$ 200-650 per hour
Jeremy Lyle Bordelon
About Jeremy
Biography
I focus on helping disabled people get their benefits, whether short or long-term disability benefits, private disability insurance, medical care, accidental death and dismemberment, and other forms of disability or employee benefits.
The Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct require me to state that while I have been certified as a Social Security Disability Specialist by the National Board of Social Security Disability Advocacy, the Supreme Court of Washington does not recognize certification of specialties in the practice of law and that certification as a specialist is not a requirement to practice law in the state of Washington.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
20%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 8 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 10 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 17 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Evergreen Disability Law
465 Northeast 181st Avenue, Suite 500, Portland, OR, 97230
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Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2018 | Social Security Disability
Quick response!
I’m navigating SSDI and self employment. Jeremy answered my questions online with depth of knowledge and encouragement. Impressed! And feeling less vulnerable moving forward. Way more helpful than SSA.
Posted by Karen | October 24, 2018 | Employee Benefits
ERISA Consultation
I consulted with Jeremy with the intention of hiring him for a ERISA appeal on my husband’s behalf because I was anticipating a termination of his LTD benefits. Fortunately, it turned out to be not necessary but I will be contacting Jeremy if needed in the future. During our discussions, I was very...
Posted by Michelle | November 29, 2016 | Employee Benefits
Best ERISA and SSDI Attorney in Oregon
Jeremy Bordelon is in the upper echelon of attorneys handling ERISA and SSDI disability benefit claims. I have consulted him for his advice and expertise on several of these matters. Jeremy has always been timely, professional, and thorough. He is remarkably strategic in his client representation....
Posted by Doug | June 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
So happy he was on MY team! Thanks is not enough
Though my case was unusual, challenging and settled some months ago, I feel it necessary to show my appreciation for how Mr. Bordelon handled my case. When my LTD was denied, I was at a complete loss and had no idea of where to go or what to do. In my mind, it was over. Others in my company wi...
Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2016 | Social Security
Excellent Choice
I was referred to Jeremy by another attorney who does not practice in social security law. I needed help and had a deadline. Jeremy was very knowledgable and a pleasure to work with. He explained all of my options which I clearly understood thanks to his help. He was supportive in whatever decision I...
Jeremy Lyle Bordelon's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jeremy is one of the few attorneys that has a complete understanding of ERISA and Social Security disability law. His knowledge and experience in helping get people disability benefits is second to none. I recommend Jeremy."
"Mr. Bordelon has illustrated a strong knowledge of ERISA disability benefits. I can wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Bordelon in this area of law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Jeremy for years. In fact, I met him when he was a paralegal It was obvious that he would become a great lawyer. Anyone in the Southeast seeking help with Social Security disability, private disability insurance, or other employee benefit matters should contact Jeremy without reservation."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bordelon is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."
"Mr. Bordelon is very knowledgeable regarding disability benefits and ERISA. He is a regular contributor on AVVO and I often find that once he has answered the question there is no need for me to duplicate his correct answer. If you are in the Chattanooga area and need help with your disability claim, Mr. Bordelon will undoubtedly take good care of you."
"We have referred many of our clients with complicated to LTD matters to Jeremy and his office for years. They are all highly competent."
"I endorse this lawyer. I not met Mr. Bordelon in person, but I have read many of his fine contributions to the Avvo community and it is apparent that he is highly skilled and knowledgeable in Social Security matters. I recommend his services for the disabled without reservation."
"Jeremy and I took several classes together in law school, and ever since then it was clear to me that he has a sincere interest in helping people, as do I. Because I care about my clients and want the best for potential clients who come to me, I have referred potential clients to Jeremy for Social Security Disability and other types of cases that are outside of my practice areas. These clients were very pleased with his work on their behalf. Jeremy is capable and compassionate, and I endorse him without reservation. W. Adam Izell"
"Jeremy is a nationally known and respected employee benefits specialist, and I endorse him without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"As a fellow attorney, I have learned much from Mr. Bordelon's posts. He has demonstrated a breadth and depth of knowledge in a number of practice areas - which are more important than ever to claimants during these troubled economic times. I would have no hesitation in referring a client with an Employee Benefits, ERISA, Private Disability Insurance or Social Security claim to Mr. Bordelon for consultation and possible representation. Border state area residents are fortunate to have an attorney of this caliber available to them. I endorse this lawyer."
Gerald Lutkenhaus
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Sep 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an expert in the field of Social Security law as revealed by his answers in this Forum. I would not hesitate to refer potential clients to him."
"Jeremy is a great advocate to his clients and potential clients. Not only is he a competent representative, but he goes out of his way to make sure his clients and potential clients understand the process for which the are a part of. Believe it or not, this is rare in the legal community!"
W. Izell
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Eric Penar
Social Security & Disability lawyer
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Edward Dabdoub
Employee benefits lawyer
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Employee benefits lawyer
Jonathan Feigenbaum
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Robert Kerr
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Robert Donati
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Stephanie Joy
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Joseph Creitz
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Julie Moya
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Brian Wayson
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Gerald Lutkenhaus
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Board Certified SS Disability Specialist (currently inactive), National Board of Social Security Disability Advocacy
2013
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Academic Excellence Award - Advanced Legal Research, University of Tennessee College of Law
2009
Academic Excellence Award - Advanced Appellate Advocacy, University of Tennessee College of Law
2007
Academic Excellence Award - Administrative Law, University of Tennessee College of Law
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Owner, Evergreen Disability Law
2017 - Present
JAG, US Army Reserves
2016 - 2017
Partner, Cascadia Disability Law, LLC
2012 - 2016
Junior Partner, Eric Buchanan & Associates
2009 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Eric Buchanan & Associates
2006 - 2009
Law Clerk, Eric Buchanan & Associates
2004 - 2006
Paralegal, Eric Buchanan & Associates
1998 - 2006
Cryptologic Technician, United States Navy
Associations
2018 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2016 - Present
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - 2018
Oregon State BarGeneral Member, member of Disability Section Executive Committee
2012 - 2018
American Association for JusticeMember, past Chair of Social Security Disability Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Rainey v. CHS
Court ordered employer to pay
Keegan v. MetLife
Benefits awarded
Cotterman-Henson v. SSA
Claim remanded for new hearing
Nolan v. SSA
Remanded by the Court for a new hearing.
Matthews v. SSA
After briefing, the Agency requested a remand for a new hearing.
Brown v. SSA
Claim remanded again, for what will be a third hearing.
Cotterman-Henson v. SSA
Claim remanded by the Court for a new hearing.
Durbin v. SSA
Agency agreed to remand for new hearing
Goetz v. Greater Georgia Life Insurance Company
The Court found that the insurance company's decision was arbitrary and capricious, and reversed the decision, ordering benefits paid to Mr. Goetz.
Education
2009
University of Tennessee College of Law
Juris Doctorate
2005
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
AAJ Social Security Success! Seminar
The All Evidence Rule
2011
Disability Benefits Forum
Interplay between Social Security, Long-Term Disability, Worker's Comp. and other benefits
2010
TN First-Party Insurance, Bad Faith, and the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act
Tennessee First-Party Insurance Law
Publications
2016
Trial Magazine
What's on the Horizon for Social Security Disability Claims?
2012
ERISA & Disability Benefits Newsletter
How Disabled is Disabled?
2011
ERISA & Disability Benefits Newsletter
ERISA Discovery
2011
ERISA & Disability Benefits Newsletter
Who Are the Proper Defendants in an ERISA Benefits Action
2010
ERISA & Disability Benefits Newsletter
ERISA Subrogation
2010
ERISA & Disability Benefits Newsletter
Awards of Attorney's Fees under ERISA
2009
ERISA and Disability Benefits Newsletter
ERISA Healthcare Claims
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
If direct deposited SS is protected to the amount of 2x, can I co-mingle other monies in the same account?
07 Oct 2019
Q&A
If you are a felon and your husband passed can you receive social security from him and be my own payee?
23 Sep 2019
Q&A
Why would my work run my FMLA concurrent with my Short Term Disability?
29 Jul 2019
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Disability, or Retirement, or Both?
02 Aug 2013
Legal Guide
What does "disabled" really mean?
04 Jan 2013
Legal Guide
ERISA-governed Healthcare Claims
09 Feb 2011