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 Karen Nelson | January 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Social Security

I was with another firm for 2 years, That firm did nothing and never would keep me updated. so I decided to go with Attorney Thomas Durkin. Wow! what a difference, he had time to answer any question I had. he explained thing if I didn't quite understood. He is very pleasant and, professional.

Posted by Linda | November 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Successful Outcome of SSDI Process

After being denied SSDI after initial application, I knew that the next step would be to hire an attorney, preferably local, whose specialties included SS cases. I went on-line, and found Mr. Durkin. After a consultation, he thought I had a case, and I decided I wanted his help. He's down to earth, w...ith a pleasant personality. He advised me as to what was needed in order to win the case. He guided me through every step of the process which wound up at the hearing level. I was obviously quite nervous, but at least I had the good fortune of having a video hearing in front of an out-of-state ALJ. I had a meeting with Mr. Durkin the day before my hearing, at which he advised me as to what to expect, and basically how to answer the questions without being "long-winded", so to speak. I eventually got the letter stating that the ALJ's decision was fully favorable. I couldn't have done it alone, and I would refer a client to Mr. Durkin with confidence.

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great Attorney!

Attorney Durkin helped me in a personal injury case. It was a very stressful situation, but he led me through the process and answered all of my questions in a timely manner. He was very professional and he returned my calls, and when he met with me, he was not rushed. He took his time and explain...ed things to me.

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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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