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Brent M. Gaines

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 21 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Placida, FL
Practice Areas: Social Security, Administrative Law

PO Box 459, Placida, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for < 1 year

State: Florida

Acquired: 2025

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 21 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2004

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Brent Gaines

PO Box 459, Placida, FL, 33981

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Brent M. Gaines's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kurt | January 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

The right choice!

A family friend of mine used Brent Gaines to get disability after he was injured. He recommended Brent Gaines and told me how he helped him in his case. I contacted Brent and he set up our conference call in November. He was very thorough and ask about my medical history and my work history. I had ...quit work in June because of COPD. I require 4 liters of oxygen when active. He took my case in November and I received my approval of disability in late December. Thank you Brent for your quick and decisive work

Posted by Jessica | February 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommend, he’s the best at what he does

Brent is professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy and will have your best interest in mind. He settled a case for me and got me the best possible outcome. I’m so thankful for his kindness and persistence.

Posted by Mary | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney

The best!

Brent went above and beyond to ensure my case was heard fairly. After a 10 year fight he got me approved. Highly recommend!

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Made me feel at ease and helped me navigate bureaucracy

Brent took the burden off my shoulders and explained everything that would happen.

Posted by Chadk | April 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Amazing person

Did alot of research first and found a lawyer better than I expected. Younger, compassionate, and not overextended. Immediate action, quick or instant replies, and even seems to care. Talked to me as an equal not down to me. I searched and talked to alot of attorneys before I found someone with the l...ove my job sound in their voice.

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Timothy Etzkorn

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brent is a reliable attorney who responds to his clients. He is experienced and knows the Social Security system as well as anyway. I can be confident when referring clients to him that they will be happy. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Hickey

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have sent multiple clients to Bent. Every client has been well taken care of and had great results."

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Patrick Johnston

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Education

2004

Saint Louis University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Saint Louis University

BS - Bachelor of Science

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