Patrick B. Cates

Patrick B. Cates

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 20 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Athens, GA
Practice Areas: Social Security, Workers Compensation, Administrative Law, Insurance

997 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA

About Patrick

Biography

Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 20 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2005

Active Member in Good Standing

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Location

Silver & Archibald, LLP

997 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, 30605

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Patrick B. Cates's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Ceceile | April 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

MY Long term Disability lawyer!!!!

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...e won my long term Disability.Thanks Mr.Cates you are the best.

Posted by Tabitha | April 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Polite, Professional, and Trustworthy

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... a bit, he offered to represent me. He has always been able to answer any questions I had, and I've always been able to reach him by phone. I believe he retained my case in June or July of 2018. Mr. Cates called me today to let me know that the Judge ruled me fully disabled, after my hearing on March 30th. Thank you, Mr. Cates And all the Silver & Archibald staff!

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 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...ules and regulations. When it came time for our hearing, he reassurred us that we were well prepared and had nothing to worry about during the hearing. That made us much more relaxed during the 45 minute interview with the ALJ. Thanks for all your help Patrick! We are very grateful for all your efforts!

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.

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Patrick B. Cates's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Cain

General practice lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable in the areas of social security disability and worker compensation law."

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James Hurt

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Adam Land

Unknown lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Bradford Sperr

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"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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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2005

Law Student Writing Competition, Oregon Association of Administrative Law Judges

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Silver & Archibald, LLP

Associations

2019 - Present

The Ark

Board Member

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

Western Circuit Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Johnson v. Berryhill

Remanded to Social Security

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Education

N/A

Willamette University College of Law

Speaking Engagements

2017

Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support

Social Security Disability: A Discussion of the Process, Myths, and Realities.

2017

District 9 School Social Worker Association

Social Security Disability Law

2014

Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy (MMD) Support Group

Social Security Disability Law

Publications

2012

Clearinghouse Review Journal of Poverty Law and Policy A Seat at the Table: Justice for SNAP Recipients Accused of Fraud in Georgia

Languages

English

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