William Thomas Dawson

William Thomas Dawson

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 27 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Social Security

1575 Race Street, Denver, CO

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 25 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

William T. Dawson, LLC

1575 Race Street, Denver, CO, 80206

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William Thomas Dawson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Todd T. | February 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Stayed with me Through The Whole Process

Will Dawson was my attorney for disability after an 18 year old kid slammed into me at well over 100 MPH while driving his BMW back in 2018. I had to take Social Security Disability benefits after I was unable to ever return to work full time. Long before going to bat for me I had stayed in contact... with Will for help with the process and he even gave me the local Social Security phone number to start the process a full three years before I had to hire him after several denials despite the Social Security Administration being given all my records for injury from four different doctors that had examined me. Mr. Dawson was able to direct me through the entire process so that we could go to the Administrative Law Judge for Social Security and have the information required supporting my case. We did win the case after the final hearing but despite that the Social Security Administration refused to pay most of the back pay from the first two full years (minus the first 5 months) due to some clerical error. Before I could even call him about the error, Mr. Dawson had already put in an appeal in order to get that order corrected so the opportunity was not lost in order to get my full benefits to help me try to recover from a traumatic time in my life. He bent over backwards a second time for me. I can only give Mr. Dawson five stars for all his help during this whole process even though he went well beyond the call of duty for me. I would recommend him to anyone who is attempting to receive or needs help obtaining Social Security benefits for disability.

Posted by James | August 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Knowledge, Outstanding Representation

I was originally represented by one of the big disability firms for a complicated cardiovascular case. After one and a half years of little to no communication with the other firm (and no results) I did some research and found Will. After our initial conversation I retained him and asked the b...ig firm to withdraw. Will immediately assumed responsibility for my case and provided outstanding representation. He obtained a positive result on my case within months. Will did an outstanding job on my case. He has great in-depth knowledge of how the Social Security Disability process works, He is great with client communication and helping the client understand the process. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Graydon | November 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Social Security Attorney in Denver, Hands Down.

Without going into detail, my disability case was statistically the most difficult to win e.g. mental disorders like depression/bipolar with over 90% initial denial rate, and mine was. Even after appealing and going to a hearing, mine was denied like the vast majority of similar cases. At this point ...you’re required to actually file a lawsuit against the government as the last step, which we did.. My odds were extremely long, which is why I thoroughly researched every SSDI attorney in Denver, and the consensus was that Mr. Dawson was by far the best with a 99% success rate. Against the enormous odds, and due solely to Mr. Dawson’s extensive experience, my case was approved quickly. I recommend him to anyone with and SSDI case, and going with anyone else will decrease your chances, period. My only regret is that I can't give him more than 5 stars!

Posted by Rowdy | September 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney!!!

William helped me get my SSDI within a year. He was very helpful and answered any question I had. William worked with me very well when it came to doing paperwork, appointments etc. due to me having a hard time getting out and functioning in society.

Posted by Kevin | September 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Winner!

Wow. He listened and reviewed past and present medical conditions. Always kind. Sharp and quick in the courtroom. The battle is over!

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William Thomas Dawson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Juliet Piccone

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Other

"I needed SSDI questions answered for a family member, and I contacted Will via his website. He called me back the next morning and discussed the issues we would need to address if making a claim, and the likelihood of what would happen. He was very approachable and knowledgeable about the subject matter."

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Scott Wilkonson

Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Will and I work in the same field. He has an excellent reputation among fellow attorneys and judges for success, professionalism and disability advocacy."

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Thomas Kraus

Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Teresa Abbott

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Top Lawyer, 5280 Magazine

2018

Top Lawyer, 5280 Magazine

2017

Top Lawyer, 5280 Magazine

2016

Top Lawyer, 5280 Magazine

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, William T. Dawson, LLC

1998 - 2008

Assistant Regional Counsel, Social Security Administration

Associations

2009 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Sustaining Member

2000 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Vue v. Comm'r Soc. Sec. Admin.

Reversed and remanded.

Hagelin v. Colvin, Acting Comm'r of Soc. Sec. Admin.

Reveresed and Remanded for new hearing

Knight v Astrue, Comm'r of Soc. Sec. Admin.

Reveresed and Remanded for new hearing

Marrero Velez v. Comm'r Soc. Sec. Admin.

Reversed and remanded.

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Education

1998

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Hawaii, Manoa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Metropolitan State University

Social Security & Disability

2006

Colorado Bar Association

Social Security Disablity Status

Publications

Languages

English

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