T. Matthew Heermans

T. Matthew Heermans

also known as Matt Heermans

4.8
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 16 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Memphis, TN
Practice Areas: Social Security, Criminal Defense

5865 Ridgeway Center Parkway Suite 300, Memphis, TN

About T.

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 90%

I specifically handle social security disability cases for folks who have applied for disability benefits, but have been denied by the social security administration. I help denied claimants win their appeals, all the way through an ALJ hearing.

10 years | 1,200 cases

90%
Criminal Defense 10%

Former felony prosecutor with nearly 50 jury trials to my name. I take a limited number of criminal cases per year, so I am able to expend the proper amount of time on each of the cases I do take. I handle all misdemeanors and some felonies.

16 years | 1,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Contingency

25%-25%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Mississippi for 6 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 16 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2009

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Heermans Disability

5865 Ridgeway Center Parkway Suite 300, Memphis, TN, 38120

Heermans Disability

2206 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, 77550-4647

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T. Matthew Heermans's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Katherine | March 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very good lawyer

Mr. Heermans worked very well for us. He successfully won my SSI disability claim after being previously denied twice. He is very easy to contact by email or text for questions, and always responded promptly. It made the process much better and less stressful after we hired him. I would highly recom...mend him to anyone needing such services.

Posted by Warren | May 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

SS Disability

Mr. Hermans is an excellent attorney. Very thorough and always responsive in communications. He responds directly with the client himself, which is rare and very much appreciated.. He’s extremely knowledgeable in the entire process, and takes the time and attention to detail to explain anything, and ...to work through the hearing process. I was very well represented in my case.

Posted by john | March 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

just what you need! great attorney

on time , helped me with questions, explained the process and made me feel at ease. I have never had to deal with this type of legal process in my life, very glad he was there to help me. I can't stress enough how necessary a competent attorney is dealing with the gov. I wish to thank Matthew for his... time and support!

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very confident

I felt like my case was in good hands and felt that he was knowledgeable in a world that was completely foreign to me.

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T. Matthew Heermans's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Hayes

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matt former felony prosecutor with some amazing trial experience. I’ve seen him get incredible results his criminal and social security clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Hayes

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Social Security Disability and Criminal Defense, Heermans Law Firm LLC

2016 - 2017

Criminal Defense and Social Security Disability, Stan Little Law Firm

2013 - 2016

Assistant District Attorney, Galveston County District Attorney's Office

Sample of Legal Cases

D***** W***** appeal of SSDI denial

Fully Favorable decision with complete back pay award

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Education

2009

South Texas College of Law Houston

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2003

Texas Tech University

B.A.

N/A

University of Mississippi

Languages

English

Activity

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