John M. Driskill

John M. Driskill

also known as John Driskill

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Social Security, Litigation

11415 Chimney Rock Road, Suite 106, Houston, TX

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 95%

I provide legal representation at all levels of appeal before the Social Security Administration and federal court for individuals trying to obtain disability benefits.

33 years | 2,000 cases

95%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 33 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1992

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 32 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1993

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Morgan & Weisbrod, LLP

11415 Chimney Rock Road, Suite 106, Houston, TX, 77035

Morgan & Weisbrod, L.L.P.

11551 Forest Central Drive, Suite 300, Dallas, TX, 75243

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John M. Driskill's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

5 star (18)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

4 years same application still being denied

They are just there for nothing no communication nothing 5 years I case and all my doctors say I’m disabled

Posted by Titanshia | August 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Lawyer

John was very professional and knowledgeable about my disability case. He was able to help me after I had bad experienced with different law firm. John went above and beyond the call of duty. He cares about his clients and I would highly recommend him. The world need more lawyers like Mr. Driskill to... fight for people like us.

John Driskill

Replied last August 22, 2017

Titanshia, your words are very kind. Thank you for having faith even when we had a few unexpected hurdles to get over. I still remember meeting you and your daughter in my office to discuss your case. May God bless you and your family in many ways.

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Having Faith

Mr. Driskill help me out a lot on my social security disability case. We won Mr. Driskill is very knowledgeable about social security disability. I highly recommend Mr Driskill. Thanks again Mr. Driskill. C.King

Posted by Marsha Stinson | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Pleased

Just getting started with Mr. Driskill but I am very pleased with him. Courteous, knowledgeable & patient. I will recommend him.

Posted by Tiffany | July 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He will fight for you until the end! Great lawyer!

Mr. Driskill is a very compassionate lawyer. He will handle your case very well. He fought a long difficult fight for me and won. Even when I wanted to give up he was always there to help me.

John Driskill

Replied last July 13, 2017

Thank you very kindly, Tiffany. It has been a long and frustrating road for you, but I appreciate your kind words and for sticking with M&W even with all of SSA's delays. I pray you'll be able to focus on your medical problems and hopefully get back to work in a few years. May God bless you and your family.

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John M. Driskill's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ethan Pham

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Driskill is a highly skilled attorney. His answers to questions on Avvo demonstrate his vast legal knowledge and experience. If you are seeking legal representation in his area, you would be wise to contact him to retain his services."

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Angela Davis-Morris

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is incredibly knowledgeable about the social security regulations needed to represent his clients exceptionally well. He is a hard worker and a dedicated advocate. I highly recommend John!!"

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Wiebke Breuer

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am very happy to recommend John to anyone who is looking for a Social Security attorney. John has many years of experience, he is smart, dedicated, extremely professional, and very thorough and persistent. I have collaberated with John many times, and his work product and understanding of the law and the issues is always superior. Most importantly, John is very respected by the Judges in our field of practice. I often refer clients to John, knowing their case will be handled by one of the very best Social Security attorneys."

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Cynthia Berger

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Suzanne Johnson

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Jaime Lewis

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Ethan Pham

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Angela Davis-Morris

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Wiebke Breuer

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Kristi Ward

Social Security & Disability lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2009

Board Certified in Social Security Disability Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy

N/A

Houston's Top Lawyers, H Magazine

Associations

2012 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Board of Directors

1994 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives

Sustaining Member

Houston Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

2018 - 2019

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

President

2016 - 2017

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Secretary

2015 - 2016

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Treasurer

2011 - 2012

Houston Bar Association (Social Security Section)

Chairman

2009 - 2010

Houston Bar Association (Social Security Section)

Secretary/Treasurer

2003 - 2004

Houston Bar Association (Social Security Section)

Chairman

2002 - 2003

Houston Bar Association (Social Security Section)

Secretary/Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Durden V. Astrue 586 F. Supp. 2d 828 S.D. Tex.

Remanded that claimant met Listing as a matter of law.

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Education

1992

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Baylor University

M.B.A.

1983

University of Missouri, Columbia

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

NOSSCR National Fall Convention

Alternative Methods to Win with the Revised Mental Health Listings

2017

Monthly CLE meeting

The Revised Mental Health Listings

2017

2017 FOSSCR Convention

The Revised Mental Health Listings

2016

2016 FOSSCR Disability Law Conference

Host/Organizer

2015

NBTA: Learning New Causes of Action

Social Security Disability Law

2015

Medicare Workshop Conference

SSA Disability Enrollment Process

2015

2015 CPE Tax Expo

Social Security Disability Enrollment Process

2013

FOSSCR Annual Conference

Proving Intellectual Disability for SSA Listing

2012

NOSSCR National Disability Law Conference

Developing Evidence of Adaptive Functioning in Cases of Mental Retardation

2010

Social Security Disability Law

Handling A Social Security Case in Texas

2006

Handling a Social Security Disability Case in Texas

Social Security Disability

2005

Spring

Handling a Social Security Disability Case in Texas

2000

HBA Disability Seminar

The Hearing Process

1997

Texas Elder Law Conference

Introduction to Social Security Disability Law and Practice

Publications

1992

Corporate Counsel Review Corporate Control In the Emerging Corporate World

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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