30+ Years of Experience

Social Security Disability Attorney
in Houston TX

The Law Office of Gerard Lynch has been practicing
Social Security Disability law exclusively for 30 years.

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Are you disabled
and unable to work?

The Law Office of Gerard Lynch has over 30 years
experience representing Social Security
and SSI disability claimants.

Our Houston Social Security disability lawyer focuses on helping Texans win their disability benefit claims by cutting through the red tape. If you need help applying for the first time or have already been denied disability, we can help. Our social security lawyer serves Houston and the state of Texas. We’re with you every step of the way, representing you at hearings before administrative law judges and corresponding with former employers and healthcare personnel on your behalf.

Our Houston SSI disability attorney fights for cases at all levels of application and review. From initial applications through federal court actions during the appeal process, you can rest easy knowing our lawyer will fight diligently for you.

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Social Security Attorneys in Houston, TX

The Law Office of Gerard Lynch has been practicing Social Security Disability law exclusively for 30 years.

Our Houston social security attorney has dedicated our practice to helping
individuals and families obtain benefits.

We understand the physical and mental disabilities our clients are facing – our job is to make the entire process as comfortable, hassle-free, and efficient as possible.

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Have you been denied?

If you applied for disability and were denied, don't despair! You can still appeal your case and continue applying until you win. Our experienced Social Security disability attorney knows exactly how to navigate the appeals process and fight for your claim during a hearing.

Discover how we navigate appeals and can win your claim.

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Qualifying Conditions For Disability

There are hundreds of conditions listed under the Social Security Administration’s Blue Book. We’ve created a comprehensive guide of qualifying conditions and the basic evidence that can support your disability claim.

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Why Choose Us?

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Compassion

We are committed to compassionate and zealous representation. Law Office of Gerard Lynch measures success not only in cases won, but in creating positive changes in the lives of our clients.

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Experienced

The Law Office of Gerard Lynch has been practicing Social Security Disability law exclusively for 25 years. We are extensively knowledgeable in the representation of all disabling conditions, both physical and psychological. We know the law and we know how to get you approved!

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No Fees

No fees unless we win your claim. We work on a contingent fee, which means you will not be charged a fee unless we win your case. The Social Security Administration regulates the amount of attorney fees. As a result, most attorney fees will be the same since the SSA pays us directly once a claim is approved.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be disabled permanently to receive Social Security Disability (SSD)?

A claimant needs to be disabled for at least 12 months or have a medical condition that is terminal or expected to lead to death. Sometimes a claimant is not disabled permanently. In a certain time frame, when they are disabled from working, they could qualify for disability benefits.

It is possible, but rare to receive benefits without any medical evidence to back up your claim. If you do not have recent medical records, it is much harder to win a case. There is a possibility, though not common, that your case might be approved simply by going to a consultative exam by the SSA, where a doctor gives you a physical or mental examination.

One benefit of working with our office is that we will look carefully at your case. If you do not have enough current medical evidence for your claim, we can often give you information about low-income or indigent health services that can help establish a medical record for a low cost or free.

No fees, unless we win your claim! Our law firm, the Law Office of Gerard Lynch, only charges our clients if we win their SSD or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. We charge on a contingency basis, 25% of the back pay awarded to a claimant when we win the case. As of Summer 2024, our fee is capped at $7,200. The fee cap is set by the Social Security Administration (SSA) for all representatives, and is periodically adjusted for inflation just like monthly SSD and SSI benefits. Social Security pays us directly so our claimants don’t have to write a check. If we do not win a case, we do not charge anything no matter how much work we have done. Once a client wins and their monthly checks begin, they will keep 100% of their checks.

Social Security Disability (SSD) comes from FICA taxes that are deducted from paychecks during the work history of a person. Every month that a person works and reports income to the government, taxes are deducted which are paid into social security. When FICA taxes are taken out of paychecks, most of it goes into the general Social Security retirement fund. However, a smaller portion goes into the general Social Security disability fund.

Contrary to popular belief, no one has an account set up with the SSA by default, even though all Americans are required to pay taxes into social security. People who become disabled over their lifetime and are not yet eligible to get their full-age retirement benefits can get benefits from the disability fund. They’ll need to apply for these benefits and get approved to receive them.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a different program for disabled people and it is like a form of welfare. More specifically, it is for people who are either too young to have paid enough into the system or have not worked recently enough to receive Social Security Disability (SSD). To receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a claimant has to be equally disabled as a person who receives Social Security Disability (SSD) – the standard for determining disability is the same. One of the main differences in deciding which claimant receives Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) comes from the amount of money paid into the Social Security system over one’s lifetime.

It should also be noted that SSI carries much stricter income and resource qualifications for someone to get approved and maintain these benefits.

If you have any additional questions that we did not answer above, please get in touch with our team at The Law Office of Gerard Lynch. Unlike the larger Social Security disability lawyers of Houston, our office will make sure you’re treated as more than just a claim. Let our attorney review your disability claim and help you seek the peace you deserve.

Client Testimonials

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This case was my first time hiring a lawyer but I am glad that the attorney I chose worked diligently with me to help me get the results I was looking for. I am confident in letting the law offices of Gerard Lynch handle my business when needed, and I will be contacting this office when or is there is another matter that I need handled. I, Alexander Foster, am very satisfied with the outcome of my case. The Law Office of Gerard Lynch and I worked together and we achieved the goal that we were striving for. I am so thankful.

Alexander Foster,
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The best and foremost compliment I can give this firm is the fact that I didn't have to come in to the office and overall my case was handled very expeditiously. Thanks for a job well done on my behalf.

Kathy Brown,
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We need more lawyers like Mr. Lynch with an understanding heart and mind. May God bless you and your staff. I enjoyed working with Mr. Lynch and thank you so very much.

M. Robertson,