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Douglas Andrew Garner

Social Security & Disability Attorney at Lawrenceburg, IN

4.3   6 reviews
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  • State Years
    Indiana - IN 29 years
    Ohio - OH 31 years
  • Licensed for 29 years
    State IN
    Acquired 1993
    Status
    Active In Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 31 years
    State OH
    Acquired 1991
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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Doug Garner graduated from University of Cincinnati Law School in 1991, and spent three years as a contract Public Defender in Hamilton County.  In 1994, he established a private practice in Dearborn County, Indiana and was a Public Defender in the Dearborn County Superior Court from 1994 through 2001.  Since 2001, Doug has continued his private practice focusing on social security and criminal defense.  He also represents several non-profit organizations, small businesses, and the Dearborn County Solid Waste Management District.  Doug was on the Indiana Public Defender Council Board of Directors from 1996 to 2008 and Chairman from 2006 to 2008.  He taught trial skills for five years at the Indiana Public Defender Trial Practice Institute.  He is on the Board of Directors of  Heart House, Inc.  and belongs to the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives.  

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Pillar Law Group, LLP, Attorney Douglas A. Garner
311 Walnut St
Lawrenceburg, IN, 47025
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Posted by Ken | May 20, 2020
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After dealing with Social Security for almost three and a half years I got a hold of Doug lo and behold he works his tail off along with his secretary Michelle and got the job done to get me my benefits if ever in need these are the best people in the world to work with they don't stop until they win would highly recommend them over anyone
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Posted by Janice | April 14, 2020
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Well Prepared
Mr. Garner was very professional and very well prepared in court. I would have liked a little more contact and detail in knowing what was going on with my case, but other than that I was very satisfied and highly recommend Mr. Garner and his staff.
Posted by Doug | March 26, 2020
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Excellent Attorney
My Social Security case was a difficult one which required 3 years to conclude. After being turned down on the initial filing and appeal we had to have a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge. Mr. Garner's assistant Michelle did an outstanding job of compiling all the necessary records, getting what she needed from me and getting the case filed. They kept me up to date as to how the case was proceeding. Mr. Garner did an outstanding job of putting together the facts and the case to present to the judge and prepared me very well for my testimony. He was up front and honest about our chance of winning. I really appreciate all the hard work they put into this case and can't thank Mr. Garner enough for all he did for me. I recommend Mr. Garner to anyone who needs an attorney and especially for Social Security.
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Posted by Sarah | March 25, 2020
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Made the Disability Process Easy
Mr. Garner represented me for my SSDI hearing. I hired him in May 2018 and had the hearing and received my approval in May 2019. He collected all documentation of treatment since my initial application, and did an excellent job explaining my limitations to the judge.
Posted by David | March 20, 2020
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Knowledgeable
He did a great job for me. Met once, filled out forms for me, stayed in touch with social security administration, decent phone response time, boom done. Thanks for your hard work.
Posted by Yolanda | September 26, 2019
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Nasty attitude
Nasty attitude was told he was too busy to to talk to me I dropped him as a lawyer i did not like that the way he went off on me so I fired him he now say I owe fees because I took him off my case stay away from this business find you a real attorney that cares about you and the case I do not recommend this person to no one
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Work Experience

  • Managing Partner
  • Pillar Law Group, LLP, Attorney Douglas A. Garner
  • 2018 - Present

Education

  • University of Cincinnati College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1991
  • University of Cincinnati
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1988

Legal Cases

  • Donna R. Jones v. Michael J. Astrue
  • Remand
  • Rita F. Gray v. Michael J. Astrue
  • Remand
  • Robert P. Doherty v. Michael J. Astrue
  • Remand

Associations

  • National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present
  • Indiana Public Defender Council
  • Chairperson
  • 2004 - 2006
  • Indiana Public Defender Council
  • Past Vice Chair
  • 2002 - 2004
  • Indiana Public Defender Council
  • Secretary
  • 2000 - 2002
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Outstanding Service Award
  • Indiana Public Defender Council
  • 2008
  • Excellence in Pro Bono Service
  • Legal Volunteers
  • 2007
  • Homeless Advocate Award
  • Heart House, Inc.
  • 2006
  • Certificate of Appreciation
  • Indiana Public Defender Council
  • 2005
  • Service Provider of the Year
  • LifeTime Resources
  • 1999
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Publications

  • Elliot & Fitzpatrick
  • A Resource Guide for the Rehabilitation Consultant
  • 2000

Speaking Engagements

  • Indiana Public Defender Council TPI
  • Criminal Trial Practice
  • 2005
  • Elliot & Fitzpatrick Group
  • Choosing A Business Entity
  • 1999
  • Home-builders Meeting
  • Mechanics Liens
  • 1995

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Lawrenceburg Social Security & Disability Lawyer Douglas Andrew Garner
Douglas Andrew Garner
Social Security & Disability Attorney
Lawrenceburg, IN
Licensed for 31 years
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