… Read More →
Date: February 13, 2017
An Arlington woman, her two sons, and her cousin have reportedly been arrested on fraud charges for making misrepresentations to the Social Security Administration. According to The Dallas Morning News, the Social… Read More →
Date: October 14, 2015
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis—also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease—is a degenerative disease of motor nerve cells. The disease gradually immobilizes its victims, eventually making it difficult to even swallow… Read More →
Date: November 23, 2013
Governor Rick Perry has appointed a new chair to the Texas Veterans Land Board, or VBL: retired Army Lt. Colonel, Airborne, aviator and Green Beret Bill McLemore. McLemore officially took… Read More →
Date: September 26, 2013
In the new 113th Congress, change is coming to the Senate’s Veterans Affairs Committee. Next month, Democrat Patty Murray of Washington (the current panel chairman) will leave the group to lead… Read More →
Date: January 31, 2013
A new pilot program that involves a partnership between the Social Security Administration (SSA) and one of the nation’s largest health care provides could offer a new way to expedite… Read More →
Date: July 21, 2012
A San Antonio, Texas, man has been indicted on charges of Social Security disability fraud, according to local news sources, after collecting well over one hundred thousand dollars for a… Read More →
Date: July 30, 2011
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Laura Hernandez Elected President of Regional Disability Attorney Organization