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 anonymous | October 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Mr Thomas Lemley

I was very nervous about calling a lawyer and I thought it was going to cost me a lot of money and headaches to attempt to try and apply for SS Disability. Mr Lemley was very pleasant and easy to work with. He was very honest up front, returned my calls promptly, even on the weekends. He explained ev...erything in a way I could understand and told me up front what to expect and how to prepare for questions that I wouldn't have known how to answer. I would recommend Tom for help with SS, he also gave me some help with another issue even after my case was resolved. Thank you Tom!

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 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 Krissy | June 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Disability Attorney

My experience was very smooth with Mr. Lemley. He notified me of what to expect each step along the way. He gave me a realistic time frame to expect a ruling from the Disability Board and I had results in that time. He is very knowledgeable and upfront about what I would be going through.

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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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