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Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Social Security & Disability
100%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 50 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Location
Heard & Smith, LLP
10715 Gulfdale, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX, 78216
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John Robert Heard's Reviews
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Posted by Alfaire | June 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Superb firm
From my consultation until my SSD approval, Heard & Smith has been hard working and very diligent with my case. They remained in contact with me the whole time. I never doubted that my outcome would be anything but positive. Thank you Heard & Smith for all that you do. ...
Posted by Dale | August 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Did what other Lawyers couldn't
It's really frustrating knowing you have a valid claim, but the lawyer sometimes doesn't put a robust case together, for whatever reason; Atty. Heard and his staff came through and won my case; 4 years back pay that was due me the whole time! The entire staff was knowledgeable and easy to understand...
Posted by Nina | October 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Case well done!
My attorney made sure I clearly understood everything he presented to me. Shortly after meeting with him the day of court, the judge asked ro have a brief meeting with him. He excused himself for the meeting, upon his arrival back he immediately began to explain what the meeting was about. The judge...
Posted by Melinda L Dalton | October 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
THANKS TO YOUR FIRM SO MUCH
This has been a trying time for myself and my family but I thank all of your team for being ther for me. I am just so glad this is over. I will definitely recommend Heard and Smith to my friends and family.
Posted by Sonia | May 27, 2015
Great Attorneys for our Seniors Citizens
Over 20 years ago, My mother suffered long without a income, but after Mr. Heard got a dear friend mother SSN benefits and she referred him to me for my mother it seem like those long years of Mother suffering turned into a few short months . Thanks Attorney Heard a grateful daughter. Thats why I...
John Robert Heard's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. He is oustanding in the Social Security disability field."
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Solomon Neuhardt
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Great attorney. Top of his game. Very knowledgeable and hard worker."
Cynthia Berger
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"John Heard is an extremely knowledgeable Social Security Attorney. He is constantly striving to do his best for his clients. I highly recommend John."
"I know John from a lawyers group where we meet to discuss ways to improve our practices and better serve our clients. John has provided advice and materials that demonstrate that he is a highly capable lawyer who respects and values his clients and wants to deliver the best possible service and results in every case, large or small"
"I endorse this lawyer.John is a class act! His knowledge of the law is superb. John's ethics and client service are outstanding. He is the" go to lawyer" if you are trying to get your social security benefits."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. His reputation in the legal community is outstanding."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Heard is well known and respected in the legal community for his expertise in Social Security Disability law. I never hesitate to refer those types of cases to him, and the responses from those I have referred to him are very favorable."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known John for over 35 years and have worked on many matters with John over the years. He was on the law review at the University of Texas and has the combined qualities of intelligence, common sense and a high sense of fairness. He is board certified in Civil Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. You may take his word to the bank."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Our firm has sent John many Social Security claims and appeal cases over the years, with great results. He's also been kind enough to send to us some LTD and other ERISA benefit claims for individuals who can no longer continue in the workforce, as well as other employment claims, based on our firm's employment/consumer work. I've known John for about 20 years, and he's been a valuable resource, as well as a good colleague and friend."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Eileen P. Sweeney Distinguished Service Award, National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives
2003
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
Board Certified - Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Associations
State Bar of Texas
Member
College of the State Bar of Texas
Member
Texas Bar Foundation
Fellow
2000 - 2001
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesPast President
1999 - 2000
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesPast Vice President
Education
1975
University of Texas at Austin Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
University of Texas, Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Social Security Disability Law Conference
Learning the ABCs of the CDRs (Continuing Disabilities Reviews)
2010
Continuing Legal Education Conference
Online Access to the Electronic Folder
2009
Social Security Disability Law Conference
The Electronic Records Express (ERE) Today, Online Access Tomorrow
2008
Social Security Disability Law Conference
Accessing Claimants Files Online
2006
Social Security Disability Law Conference
Electronic Document Management System in a Social Security Law Practice
2004
Social Security Disability Law Conference
Social Secuirty Administration Enters Electronic World
2004
Continuing Legal Education Conference
Hot Topics: Four Seasoned Practitioners
2003
10th Annual Fifth Circuit Organization of Social Security Claimants Rempresentatives Seminar
Using the Internet for Research
2000
Social Security Disability Law Conference
Filing a New Application while the First one is on Appeal: Porcedures, Pointers, and Pitfalls
2000
7th Annual Fifth Circuit Organization of Social Security Claimants Rempresentatives Seminar
Practice Pointers and Ethics
1997
4th Annual Fifth Circuit Organization of Social Security Claimants Rempresentatives Seminar
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Languages
Spanish
Activity
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