Top Social Security Lawyers Near Me in Plano Area

I understand that a divorce can be one of the most overwhelming experiences in a person's life. I am a strong advocate of Collaborative Law which helps my clients maintain their dignity and privacy, while focusing on their true goals and interests. The collaborative approach makes it easier for parents to work cooperatively and in the best interest of their children after their divorce. This approach also helps my clients to make the best financial decisions. I treat my clients with respect and compassion.  I take pride in my attention to detail, my preparedness and my knowledge of the law.. I have been certified as a Family Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1987 and a Qualified Attorney Mediator since 1991.. My husband and I live in Plano. We have two wonderful two adult children and four totally adorable grandchildren.

Christopher Lawrence Coats is a second-generation attorney and native Texan. Christopher earned his bachelor's degree at DePauw University, where he studied political science and majored in philosophy. After graduating from DePauw, Christopher enrolled in Fort Worth's Texas A&M School of Law (formerly Wesleyan School of Law).. While in law school, Christopher was admitted into the Texas Wesleyan Law Review, and in 2009, he received the American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics Annual Health Law Student Award. That same year, Christopher cultivated his legal training by securing an internship with Justice Gardner at the prestigious Second Court of Appeals of Fort Worth, Texas. Christopher graduated from Texas Wesleyan School of Law in the top twenty percent of his class, and as a practicing attorney, he diligently advocates on behalf of the less fortunate and disadvantaged.

A Texas native, Catherine Coats has dedicated her legal career to assisting individuals with disabilities. Through hard work, determination, and an intense dedication to making a difference in the lives of others, she and her law partner have helped thousands obtain their disability and medical benefits.. Catherine married Darrell Coats, her high school sweetheart, and proceeded to work multiple jobs to put him through college and graduate school. Darrell was ordained a United Methodist Minister and went on to obtain his Doctor of Ministry. When Darrell completed his education, Catherine went to back to school and obtained a degree in biology from South Methodist University. It was her intention to go to medical school. As the wife of a minister, she saw the many problems facing the members of her husband's congregation and felt she could make a bigger difference in people's lives by earning a law degree.. Catherine attended Southern Methodist University Law School where she participated in the political asylum clinic. There she was able to work with and assist individuals escaping political and religious persecution. This work fit perfectly with her desire to make a difference in the lives of individuals.. Social Security Disability was a logical area of the law to effectuate change. By assisting one person at a time, Catherine has helped to make significant changes in the lives of the people she represents. For over 20 years, Catherine and her law partner Robert Todd have dedicated their time to taking cases that other attorneys would not handle. Many times they have taken cases where they had to go back 20 years to obtain evidence that would prove an individual disabled. They leave no stone un-turned in finding the evidence needed to prove up a case. Catherine has devoted her professional career to treating her clients with the dignity, concern, and compassion and to working hard on every case she handles giving each client her very best effort.

A native Texan, Robert Todd grew up in Freeport, the only son of a Dow Chemical electrician and a secretary. Robert's parents instilled in him the value of work, and they informed him early on that the only way he would appreciate his education was if he paid for it himself. Robert worked hard during high school and graduated with honors. He enrolled in Brazozport College and continued to work full time. During his first year in college, Robert's mother became very sick with cancer. He interrupted his college education to return home and assume the role of primary caretaker for his mother. Four months after returning home, his father died of a massive coronary and 30 days later, his mother died of cancer.. Despite the devastation of losing both of his parents, Robert determined to return to school. He enrolled at Texas A&M University. While enrolled at A&M, his grandmother's health declined and Robert took on the twin responsibility of caring for his grandmother and completing his education.. Robert's experience led him to believe that he could serve others with a combination of intelligence, compassion and understanding. He felt the best way he could make a difference in people's lives was to obtain a law school degree and assist those in need as an attorney. He entered Southern Methodist University where he met his law partner who had similar concerns.. Robert's analytical skills and his desire to search for innovative approaches to the law have been instrumental in assisting his clients to get the best results available. Together with his law partner, Catherine Coats, Robert has dedicated his legal career to representing those with both medical and mental disabilities with the intelligence, compassion, and fervor that comes from one who personally understands their situation.

Experienced Social Security attorney serving clients in Plano and surrounding areas.

Experienced Social Security attorney serving clients in Plano and surrounding areas.