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Tom Lemley is the principal attorney and owner of Bridgepoint Law Firm.
Tom was born and raised in St. Louis and earned his undergraduate and law degrees at Mizzou.
After law school, Tom served as a Law Clerk to a Federal District Judge before accepting a litigation position as an Assistant Missouri Attorney General. He later joined a law firm in Clayton as an associate and later became a partner.
In 1995, Tom and his wife joined the Peace Corps, serving as volunteers in Ukraine. Tom went on to manage projects for the Alliance to Save Energy, the International Rescue Committee and other US-based non-profits in Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
Tom later rejoined his former partners in Clayton, until 2012, when he started Bridgepoint Law Firm, where he focuses on helping clients win their claims for Social Security Disability.
A St. Louis native, Tom lives in Webster Groves with his wife and two children. Favorite activities are fishing and camping in the Ozarks with friends and family. Tom proudly serves on the board of directors of Missouri River Relief.
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Posted by Mark | February 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I hired Tom for my SSDI application. I was extremely impressed with his legal knowledge, advice, professionalism, ethics, guidance, and tenacity in his handling of my case. The application process for my disability approval was a long and arduous course. Tom handled these delays, initiated by the ...
Posted by Cam | September 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Tom was great! Kept me on track with my paperwork and took it and did what he knows best. Kept telling me all was good and it was. My claim went through on the 1st go. He told me step by step what would happen. Great guy.
Posted by Tom | August 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Tom took care of everything for me. I can't thank him enough. Couldn't help the title tom. You know me can't be serious for a minute. As bad as jim.
Posted by Mike | April 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Have never used a lawyer before, but Mr. Lemley was highly recommended to me by a friend. Tom explained the disability process to me in detail, and was very patient with me, as I had a lot of questions and concerns. He told me what I could expect, answered all my questions, kept me up to date on the ...
Posted by Carla | February 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney
He explained the process to where any one could be able to understand. Every question I had he was able to give me a clear understanding of what I would need to do or get done. When ever I had a question no matter what time of day he was able to answer, weather it was by text or phone call. I am ve...
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 19
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"Tom is professional, thoughtful, and does a thorough job representing the interests of others. I do not hesitate to refer clients to him for social security disability and family law matters."
Litigation lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
2012 - Present
Attorney, Bridgepoint Law Firm, LLC
2009 - 2012
Partner, Tremayne, Lay & Coleman
2004 - 2006
Program Manager, Azerbaijan, International Rescue Committee
1997 - 2001
Program Manager, Ukraine, Alliance to Save Energy
1995 - 1997
Economic Development Volunteer, Ukraine, US Peace Corps
1994 - 1995
Partner, Tremayne, Lay, Carr, Bauer & Nouss
1992 - 1994
Associate, Tremayne, Lay, Carr, Bauer & Nouss
1989 - 1991
Assistant Attorney General, Missouri Attorney General's Office
1988 - 1989
Clerk to Hon. Edward L. Filippine, US District Court Eastern District of Missouri
2013 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
2009 - Present
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. LouisMember
1988 - Present
Missouri State BarMember
1988 - Present
Federal District Court for the Eastern District of MissouriMember
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
2015
1987
English
Legal Answers
Will my disability benefits be taken away if I start receiving income via 1099?
03 Mar 2023
Doctor chosen by SSA to examine me, submitted a fraudulent report to SSA. What can I do about it?
29 Sep 2022
Is the medical part of SSI approved?
08 Feb 2022