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Robert Terence LaPorte
also known as Terry LaPorte
About Robert
Biography
Terry LaPorte has dedicated his legal career to representing individuals in Social Security Disability claims and appeals. After receiving his J.D in 1979 from Santa Clara University School of Law, he developed an expertise in Social Security Disability law. In 1982, he established the LaPorte Law Firm, a Northern California based law firm that specializes exclusively in the area of Social Security Disability law. For thirty years, Mr. LaPorte and his law firm have represented thousands of individuals in SSI and SSDI disability appeals in California and the Western States.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Social Security & Disability
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46 years | 10,000 cases
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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
LaPorte Law Firm
436 14th Street, Suite 1413, Oakland, CA, 94612
LaPorte Law Firm
911 Center Street, Suite A, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Law Offices of Robert Terence LaPorte
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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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 ...
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Experience
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 AdvocacyBoard Member
1985 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR)Sustaining Member
2002 - 2008
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Social Security Law SectionFormer Chair
Education
1979
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I've received EDD disability benefit for 5 months and applying SSDI. Would the EDD payment be reduced when I got SSDI paycheck?
13 Mar 2013
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How do I get off Social Security Disability?
27 Feb 2013
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Advantages to hire a s.s.i disability attorney to help me file for expedited reinstatement (EXR)?
06 Feb 2013