Roger Merrill Driskill

Roger Merrill Driskill

3.7
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 51 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Liberty, MO
Practice Areas: Social Security, Administrative Law

19 North Water Street, Liberty, MO

About Roger

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Administrative Law 50%

ERISA disability, life insurance, health care, and other claims. At the initial level, administrative appeal, and in litigation in state and federal court.

22 years

50%
Social Security & Disability 50%

Social Security disability: SSDI SSI initial applications, reconsiderations, ALJ appeals, Appeals Council appeals, and district court appeals; DDS review hearings; general advice and counsel.

31 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 51 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1974

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Burnett & Driskill

19 North Water Street, Liberty, MO, 64068-1747

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Roger Merrill Driskill's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great Attorney

Mr. Driskill provides timely, direct, but compassionate advice. He answers questions in a way that makes the complex seem more understandable. He's a great lawyer to have in your corner.

Posted by Mike | May 5, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

This is the Attorney is the one to call on.

Mr Driskill has informed me of everything, Every step of the way. The outcome was exactly what was expected. Don’t look any further call his office. He and his staff are Honest and very knowledgeable. THANK YOU.

Posted by Bekim | April 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you Mr. Driskill for a great and professional service

Mr. Driskill is a brilliant and very experienced Disability Lawyer and a great gentlemen who cares about his clients I had SSI, but I wanted SSDI. Mr. Driskill first won in federal court by remanding the first partially favorable decision to be reviewed by the same ALJ. Then he won my SSDI with sam...e Judge. Absolutely the best Disability Lawyer in a Midwest who leads a professional team that cares about people with disabilities.

Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Seems competent, but 0 results

I brought him what was called a "slam dunk" case. The communication was sparse, I rarely received any updates and he does not use email, so that makes it increasingly difficult. The entire process seem to go extremely slow. Due to the lack of communication, I assumed it to be an issue with Mr. Driski...ll. To be fair it could have been out of his control, but you can draw your own conclusion. I could have dealt with all of that, if I had gotten the results I was promised. Instead, in return for 2 years of churn, I didn't receive any of the compensation I was due.

Posted by Lisa | September 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

caring and successful lawyer

Mr. Driskill and Mr. Sciolaro were so caring and thoroughly helpful in a process that is so stressful. I would recommend them to anyone needing help in disability law.

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Roger Merrill Driskill's Lawyer Endorsements

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Derrick Pearce

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"In addition to his depth of knowledge, what makes Mr. Driskill special is his demeanor. Always willing to help and always looking for a sensible solution to the problem. Great counselor."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Kyle Sciolaro

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Roger Driskill is a highly experienced attorney and a kind man. He is generous with his time and looks to help those in need whenever possible. It is a pleasure to work together on matters with him."

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Michael Watkins

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Roger for over 30 years and sent him numerous cases to handle. He has always done a great job and served the clients well."

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Tylor Whitham

Litigation lawyer

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Anna Hawes

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Kyle Sciolaro

Administrative law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1991 - Present

1991, Burnett & Driskill Law Office

Associations

Missouri Bar

Member

Clay County Bar Association

Member

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Member

Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys

Member

Kansas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Iowa Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

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Sample of Legal Cases

ERISA disability, life insurance, health, and other claims

Varies

Social Security disability claims

Fully favorable, partially favorable, and unfavorable

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Education

1974

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Southwest Baptist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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