Robert Terence LaPorte

Robert Terence LaPorte

also known as Terry LaPorte

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 46 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Social Security

1900 The Alameda, Suite 500, San Jose, CA

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Social Security & Disability 100%

The Law Offices of Terry LaPorte help individuals obtain benefits in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cases. We specialize exclusively in Social Security disability law, and have successfully represented thousands of individuals in need of disability benefits. With offices throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California, The Law Offices of Terry LaPorte have a 30

46 years | 10,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

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Location

LaPorte Law Firm

1900 The Alameda, Suite 500, San Jose, CA, 95126

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436 14th Street, Suite 1413, Oakland, CA, 94612

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911 Center Street, Suite A, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

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500 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 400, Honolulu, HI, 96813

Law Offices of Robert Terence LaPorte

8880 Cal Center Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA, 95826

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Robert Terence LaPorte's Reviews

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21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Samantha | June 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

The Understanding, Professional, and Diligent Mr. LaPorte

Mr. LaPorte (Terry) has been my only and best experience working with a lawyer. I was initially really scared to apply to SSI because I thought my chronic health was not adequate enough. Mr. LaPorte worked with me in every way possible and was extremely professional. He always understands my concerns... about questions I have with SSI now. I feel very at ease when my anxiety is high about reporting duties. Thank you so much Mr. LaPorte.

Posted by Jennifer | August 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

You will not find a more dedicated disability attorney

I cannot say enough great things about Terry. He has decades of specialized legal knowledge and experience in the area of disability law and it shows. In addition to his level of competence, he is such a genuine person. He regularly demonstrated how much he cares about me. One of the things I particu...larly appreciated is how responsive he was to my numerous inquiries. He consistently responded to me in a very timely manner, whether it was responding with an email or calling me on the phone. Attorneys often do no show this level of professionalism and so it's refreshing to work with an attorney who does. I prevailed in my disability claim. It was not a straightforward claim, as it involves an "invisible disability." Terry was able to present convincing arguments during my disability hearing and I could tell how experienced and confident he is in that environment. After my hearing, he would track the status of my case and keep me updated whenever there was any movement in the process. I could tell by his actions that he was dedicated to fulfilling my interests and would do whatever it took to assure I prevailed.

Posted by Stan | August 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

You’re in good hands with Terry LaPorte

I had total confidence in Terry from the beginning, greatly reducing my stress level. My private plan disability attorney highly recommend Terry LaPorte for my SSI disability claim. He was great every step of the way. Things were thoroughly yet concisely explained to me from beginning to end. He ...assembled the forms and evidence. His office received directly from SSA, copies of all the forms I had to send in. They prompted me to do them otherwise I might have missed them in the mail. Then they sent the forms in for me. Handled everything. No mystery no worry. Just be sure you follow his instructions and don’t try to do things the way you think it should be done. He knows what he’s doing. I followed his advice including what to do and not do during the hearing. It went smoothly, only a few easy questions for me... and we WON!

Posted by Sandy Dillon Stroppa | March 29, 2013 | Social Security Disability

THE BEST THERE IS IN HIS FIELD

Terry LaPorte and his team are the absolute definition of informed compassionate representation. His years of experience and well known ethic works within the system to the benefit of his clientele. A consummate professional with a top notch support staff, it just does not get any better. He can ...wade through the red tape and convoluted SSI Disability system like a hot knife through butter. I highly recommend the Law Offices of Terry LaPorte to anyone needing this type of representation. In my opinion, this is the ONLY choice in this field of practice.

Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2012

Professional Empathetic and works with Integrity

I had the absolute pleasure to work with Terry LaPorte. He was professional, understanding, efficient and put my needs first. I would highly recommend him to anyone. I have never met a better lawyer or a better man.

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Community Service Award, Santa Cruz County Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Pro Bono Services Award, Santa Clara County Bar Association

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Philip J. Berelson Award for Generous Philanthropy, Law Foundation of Silicon Valley

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Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

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Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

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Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

Work Experience

1982 - Present

Founder, LaPorte Law Firm

Associations

2009 - Present

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Board Member

1985 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR)

Sustaining Member

2002 - 2008

Santa Clara County Bar Association, Social Security Law Section

Former Chair

Education

1979

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Spanish

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