LaPorte Law Firm

Trusted Social Security Disability attorneys since 1982

Helping clients win their cases for over 40 years

LaPorte Law Firm has been representing Social Security Disability claimants in the Bay Area since 1982. Since starting his practice specializing in Social Security Disability claims, Terry LaPorte has successfully represented thousands of disability claimants, with LaPorte Law Firm opening offices in San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Burlingame, Sacramento, and Hawaii.

We are a full-service law firm providing expert legal representation at all stages of the Social Security Disability benefits process. As a local law firm mainly servicing the Bay Area, we are familiar with the administrative judges at the San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland hearing offices, as well as the staff at local Social Security field and hearing offices. In addition, with this being a federal area of law, we also represent clients all over the country.

Who we help

We provide free initial consultations to people who are considering a disability application, have recently had their application rejected, or are waiting for their disability hearing to be scheduled. Depending on each person’s unique situation, we explain the process and discuss the best strategy for pursuing their claim. Once retained, we obtain medical records to document the client’s disability, ensure that Social Security paperwork and appeal deadlines are met, and communicate with the client throughout the disability process. We also prepare our clients for their disability hearings with an Administrative Law Judge and help present their case at hearings.

Conducting several preparation sessions before the hearing to explain the procedure to our clients and prepare them for questioning
Submitting a written brief to the judge summarizing the best evidence supporting a disability claim
Requesting medical records to ensure the case file is up to date at the time of the hearing
Using our knowledge of the law to present the best legal argument for successfully obtaining a fully favorable judge’s decision

What we believe in

Empathy, Compassion, and Humility

We always put our clients first. As we know how daunting the disability process can be and understand that our clients are facing hard and uncertain times in their lives, we do everything in our power to make the process as stress-free as possible.

Honesty and Integrity

When we take on a case, we are straightforward about the chances of success — we won’t just tell you what you want to hear. We never overpromise and treat each client with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Respect and Accountability

We never abandon a case, no matter what. If we decide to take on a case, we will remain 100% committed until the final outcome.

Passion and Dedication

Helping people is what we believe in. With over 40 years of expertise and thousands of successful cases, we remain steadfast in our goal of helping people receive the benefits they deserve.

Why we are different

With a track record spanning over 40 years, we are more experienced than anyone else in the industry.

We do not shy away from complex cases. Whether you are a younger person with a disability, have a rare medical condition, a large medical file, or a complicated timeline, we give everyone a fair chance to obtain effective representation.

We spend extra time preparing our clients for their disability hearings, reviewing files, and submitting detailed legal briefs to judges outlining the legal theory of each case.

We have an excellent reputation with the judges in the Bay Area.

Unlike many other firms, we also take on SSI cases.

We truly care about our clients, not just our bottom line.

We take on cases at all stages, from the initial application to the highest level of appeal.

With a track record spanning over 40 years, we are more experienced than anyone else in the industry.

We spend extra time preparing our clients for their disability hearings, reviewing files, and submitting detailed legal briefs to judges outlining the legal theory of each case.

We have an excellent reputation with the judges in the Bay Area.

Unlike many other firms, we also take on SSI cases.

We truly care about our clients, not just our bottom line.

We take on cases at all stages, from the initial application to the highest level of appeal.

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The results you deserve

With over 40 years of service, LaPorte Law Firm has won thousands of claims and appeals for our clients.

Excellent free consultation. The firm carefully studied my case, and I won! I was only charged after winning and didn’t have to pay out of pocket, because the fee was taken out of my disability payment. The only downside was the wait for my hearing, but that’s more on the SSA side. It took about 18 months.

I would recommend LaPorte Law Firm to anyone to help you through the Social Security Disability process. They are very helpful and professional.

LaPorte Law Firm is awesome. They stood by me until my case was finished and we got what was owed to me. I can’t thank them enough. I would totally recommend them to anyone in need.

Meet our attorneys

Our team of ethical, professional, and dedicated lawyers are the cornerstone of our success.

How it works:

Complete the form so we can learn more about your situation.
We will reach out within 48 hours to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation with an attorney.
If your case can be pursued, we’ll start working on it.
We only get paid if your case is approved.

How we can help:

NO FEES UNLESS YOU WIN.

At LaPorte Law Firm, we only receive a fee if you win your case – so you have nothing to lose. We’re with you every step of the way.

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Award-winning service

Equipped with years of experience and thousands of successful cases, LaPorte Law Firm is the leading disability attorney in the Bay Area, and we have the awards and certifications to prove it.