Laura J. Mckinnon

Laura J. Mckinnon

4.8
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 41 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Fayetteville, AR
Practice Areas: Social Security, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

McKinnon Building, 740 Lollar Lane, P. O. Box 1127, Fayetteville, AR

About Laura

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 40%

social security disability and disability insurance claims, veterans disability

42 years | 6,312 cases

40%
Personal Injury 35%

auto accidents, defective products, mass tort, asbestos, professional negligence, premises, bad faith insurance

42 years | 1,979 cases

35%
Workers Compensation 25%

workers' compensation claims, death claims, 11-9-505 discrimination claims, third party actions, medicare subrogation

42 years | 1,092 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Arkansas for 41 years

State: Arkansas

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McKinnon Law Firm

McKinnon Building, 740 Lollar Lane, P. O. Box 1127, Fayetteville, AR, 727021127

McKinnon Law Firm

McKinnon Building, 615 West "B" Street, Russellville, AR, 72801

McKinnon Law Firm

Mall Location next to SSA Judges' Offices, 5111 Rogers Avenue, Suites 474 and 491, Fort Smith, AR, 72904

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Laura J. Mckinnon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

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Posted by Karl | November 09, 2014 | Social Security Disability

Very kind and knowledgable attorney and staff

Laura and her team are some of the best folks that you will ever deal with. I had 2 claims I needed help with. A long term disability claim and SSDI. They reviewed my case and took it on. I had my LTD within a couple of months and my Social Security hearing only lasted 15 minuets at the longest becau...se of how well prepared she was. They are always kind and honestly care about you. You are more than just another case. I will forever be in t Laura's debt. She gained more than a client and I gained more than a lawyer. I am proud to call them my friends and so will anyone that chooses this firm.... Great Work! Great Folks! You won't go wrong

Posted by Billy | June 11, 2013 | Social Security Disability

Very Much Satisfied With My Chioce

The entire team uses a system to keep you informed and allow easy access to answer any questions you may have they have always been quick to call back and took alot of stress out of my life getting me ready for my ssid claim

Posted by Sally | August 21, 2012 | Social Security Disability

Best Attorney Ever!

I contacted Laura on a company disability case. My employer's insurance carrier had decided to discontinue my long term disability benefits based on their company dr. as do most (large) insurance companies. Based on all the paperwork and dr. reports I provided Laura, she stepped in and went to work.... She was able to get my LTD benefits reinstated. Laura is a very professional and hard working attorney, unlike other attorneys I have dealt with in the past (divorce, lien/fraud, bankruptcy). Laura is honest, personable, and upfront and has phenominal knowledge on disability issues. I couldn't have asked for or found a better attorney!

Posted by Ann Coody | March 10, 2012 | Social Security Disability

No One Better

I was turned down twice for disability, took my case to McKinnon Law Firm and have not regretted it. I have a hearing scheduled for next month, and I filed a year ago. McKinnon Law Firm has been so supportive, professional, compassionate....I truly cannot think of enough adjectives about this Law F...irm. I highly recommend anyone to call McKinnon Law. They have made me feel that someone actually cares and are willing to help me. If you are needing an attorney for disability....call them first. You will not be disappointed. From the first day we walked into their office I have been treated with respect and dignity.

Posted by William | January 23, 2012 | Social Security Disability

The Very Best

Don't waste your time trying to handle your own SS Disability Claims. You will most likely waste over two years of your time, and will be denied disability at least three times. I had over thirty years of federal, state and local criminal investigatory experience, along with related dealings with fed...eral and state courts and a multitude of government and private attorneys and evidentiary scenarios. I believed what SS told me...that I could handle my case successfully. Big mistake. I provided them reams of medical records, testimony and other evidence...including, but not limited to the Veteran's Administration Determination that I was 100% Totally and Permanently Disabled and was taking nearly twenty different prescriptions for various qualifying disabilities. SS DID NOT CARE. After my third denial I hired the McKinnon Law Firm because it became very apparent that I was never going to overcome the complexities of SS Law and Procedures without help. Laura McKinnon and her staff immediately took my records, obtained more records and testimony, got me a Disability Hearing before a real Social Security Disability Judge and won my case. I basically wasted two years of absolute frustration and agony trying to do something way beyond my knowledge and capabilities. My biggest regret is that I didn't hire this Law Firm at the very beginning. They are professionals.

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Laura J. Mckinnon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeremy Bordelon

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I served on the leadership of the Social Security section of a national lawyer's organization with Laura, and I know her to be one of the most driven, organized, professional advocates practicing in this field today. Anyone in Arkansas and the surrounding states would be well-served to hire Laura and her firm for Social Security matters."

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Bruce Mulkey

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura is deserving of the highest rating. She is easily one of the top attorneys in Arkansas and you will not find a lawyer that is more dedicated and determined to obtain justice for her clients. On top of all that, she is a really nice person. She has my strongest endorsement!"

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Paul Reynolds

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura is by far and away one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I have ever met on issues of workers compensation and social security disability. I always go to her for questions that I have on these issues when they are ancillary to a matter I am handling and feel confident in referring anyone to her when they need a comp or SS attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

1994

Advocate, National College of Advocacy - ATLA

N/A

3000 Club, Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Managing Partner/Lead Counsel, McKinnon Law Firm

Associations

National Assn Social Security Claimants' Representatives

Sustaining Member

National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

Member

Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Washington County Bar Association

Member

Arkansas Bar Association

Sustaining Member

Arkansas Bar Association, Disability Law Section

Chair

Arkansas Bar Association Social Security Seminars

Speaker

Arkansas Bar Association Workes Compensation Seminars

Speaker

Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association Conventions

Speaker

2014 - 2015

American Association for Justice

National Chair -- Social Security Section

1994 - 1995

Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association

President

1993 - 1994

American Assn for Justice a/k/a ATLA/AAJ - Presidents' Council

Secretary/Treasurer

1991 - 1992

Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association - Administrative Law Section

Chair

1991 - 1992

Arkansas Bar Association, Workers Compensation Law Section

Chair

1988 - 1990

Trial Lawyers for Public Justice a/k/a Public Justice

State Chair - Arkansas

Education

1984

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Social Security Success Seminar

Laying Traps for Appeal with Prehearing Memorandums

2014

Annual Convention

Social Security Disability -- Is It a Good Supplemental Practice

2013

Workers' Compensation Seminar

Statute of Limitations: New Problems, New Solutions

2013

Social Security Success Seminar

Use of Technology in Social Security Practice

2013

Annual Convention

Using Computer Software to Cross-Examine Vocational Experts

2012

Annual Convention

Good Client Care by Automation

1993

Annual Convention

Law Firm Mgt and Good Client Care

Languages

English

Activity

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