Thomas William Durkin

Thomas William Durkin

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 31 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Racine, WI
Practice Areas: Social Security, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

840 Lake Ave., Suite 100, Racine, WI

About Thomas

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

100%-100%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 31 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1994

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Cabranes, Durkin & Longdin

840 Lake Ave., Suite 100, Racine, WI, 53403

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Thomas William Durkin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mark | February 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Winners that have patience & are friendly plus professional.

Attorney Durkin & his assistant Sandy did an outstanding job on my case. They both walked me through the long process & always got back to me on the same or next day! In fact, Tom emailed me back on a Sunday recently. Both were able to explain everything in layman's terms without talking down to me.... Friendly & professional I couldn't imagine a more positive experience. Highly recommended!

Posted by Taylor | December 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

2.5 year fight resolved

I was very impressed by my experience with Attorney Tom Durkin, he and his secretary were helpful every step of the way and the correspondence was always within a day of reaching out. After I had reviewed 2 rejections in over 2 years he was able to prove my inability to work. Thank you again to this ...team, it’s made such a difference.

Posted by Wanda | May 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

I recommend this lawyer as he was able to proof my inability to work. My labor disability case was long and a back and forth but he was able to help me through it. Calling them after I saw their TV add was the best thing I did.

Posted by John | March 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

Went above and beyond to represent me and help me to get benefits! Highly recommend and above all I trust him and the staff. Always called back with answers.

Posted by Evett | January 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Disability

I don’t know the outcome of my disability but I do know that thomas durkin and Sandy have both did an amazing job helping with my case. Very informative, professional understanding and knowable of my disabilities. They were also very thorough, responded to my need and questions promptly and answered... any and all questions I may have had. I highly recommend.

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Thomas William Durkin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott French

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Becker

Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Most knowledgeable social security lawyer in the area."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

Graduate, Leadership Racine Academy

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Attorney, Becker, French & Durkin

1994 - Present

Judicial Clerk, Dane County, Wisconsin

1994 - 2000

Attorney, Capwell and Berthelsen

Associations

2018 - Present

Rotary Club

Member

2017 - Present

Health Care Network

Board of Directors

2015 - Present

US District Court Western District of Wisconsin

Attorney Member

2000 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

1998 - Present

U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Wisconsin

Attorney Member

1994 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

1994 - Present

Racine County Bar Association

Member

2005 - 2016

ARC

Member

1998 - 2004

State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers Division

Board Member

1994 - 2010

Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

1994 - 2000

American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

1994 - 2005

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Barrera 2:15-CV-00916

Succesful Social Security Federal Court Disability Appeal

McCurtis 2:15-CV-00008

Succesful Social Security Federal Court Disability Appeal

Lang 2:16-CV-00602

Succesful Social Security Federal Court Disability Appeal

Tate 2:16-CV-00835

Succesful Social Security Federal Court Disability Appeal

Cameron 2:16-CV-01256

Succesful Social Security Federal Court Disability Appeal

Baker 3:16-CV-00688

Succesful Social Security Federal Court Disability Appeal

Schultz 2:17-CV-01333

Succesful Social Security Federal Court Disability Appeal

Deboer 2:17-CV-1451

Succesful Social Security Federal Court Disability Appeal

McDannel 2:17-CV-154

Succesful Social Security Federal Court Disability Appeal

Varhalla 2:17-CV-01163

Succesful Social Security Federal Court Disability Appeal

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Education

1994

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Social Security Conference

Social Security Disability Boot Camp

2011

Social Security Conference

Handling a Social Security Disability Case

2009

Social Security Conference

Handling a Social Security Disability Case

2008

Social Security Conference

Handling a Social Security Disability Case

Publications

2013

National Bar Institute Presentation material for: Social Security Disability Boot Camp Seminar

2011

National Bar Institute Presentation material for: Handling a Social Security Disability Case Seminar

2009

National Bar Institute Presentation Material For: Handling a Social Security Disability Case Seminar

2008

National Bar Institute Presentation Material For: Handling a Social Security Disability Case Seminar

Languages

English

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