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 Mark | February 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability Income application

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 ...SSA, professionally and promptly, and at the same time explained that these delays are often part of the process. His demeanor and legal expertise gave me the confidence that I had hired a true professional and the "BEST" attorney possible for my SSDI case! Thank you Tom!!!

Posted by Chris | October 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent Attorney!!

Tom is an excellent attorney! He made it so easy on me to get my disability. He always kept me up to date on what I could expect and what needed to be done. He won my case!!

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...e appeal process without his assistance. Tom was very responsive when I needed to contact him. I never felt rushed during phone calls or during office meetings. He contacted all of my providers, filed all of the necessary paperwork, and kept me apprised of the process along the way. While providing guidance throughout the entire process; he was very respectful of what I wanted. At the time of my hearing he prepared me for what to expect and seemed to ask all the right questions to fill in the blanks of my work and medical history. I received a partially favorable decision, the date of onset was adjusted by the judge from the original claim. I was very pleased with the decision and would highly recommend working with Tom for any disability claim. He is very thorough, has an extensive history with the process as well as the individuals involved in disability claims and will walk you through the process with the highest level of comfort. My suggestion would be to work with him from the onset (initial claim) to try to avoid an initial denial, I wish I would have.

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...leasure to have him represent me and my case. DeAnn B.

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.

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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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