I represent clients in Social Security disability claims, Workers' Compensation claims, personal injury cases, and Long-Term Disability appeals. I have represented Social Security claimants in hundreds of hearings before administrative law judges. I have also handled over 60 federal court appeals in Social Security claims. Prior to focusing on these areas, I represented clients in civil cases for over eight years as an attorney with the Georgia Legal Services Program.
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997 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, 30605
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Posted by Rachel | August 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney
After 3 yrs of filing out paper work and talking with our local VA representative my husband and I got nowhere. I, my husbands advocate, called a veteran disability firm that referred me to Mr. Cates. What a blessing that has been. He got done in 1 year what we couldn’t get done in 3 yrs!! I would...
Posted by Jack | October 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I had gone through person after person at the VA for months with no follow through. After contacting Mr. Cates, my case began to finally move through the VA. Within 90 days of contacting Mr. Cates, I received an award for 100% disability. Mr. Cates was knowledgeable, respectful, thorough and patient....
Posted by Ceceile | April 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Let me start first by Thanking the one & only God for Blessing me with an awesome lawyer!!! Patrick is awesome,he handle business & is verrrrrryyyyy professional & he made sure he gave his all on being the best lawyer,answered my questions & concerns at a timely manner with no complaints & for that h...
Posted by Tabitha | April 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I had been trying for almost a year to get approved for SSI disability. I was referred by multiple people to this attorney office. When I went in for my first consultation with Mr. Cates, I had all my documentation that I thought he would need. After reviewing my records and speaking with me for...
Posted by Mildred | April 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Mr Cates did a great job helping me to get my disability. I would recommend him to anyone that needs help. He did a great job thanks me cates.
"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable in the areas of social security disability and worker compensation law."
"I highly recommend Patrick. I worked with Patrick for several years while he was with Georgia Legal Services, and can attest to his diligence and cae for his clients and their cause."
"I highly recommend Patrick. We don't handle disability claims at my law firm, and whenever I get a call for one of these cases, Patrick is at the top of my list of people I refer them to."
"I worked with Patrick for many years and can attest that he is one of the most diligent and conscientious lawyers I have ever met. I would recommend him to any Social Security client without hesitation."
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2005
Law Student Writing Competition, Oregon Association of Administrative Law Judges
2014 - Present
Attorney, Silver & Archibald, LLP
2019 - Present
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Remanded to Social Security
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2017
Social Security Disability: A Discussion of the Process, Myths, and Realities.
2017
Social Security Disability Law
2014
Social Security Disability Law
2012
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