John Anthony Vessel

John Anthony Vessel

also known as Anthony Vessel

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Social Security, Mediation, Employee Benefits ... +2 more

403 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits 30%

Our firm practices primarily disability insurance law, but that is not offered as a category by AVVO. Therefore, Employee benefits and insurance law are the closest to our practice area.

30%
General Practice 5%

Veteran's Disability Law

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

20%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 13 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2012

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Marc Whitehead & Associates, LLP

403 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX, 77007

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John Anthony Vessel's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

61 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Don | October 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Outstanding

30 Years on active duty, desert shield- desert storm, 2 combat tours in Iraq and 20 of those 30 years were overseas. Trust is everything. Every Military person needs to know someone has there back! Marc Whitehead Law firm had mine! The law firm guided me and advised me through the whole process of m...y disability claim, and it was approved! Kimberly Warren who was assigned to my case was my Gunnery Sergeant and I was the Lance Corporal. I would have her in my foxhole any day covering my 6. Teamwork. Gotter done. I recommend that if you are a veteran or civilian needing a lawyer contact Marc Whitehead and make sure u ask for Kimberly Warren, I trust her, she will help you! I cannot say enough that the firm took care of me. I will use them again if I need Lawyer.

Posted by Susan | September 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Social security disability case

Anthony Vessel was my lawyer for my social security disability case. I had been denied SS twice and was feeling hopeless about ever winning. Mr. Vessel assured me that I had a strong case and I could win. He was extremely professional and hard working and I started feeling hopeful about my case. ...We just had my hearing before a judge in mid August and was favorably granted disability. I’m very grateful for this attorney and will recommend him to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2022 | Social Security Disability

SSDI Review

I assked a well respeccted law firm in a Houston suburb for a recommendation on a disability law firm. They recommended March Whitehead and Assoicates. My research on the internet had put them on the top of the list before the call to the local law firm. I was contacted by Mr. Anthony Vessel at ...Whitehead and Assoicates. My daughter's disability case had complications based on her disability from birth but her ability to get a job with a company in Houston where she still works after 30 years. There was also impairment related expenses involving parental transportation. Mr. Vessel graciously took his time with me and led me down a defined plan on pursuing a course of action. His in depth knowleddge of Disability Law is top notch. Beyond work experience, what truly impresssed me were two other qualities that are not uniformly found in lawyers regardless of the type of law. Mr. Vessel was very patient in hearing my interpretations of the law and carefully explaining his agreements and more importantly disagreements with my own assessments. Quite candidly Disability Law is beyond my 40+ years of working with top notch lawyers as a financial and acounting officer with primarily publicly held companies in Houston. My experience with The Social Security Administration is that it s a regulatory body that your lawyer better know the "cracks" to win a case because the SSA is totally "by the book". Probably the most unique quality of Mr. Vessel's approach was a constant compassion for knowing what I was going through....this involves my daughter and like all fathers, one thing is at the top of the list, protect your kids. Mr. Vessel completely understood the emotionality of the claim and constantly had a consoleing demeanor when I would occatioionally fell like "why can't SSA accept this fact?". I hope this does justice to explaining why I give the highest recommendation to Mr. Anthony Vessel in the challenging area of Diability/Social Security Law.

Posted by Grace | September 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Amazing Experience

Anthony was a blessing and understood my disability's and insured I was comfortable with each phase of the case. He went above and beyond explaining mediation process. Anthony was a true partner in my case and key to driving the final decision into a favorable decision. I am so great full for his ex...pertise in the law. The Marc Whitehead firm has a provided me with the best legal experience. I would highly recommend Anthony Vessel and Marc Whitehead Associates.

Posted by Heidi | September 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

The best of the best! Absolute life saver!!

My daughter and I worked directly with Mr. John Anthony Vessel to apply for benefits on my daughters behalf. In the past, my daughter’s father and I worked directly with Marc Whitehead. All I can say is that they both have truly saved our lives. The actual caring about you and what the outcome wil...l be, the knowledge, the ability to answer any question, to guide you through the entire process, to show empathy, and still be 100% professional. That is just a little of what describes how wonderful both of these men are. I did not have any other options with my daughter who just turned 21. She has inherited the same disabilities that her father struggled with. After her father passed away, everything worsened with her. I thought I would have to work until I was 80 in order to take care of her, and then what would she do when I was gone? Today, with Anthony’s help, I found out that I would not have to totally support her for the “rest of my life.” There are no words to describe the relief/weight that has been lifted off me. We are so so blessed. All I can say is a simple Thank You for being there to help those that need the help AND for changing the lives of people in dire need. God Bless!!

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John Anthony Vessel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adriana de la Torre

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Anthony is an excellent disability attorney. He is well known and well respected among disability advocates. I highly recommend him for disability matters."

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Matthew Elwell

Unknown lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anthony is a fantastic lawyer. He recently took his skills and experience and opened up his own mediation practice. I would trust Anthony to mediate any case. He has experience in a wide variety of areas of the law. He is thorough, patient, and reasonable. You will be in good hands with him as your mediator."

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Omar Chawdhary

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Anthony for a long time and he is my go to guy for disability claims. There is no doubt on who I need to call when I hear that a client has an issue with disability. He will always work hard and make sure the clients get the results they need. He will walk you through the process and be there the whole time with you. Highly recommend Anthony."

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Joel Pardo

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Anthony is one of the top lawyers in all of Houston and the state in his field of practice and has.a work ethic second to none. I highly recommend Mr. Vessel for any case in the realm of civil litigation. If he can't help, he knows how to find someone who can."

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Rachel Sedita

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anthony is a meticulous, knowledgeable and caring attorney who always works hard to achieve a successful outcome for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney/Mediator, Marc Whitehead & Associates, LLP

Associations

2016 - Present

National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

Member

2014 - Present

Houston Young Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

Houston Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2012 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

2021 - 2022

Houston Bar Association- Social Security Section

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Byrd v. Colvin

MSJ granted, case remanded back to ALJ, Fully Favorable final decision.

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Education

2012

South Texas College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2009

Texas A&M University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Houston Bar Association, Social Security Section CLE

Examining a Vocational Expert at SSD ALJ Hearings

Publications

2020

AAJ Social Security Disability Law Section Newsletter Letter From the Editor- COVID-19 SSA Operations Update

Languages

English

Activity

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