Thomas Carter O'Brien

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Thomas Carter O'Brien

5.0
69 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Marietta, GA
Practice Areas: Social Security, Insurance, Military Law

2629 Sandy Plains Road, N.E., Suite 102, Marietta, GA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Thomas

Biography

Denied SSI, Disability, LTD, or VA benefits? Starting a new claim? Get expert help from O'Brien & Feiler!

Denied Social Security disability benefits or starting a case? Our firm can help.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 80%

This portion of my practice centers around securing SSI and RSDI benefits for clientele, and in many cases securing retroactive medicaid benefits that will pay their bills back to the date of their original sickness.

22 years

80%
Insurance 15%

Ensuring proper payment is made by insurance companies to Physicians and Facilities.

22 years

15%
Military Law 5%

Securing Veterans (VA) Service-Connected Disability Benefits (and other related benefits) for Veterans and their families.

17 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 1 year

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alabama for 5 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2020

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 21 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2004

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

O’Brien & Feiler

2629 Sandy Plains Road, N.E., Suite 102, Marietta, GA, 30066

obflegal.com/

Online Presence

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Thomas Carter O'Brien's Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Anthony | March 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Amazingly Helpful

I'm very lucky to have him. Him and his entire office made applying for Disability survivable. I don't know what I would have done without him.

Posted by Maria del Carmen | March 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Fantástico abogado con un grupo de trabajo maravilloso.

Estoy muy satisfecha y feliz de haber contratado al Sr. Thomas O’Brien. El Sr. Thomas es un muy eficiente profesional y una excelentísima persona, su trato cordial, sincero y siempre dispuesto a ayudar me hicieron sentir segura. No podría haber tenido mejor abogado que él. Lidiar con estos casos d...e desabilidad es sumamente estresante, además a mí ya me había sido negado mi pedido de desabilidad y Medicaid, pero en la oficina del Sr. Thomas, todo me lo hicieron sencillo y sacaron mi caso adelante. El haber recibido un trato tan amable y en mi idioma me dejo maravillada. Realmente recomiendo al Sr. Thomas O’Brien a toda persona, y a las personas hispanas le digo que no van a sentirse defraudados. Mi más sincero agradecimiento al Sr. Thomas O’Brien y sus colaboradoras: Tracy Sugg y a Eva Valencia

Posted by Sheila | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

2019 Rare Disability Approval

As the educated daughter of a Federal Court Clerk to Chief Justice; John C. Godbold, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and an experienced litigation client, I write this review. If burnt out attorneys and bitter paralegals are a history you especially prefer to avoid, I urge you ...to consider three points about my experience with Thomas O’Brien. 1. I am a rare disability classification, which currently has no avenue of clinical testing for SSA disability approval. Furthermore, my physical disability is invisible to the untrained observer and it is more stigmatized than patients with epilepsy. Historically, SSA rejects patients with my diagnosis of severe disability. 2. Thomas O’Brien is a champion for rare disability types. His knowledge for these situations is not strictly derived from client representation. His meticulous focus, upon satisfying SSA criteria, received accolades at the conclusion of my hearing. Both of us arrived, for the appointed time, expecting to argue the issues and no such thing took place. Answering the first question given to me, I finished one sentence and the judge politely skipped to the medical expert for his record of findings. Without further questioning, the ALJ compassionately awarded my disability approval within seconds. Thomas O’Brien’s expert representation won my disability hearing, before it could begin on January 14, 2019. I am still in a joyful state of shock. 3. Equal to O’Brien’s professional value, is that from his Senior Paralegal, Tracy Sugg. Her authenticity sustains in every communication she has with the client. In addition, her compassionate nature never forgets that a client has the right to be innocently clueless ,or scared to death. She replies as if it is her first day in the job and it’s your first day contacting her. Compassionate listening skills from a paralegal means important details (including those to be seemingly unimportant) are given consideration in the transfer of information to your lawyer. These qualities underline the purpose driven skills that Tracy Sugg brings to the mission of your disability case. In my opinion , she obliterates a large number of paralegals into invisible dust. Don’t miss the opportunity of working with this team of caring professionals! I interviewed several firms and nearly gave up believing I would find such law firm. I’m so grateful that I found the attitude I needed to hear, before hiring them. I got every legal expectation I needed and a dreamer’s ALJ Hearing result, for this extremely stigmatized disability.

Posted by Lynn Hart | December 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Disability

Excellent service fantastic office. Tracey was the best. Always willing to answer any questions my husband and I had with his disability claim .

Posted by Susan Victoria Braden | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

social Security benefits

Mr.O'Brien worked hard on my case.they were alway in contact with me. I cold call them anytime. They would explain any questions I had about my social security disability. He works hard for you.

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Thomas Carter O'Brien's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Kleinman

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I wholeheartedly endorse Thomas O'Brien and feel he is the top Social Security Disability attorney in the State of Georgia. Thomas has been my mentor in this field for for years, and I know first hand that his knowledge and experience is unrivaled. Just as importantly, Thomas is an expert in clearly communicating his message to clients and judges, using his expertise in the most user friendly way possible. Thomas always goes above and beyond for his clients and his staff, and also has impressive skills in developing technology that greatly enhances our practice and makes us a cut above. If you have a disability claim, you are in good hands with Thomas O'Brien."

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Christopher Conway

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Thomas on several matters. He is an excellent lawyer who treats each client with respect and obtains great results for them. Thomas goes above and beyond for his clients. He is an excellent attorney."

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Susan McCoy

Insurance lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Thomas O'Brien. I had a medical billing insurance question and I couldn’t find an answer for my client after having spent hours reading through case law to find the answer. Through a google search, I found that Thomas had taught a seminar on the very same topic and I reached out to him and called. Not only did he return my call, but he spent 35 minutes on the phone explaining the law to me and helping me get past the place where I had been previously stuck. I am most appreciative and would feel confident referring clients to Thomas, as he is very knowledgeable and most helpful."

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Michael Deeb

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the privilege of knowing Mr. O'Brien in a professional capacity for nearly 10 years. Mr. O'Brien sets the standard for attorneys in his highly specialized SSD/SSI and VA Benefits practice. His attention to detail, knowledge of the law, and dedication to his clients is truly unparalleled. I unequivocally recommend and endorse Mr. O'Brien."

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L. Adams-Carter

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know Thomas O'Brien personally. He is energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about his work."

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Michael Moebes

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Tom. I am confident he'll take good care of a client I've helped on a workers' compensation claim when it's time to file for Social Security Disability."

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Lloyd Feiler

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Thomas truly cares about his client in addition to his impeccable preparation. To date, Thomas has been successful in every hearing he has litigated. He is a true asset to this firm,as well as to the legal profession."

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Joe Queen

Insurance lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Thomas is one of those rare lawyers who not only delivers outstanding results for his clients but also believes in what he does. His work starts with a genuine compassion for every person who comes to his firm looking for help. It is always a pleasure to work with someone who understands how to win in the right way. He has professional integrity and is a great guy."

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Laura Lanzisera

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Thomas O'Brien is an experienced social security and veterans benefits attorney. He is a dedicated and caring attorney who will get his client the best result possible. I endorse him highly."

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Erik Broel

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Thomas for many years and I have always been impressed by his dedication to his clients and his knowledge of the areas of law in which he practices. Thomas is an outstanding attorney and I am always happy to refer friends to Thomas because I know that they are in good hands."

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Michael Kleinman

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Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Christopher Conway

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L. Adams-Carter

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Michael Moebes

Workers compensation lawyer

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Joe Queen

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Laura Lanzisera

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

2014 Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

1999

Inductee, International Honor Society in Economics, Omicron Delta Epsilon

1999

Inductee, FMAI National Honor Society, Financial Management Association International

N/A

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

1997 - 2005

Finance / Network Management, Aetna

1996 - 1997

Associate Financial Analyst, Prudential Healthcare

Associations

2011 - Present

Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

Admitted

2010 - Present

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Accredited Attorney

2005 - Present

Georgia Healthcare Financial Management Association

2005 - Present

Georgia Medical Group Management Association

2005 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives

Supporting Member

2004 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Sample of Legal Cases

T.M. vs U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Fully Approved for TDIU Benefits (Full disability compensation)

D.M. vs U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Fully Approved for TDIU Benefits (Full disability compensation)

Social Security Disability Case

Fully Favorable

Social Security Case

Fully Favorable

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Education

2004

Georgia State University

Doctorate of Jurisprudence

1999

Fairleigh Dickinson University

MBA

1996

University of Notre Dame

BBA

Speaking Engagements

2018

Healthcare Solutions - Free Training Center Medicaid Eligibility - A New Look at Hospital In-sourcing

2015

Fox 5 I-team Investigation Delays in Disability

2013

Patient Financial Services Training

Basics of SSI and Disability Eligibility

2012

MA Regional Leadership

Integrating Disability Services with Hospital Medicaid Eligibility

2011

Rockdale Physician Office Association

Introduction to Georgia Medical Reimbursement Law

2009

Georgia HFMA Spring Institute

Legal Tools and Techniques for Securing Proper Medical Reimbursement

2009

Georgia HFMA Fall Institute

Legal Tools and Techniques for Securing Proper Medical Reimbursement

2008

North Fulton MGMA Quarterly Meeting

Legal Tools and Techniques for Securing Proper Medical Reimbursement

2008

Georgia MGMA - Third Party Payor Forum

Out of Network Billing: Legal & Financial Challenges, Perspectives, Strategies

2008

Georgia HFMA Summer Symposium

Legal Tools and Techniques for Securing Proper Medical Reimbursement

Publications

2010

Georgia MGMA Online Information Georgia Medicaid Fiscal Agent Conversion Information

2010

News from MAG (Medical Association of Georgia) Georgia Preparing for EDS/HP Medicaid System Conversion

2010

Musings on Social Security Compassionate Allowances - More to come?

2006

Georgia MGMA Progress Notes Managed Care Contracting and the Physician Practice

Languages

English

Spanish

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