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Thomas G. Lemley
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-25%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Missouri for 37 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 36 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1989
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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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Cam | September 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great experience
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 anonymous | October 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly recommend
Attorney immersed himself in my denied case and we won. Good communications and skilled.
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 ...
Posted by Jennifer | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
I would highly recommend Mr. Lemley!
Tom Lemley went out of his way to take my case and with very little time was able to put together a strong, winning case. He earned every penny. If you are reading my review, please give him a call, you will not be sorry.
Thomas G. Lemley's Lawyer Endorsements
Beth Lewandowski
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."
Edward Kruse
Litigation lawyer
Kevin Schriener
Criminal defense lawyer
Beth Lewandowski
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
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 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
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
1987
Missouri Law Review
Employment at Will: Missouri Recognizes the Public Policy Exception
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will my disability benefits be taken away if I start receiving income via 1099?
03 Mar 2023
Q&A
Doctor chosen by SSA to examine me, submitted a fraudulent report to SSA. What can I do about it?
29 Sep 2022
Q&A
Is the medical part of SSI approved?
08 Feb 2022