Thomas G. Lemley

Thomas G. Lemley

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 37 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Saint Louis, MO
Practice Areas: Social Security, Family, Litigation, Estate Planning

75 W Lockwood Ave Ste 222, Saint Louis, MO

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 85%

Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) initial applications, hearings and appeals.

85%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-25%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 37 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1988

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 36 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1989

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Bridgepoint Law Firm, LLC

75 W Lockwood Ave Ste 222, Saint Louis, MO, 63119-2947

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Thomas G. Lemley's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by Philanders | June 21, 2019 | Social Security Disability

Successful case with his help

I talk to Tom for about 3 minutes and he explains what he does and then explains what I needed to do. He talked to me in detail about how disability Claims work. He explained what he could do to help me file for my case. He spent about 1 and a half hours talking with me on the first Call. Then we se...t a date for me to meet with him. He walked me through the whole process.

Posted by Dean | May 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very Pleased Client

Tom was very helpful from my first contact with him to the last.He saw me in his office just 3 days after our first contact & got started on my claim right away.He treated me with great respect & showed genuine concern for my worries.There was not 1 time when I called him that he did not answer the ...phone himself, no recordings or leave message here, Tom was always there when I needed him.He always sent me pre-addressed stamped envelopes that I could use for correspondence with him.I also got everything he said he was sending me & when he said I would get it.Tom was a pleasure to have as a lawyer & put my trust back in the profession.He also took the time to get me the max I could get in my case & by the way he did win it for me.

Posted by Sandy | May 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney

MUCH better than the big disability company!!

He guided me to all the info I should gather, and what info he needed to gather. He was always kind, respectful, and encouraging. He took the time to really understand my situation. I could tell he believed me, and believed in me. Professional and personable! I, we (husband included) thought he was... great.

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Mr. Lemley stood out from the start for my disability attorney.

Prior to deciding on an attorney for my SSDI claim, I contacted multiple attorneys. Mr. Lemley is the one who called back quickly and with a professional and courteous demeanor. He answered my questions honestly and listened carefully to my situation. It was an easy choice for me, as I felt he trul...y cared. This proved itself out as we went through the process. Mr. Lemley took the time to wade through my boxes of paperwork, gather additional information as necessary,and guide me through the work I needed to do. He did this while keeping me informed at every step of the process and treating me with kindness and respect. Filing for disability is not something most of us plan on needing to do. The process is not easy and can be emotionally draining as well. Mr. Lemley understood this and made the whole process as smooth as I could have dared hope for. He is knowledgeable about the process and gives an honest appraisal of procedure and timelines. He always returned my calls promptly and kept me up to date with any developments throughout the process. I recommend him without reservation to those who are in need of SSDI assistance. It is also worth noting, I have a very rare medical condition that most people have never heard of. After our very first conversation, Mr. Lemley researched my condition and was interested and willing to learn about it in order to proceed with my case. It was a great comfort to be able to put my case in his hands.

Posted by Brenda | December 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Thank you Tom!

I would recommend Tom Lemley. He helped me with my SS disability case was very prompt and professional and personable as well. Let me know every step of the way. And we won my case. Thank you Mr. Lemley.

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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."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

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

Associations

2013 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

2009 - Present

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Member

1988 - Present

Missouri State Bar

Member

1988 - Present

Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Member

Education

1988

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Missouri, Columbia

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Social Security Disability: From Start to Finish Attorneys' Fees - Sources and Methods of Recovery

2015

Social Security Disability: From Start to Finish Special Considerations in Child Disability Claims

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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