Lyle Morrison Clark Jr

Lyle Morrison Clark Jr

4.5
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 49 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Bellevue, WA
Practice Areas: Social Security, Estate Planning, Probate, Workers Compensation

40 Lake Bellevue, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA

About Lyle

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 85%

Representation of individuals with claims for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) at all levels of the appeals process, including reconsideration, hearings, Appeals Council, and federal district court.

43 years | 1,000 cases

85%
Estate Planning 7%

Planning and drafting of wills, trusts, community property agreements, durable powers of attorney, healthcare powers of attorney, directives to physicians, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and other documents related to planning estates.

45 years | 350 cases

7%
Probate 5%

Probate of wills, administration of intestate estates, and non-probate settlement of estates with community property agreements and small estates without real estate interests.

45 years | 75 cases

5%
Workers Compensation 3%

Advocacy on behalf of individuals with legal issues in workers' compensation claims, with emphasis on representation of individuals who are permanently totally disabiled.

40 years | 350 cases

3%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-250 per hour

Contingency

25%-30%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 49 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1976

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Lyle Morrison Clark Jr

40 Lake Bellevue, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA, 98005-2480

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Lyle Morrison Clark Jr's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

Posted by Dmitri Poukhovski | June 11, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

knowledgeable and insightful

I had a question on a complicated Social Security situation. Two prior attorneys just told me "not my area".. Although this was not something Lyle has encountered before either, he provided me with analysis, options to pursue, along with legal references. Plus recommended a few names to check wit...h in case they have had closer experience with this kind of situations. Based on our brief interaction, I would recommend Lyle to anyone who is looking for legal advice in this areas. It felt like he really thinks with you...

Posted by Kimberly | September 4, 2014

personable and kind.

Lyle Clark was recommended to me by another attorney who was helping me with a Motor vehicle accident. Lyle was straightforward , honest , kind and sincere. Always responded same day with phone calls or emails . I have recommended him to a peer and I am a loyal fan . He helped me win my case without... false expectations. Honest, real ,compassionate ,knowledgeable and sincere. What else could one want in a lawyer.

Posted by Kathleen | August 9, 2012

Genuinely knowledgeable, helpful, and caring

I have had the pleasure of working with Lyle and our many mutual clients for years. He is incredibly dedicated and knowledgeable and a strong advocate for his clients.

Posted by Carol | February 9, 2012

Mr Clark is an excellent disability attorney

Lyle Is the most knowledgable disability attorney that I have ever met. Both Lyle and Layla, his paralegal are absolutely amazing. They care and treat you with the utmost professionalism. I highly recommend Mr Clark for any social security case.

Posted by Robin | January 26, 2011

My Disability Case

Lyle Clark's office was extremely helpful in winning my disability case. His assistant walked me through the process from start to finish and was always responsive to my questions. Lyle took a significant amount of time to prepare with me prior to the hearing. His office was also extremely helpful in... pointing me to resources during the process.

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Lyle Morrison Clark Jr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Phillip Weinberg

Family lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I very highly endorse this lawyer. Lyle M. Clark, Jr. has 3 decades of experience fighting for his clients’ rights. He is honest, ethical, compassionate and an astute, hard-working problem solver. Lyle was my family law mentor through the Washington State Trial lawyers Association over 20 years ago. I won many cases and helped scores of people by following Lyle’s suggestions and observations in that arena. For trustworthy, intelligent, creative and formidable legal representation, I could not recommend anyone better. Lyle Clark is also very highly regarded as a Social Security Disability attorney, and has consistently won cases in that field for over 25 years. Definitely a lawyer’s lawyer, and a great guy, too."

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Joseph Koplin

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lyle is the Social Secuirty lawyer that other Social Security lawyers call when they have really tough issues. Lyle knows the area inside out."

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Craig Coombs

Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Lyle since the 90's. In a specialized area of law such as Social Security it is nice to have a colleague to refer to. Lyle is one of those colleagues. He has practiced in this area for many years so I am comfortable giving his name out as a resource."

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Debra Venhaus

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Clark is very knowlegeable of Social Security law and highly professional."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

1971

Membership in liberal arts society, Phi Beta Kappa

Work Experience

1982 - 1993

Partner, Beaudry, Clark & Krueger

Associations

1987 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Sustaining Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Sutter v. Commissioner of Social Security

Reversal and remand for new hearing by court, followed by favorable decision at new administrative hearing.

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Education

1976

University of Puget Sound School of Law

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

1999

DECA Marketing Class

Managing a Law Practice

1989

People's Law School

Family Law

Publications

1989

People's Law School Course Materials Co-author, Family Law Materials

Languages

English

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