Justin Stewart Raines

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Justin Stewart Raines

also known as Justin S Raines

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 15 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Harlingen, TX
Practice Areas: Social Security, Probate

1314 E Harrison Ave, PO Box 2069, Harlingen, TX

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About Justin

Biography

I help hard working people who have become disabled and unable to work due to accidents, impairments, illnesses, or injuries get the Social Security or private insurance disability benefits that they deserve so that they can support themselves and their loved ones.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 80%

Getting disability benefits is hard, even for people who have worked hard their whole lives and who have severe physical or mental disabilities. I help disability claimants win even difficulty disability cases so they can have living and a good life.

15 years

80%
Probate 20%

The death of a loved one is difficult enough. Probating a will, determining heirs, and estate administration add additional stress. I relieve the added stress of probate and property issues so families can focus on each other during difficult times.

12 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-38%

Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 15 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

RGV Disability, PLLC

1314 E Harrison Ave, PO Box 2069, Harlingen, TX, 78550

rgvdisability.com

Online Presence

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Posted by Eliza | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Very understandable and he goes goes beyond to help his clients

Mr Raines and his colleagues went incredibly beyond to help my daughter with her disability with Epilepsy. My daughter was on disability but was denied because she didn't have enough to prove about Epilepsy. Mr Raines help us a lot and found that she was still disabled. We highly recommend him a...nd his colleagues for any denial on disability. Thank you so much for the tremendous help we got.

Posted by Diane | May 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Trust that Justin will fight for you.

I found Justin online and chose to have him represent me. I could not be any more pleased with the professional expertise and care I received. He won a case that I had been denied not once but twice. I feel blessed that I found him, he’s truly the best.

Posted by Erica | March 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Lawyer

I’m so glad I found Mr. Raines. He was the perfect choice! He understood what needed to be done as well as his assistants. They go the extra mile for you. Because of them, I received a favorable outcome. Mr. Raines changes lives for the better

Posted by John | July 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent Disability Attorney

I had a fantastic experience working with Justin Raines as my disability attorney. He offers a high level of service, demonstrating exceptional professionalism and expertise throughout the process. Justin's communication is top-notch; he kept me informed at every step. He and his staff were always av...ailable and provided clear and thorough explanations of the disability system, making sure I understood my options and the process ahead. I highly recommend Justin Raines to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and supportive disability attorney.

Posted by Charles | June 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Very professional, good job!

Mr. Justin Raines and his staff were caring and professional with me. He was patient while I told my entire health history which I believe is extensive. And since I reside in Mexico that was an added anxiety for me. This has been a 3-1/2 year long ordeal. However, he represented me very well at the h...earing. The judge was not harsh and I am relieved to have been notified that the judgement was ‘fully favorable’ for SSA disability in my case. Justin was very well spoken during the proceedings, pointing out factors about my work history and particular situation that contributed to make it happen, which I would not have done very well had I represented myself. No appeal was necessary. I couldn’t be happier with the result and their ongoing commitment to help.

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Benjamin Decker

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Justin Raines is an excellent attorney with a great analytical mind."

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Jamie Dawson

Unknown lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Regional Champions, National Semi-Finalists, American Bar Association

2010

Best Brief, Texas Tech School of Law Board of Barristers

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Managing Member, RGV Disability, PLLC

2016 - 2022

Associate Attorney, Tabor & Byers, LLP

2016 - 2021

Hearing Officer, Disciplinary Board, Supreme Court of New Mexico

2010 - 2016

Lead Attorney, Jeff Diamond Law Firm

Associations

2023 - Present

NADR

Member

2011 - Present

NOSSCR

Sustaining Member

2011 - Present

New Mexico State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Roble v. Kijakazi

The case was reversed and remanded for a full award of benefits.

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Education

2010

Texas Tech University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

Succession Planning Basics

Succession Planning Basics

2022

Security Disability Law Conference

Security Disability Law Conference

2021

Security Disability Law Conference

Security Disability Law Conference

2019

Advanced Trial Strategies

Advanced Trial Strategies

2016

Security Disability Law Conference

Security Disability Law Conference

2016

NOSSCR Conference

Attorney Fees in a Social Security Disability Case

2016

NOSSCR 10th Circuit Winter Meeting

Professional Ethics and the New "All Evidence" Rules

2015

Vocational Rehabilitation and Social Security

Continuing Disability Reviews and SSA's Work Incentives

2015

Security Disability Law Conference

Security Disability Law Conference

2014

Security Disability Law

Security Disability Law

Publications

2009

Texas Bank Lawyer An Analysis of Negative Equity Financing and Purchase Money Security Interests Under BAPCPA’s Hanging Paragraph

Languages

Spanish

English

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