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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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75 W Lockwood Ave Ste 222, Saint Louis, MO, 63119-2947
26 Client Reviews
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Posted by Dave | September 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Help with social security claim
Tom was great to work with and more than met any expectations i could have had . I would recommend him to anyone needing help.
Posted by John | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Excellent Disability Attorney
I had originally been denied for my SSA disability claim. I contacted Tom, our initial phone conversation was well over an hour. He was very thorough in explaining the process to me as well as listening carefully to my case. I ultimately hired him to represent me. I can't imagine going through th...
Posted by Barb | March 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Retiree
Tom Lemley did an awesome job helping me get SS Disability. I was hesitant to do it but with his help it was painless. He was always a phone call away. He advised me what to do and answered all of my questions. I would not hesitate to refer him to people. Yes I got my Disability with his help.
Posted by DeAnn B | March 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Excellent Lawyer
Mr. Lemley is an excellent lawyer! He is extremely knowledgeable and truly cares about his clients. He always had time to answer all my questions and quickly replied to my text, emails or phone calls. I whole heartedly trusted Mr. Lemley with my disability case. I highly recommend him! It was a p...
Posted by Michael | November 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Michael Sr
Tom is excellent lawyer you really helped me with all of my issues and resolve them all. I recommend if you're looking for a good attorney contact Tom he'll take care of you.
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 19
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"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