also known as Anthony Vessel
As a Partner at Marc Whitehead & Associates, Anthony heads the Social Security Disability Department. He represents clients across the United States in their fight against wrongful Social Security Disability denials, disability insurance denials, veteran’s disability benefit denials, and in mediations. He regularly represents clients at court; he has won many administrative appeals and federal briefs achieving remands and awards for his clients. Anthony is honored to have successfully represented hundreds of disabled veterans and workers.
Anthony also manages his mediation practice, in which he serves parties on a wide range of cases. He has experience mediating in: ERISA Disability, Personal Injury, Debt Litigation, HOA, Landlord/Tennant, Wills & Estate cases, just to name a few practice areas. Anthony is very passionate about helping parties seek resolution to their legal matters.
Anthony was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas. He graduated Cum Laude from West Brook Senior High School. Anthony recieved his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University where he graduated Cum Laude. Anthony’s path then led him to South Texas College of Law. He was active both in South Texas College of Law’s Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution programs. In 2011, Anthony earned his mediation certification through the Frank Evans Center of Conflict Resolution and has successfully mediated many cases.
Anthony’s personal interests include: cooking/grilling, live music, sports, skiing, volunteering, and being outdoors.
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Acquired: 2012
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403 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX, 77007
61 Client Reviews
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Posted by De’Morris | March 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Gets the job done!
Attorney Vessel represented me in my disability case. His support and efforts were greatly appreciated.
Posted by Tom | September 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
A huge "Thank You!"
I want to thank my lawyer Mr. Vessel for taking me across the finish line in my SSDI journey. He was professional, considerate, and patient while answering my questions and preparing me for trial. My approval could not have been possible without him and his keen attention to detail, continuous foll...
Posted by Ruben | August 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Mr. Vessel - A Fighter
Mr. Vessel, Marc Whitehead & Associates, represented me at a Social Security Disability case on August 9, 2024. He and his team assisted me through out my disability claim in a professional and outstanding manner. Mr. Vessel was well prepared for my disability hearing, and prepared me thoroughly for ...
Posted by Cindy | June 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Lawyer
I am so glad I had Marc Whitehead & Associates representing me for the entire case process. During the all the steps and waiting in-between judgments, the staff, paralegals and lawyers were working hard to put together a very extensive detailed case of my evidence. All the hard work came together at ...
Posted by Jihad | February 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding representation
I would like to express thanks to you and your team for providing me with the most professional representation. Your assistance during my process was invaluable. You and Erica ensured that I was never overwhelmed and lessened the stress on what could have been a very stressful and taxing process. A...
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."
"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."
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."
"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."
"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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2018
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2012 - Present
Attorney/Mediator, Marc Whitehead & Associates, LLP
2016 - Present
National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesMember
2014 - Present
Houston Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2012 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
2021 - 2022
Houston Bar Association- Social Security SectionChair
MSJ granted, case remanded back to ALJ, Fully Favorable final decision.
2012
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Examining a Vocational Expert at SSD ALJ Hearings
2020
English
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