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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Acquired: 2005
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997 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, 30605
15 Client Reviews
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Posted by Sailaji | April 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
My claim
He understood my problem and helped me get my claim. He was very helpful and easy to reachable.
Posted by William | January 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Medicaid & Medicare
First rate at every step
First rate at every step! From the initial consultation, where he answered all of my questions as thoroughly as he could, to the final step of the check being deposited directly into my account, Mr. Cates was professional, thorough, respectful, and courteous. He always responded to my emails/question...
Posted by Tom | May 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Thank You Patrick!
Patrick did a terrific job in coaching us through the complex maze of SS issues. First of all, he seemed always available when we had questions or concerns. He guided us in getting documents of support from Doctors and employers and in addition suggested a Neuropsychologist who understood what SS r...
Posted by Gloria Hunter | March 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Social Security
Mr. Cates was very professional, answered all my concerns. Whenever I called he talked to me personal. He kept me informed about my case from beginning to end. Thank you Mr. Cates & the office staff.
Posted by Heather | October 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Wonderful Choice for a Lawyer
Patrick was incredibly helpful to my husband and I during the most stressful time of our lives. He was very accessible when I had questions, and would reply very quickly when I emailed with any concerns. I felt that everything was also very well explained throughout our claim process, and am very hap...
"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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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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