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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No misconduct found

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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Robert Terence LaPorte's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Christine | September 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Professional and knowledgeable

Laporte Law Firm represented me in my SSDI case and I am extremely satisfied with their professionalism and knowledge. Maria Hammon, my legal representative, was professional, knowledgeable, kind and attentive to my concerns. From appeals to the final approval, Maria's support was extremely helpful i...n moving forward in my claim. 5 stars!

Posted by Christopher | February 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Knowledge and Experience

Laporte Law Firm took on my SSDI case and got a very quick decision from SSDI agency. Their experience and know how is outstanding. I started my claim back in September 2024 and closed my SSDI case in February 2025. I was so impressed by LaPorte Law Firm finishing my claim in 5 months. When I checked... my claim online I couldn't believe how fast it closed and it had everything to do with the knowledge of their top rate staff. I highly recommend Laporte Law Firm for people who need great representation.

Posted by Reda | November 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Great Attorney and Staff

I have been blessed to have Mr. Terry Laporte on my side and win my disability case over four years ago. Mr. Laporte has been available over the years to answer all my questions and concerns related to my disability benefits. Mr. Laporte’s assistant Lladira is awesome! I really appreciate your help... and support!

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... helping other people and myself for a better future.

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!

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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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