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also known as Terry LaPorte
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.
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Posted by Ashley | November 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Reliable and empathetic Lawyer
I started my case in 2020 and Robert LaPorte helped me hold out five years in the appeals process, even suing the department of social security for unfairly refusing to consider evidence given by their own doctor’s evaluation. He could have declared that it was not worth pursuing after the last roun...
Posted by Diane | December 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
SSDI case
I’m proud to say I made an excellent decision by hiring Mr. LaPorte he’s been an amazing person to work with, my case took a few yrs but needless to say the wait was worth it! He’s patient and very supportive. Mr Laporte took the time to explain in detail on how my case was being handled. He called o...
Posted by Maria | March 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
SSI
Omg where do I start Kelsey was a awesome and amazing lawyer she was there for me all the time always keep me posted on everything that’s was going on she was very understanding with my disability as a deaf person always made aure she face time me so I could read her lips and understand what was goin...
Posted by Michael | May 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security
Excellent experience working with Mr. LaPorte
Terry LaPorte handled my brother's case in qualifying for Social Security benefits in 2010. He was able to obtain the benefits we were seeking. He is able to break down the complexities of the system in a way that my family could understand easily. I would recommend him to anybody that needed hel...
Posted by Jeff | September 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Best Attorney and staff I ever met !
Terry Laporte and his staff were incredibly professional in handling my SSDI case from beginning to the end. Even after winning my case Terry called me personally to follow up on any issues or questions I had. I will continue to give referrals to Terry and his awesome staff. Terry thanks again for...
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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
1982 - Present
Founder, LaPorte Law Firm
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
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
English
Spanish
Legal Answers
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
How do I get off Social Security Disability?
27 Feb 2013
Advantages to hire a s.s.i disability attorney to help me file for expedited reinstatement (EXR)?
06 Feb 2013