Kevin LaPorte is hands down the top SSDI attorney in the Bay Area. I highly recommend his services. He's knowledgeable. Not only about the law, but the psychology and logistics of it all. He's thorough. The measure of a good attorney is how well they handle the details. He's on the ball with the minutia. He's straightforward. He'll give you an honest assessment of your case and the potential pitfalls. There really is no sales pitch. If you have a more complicated or marginal disability case, you would be crazy not to have a consultation with him. He doesn't take every case, but he'll give you some straight-up feedback on the potential of your case for success. read more

After being denied SS disability, I reached out to LaPorte Law Firm for help. Mr. Kevin LaPorte was very helpful & knowledgeable & made the whole process easy. After my case was approved, it was then subsequently denied by the appeals committee. Mr. LaPorte once again helped me with the appeals process, providing me with full support. After a very lengthy period, I was finally approved & it would not have been possible without Mr. LaPorte's expertise. Anytime I had any concerns/questions, making an appointment was always very easy. He explains everything thoroughly & doesn't rush you. And I can't end this raving review without giving Sylvia a huge shoutout. Even on her lunch break (which I have been guilty of interrupting on more than one occasion) she will answer the phone & tell you she'll call you right back after she's done. And she really does! And her email response time is lightning fast. The whole team at LaPorte Law Firm are the BEST!!! I cannot thank them enough! read more

I recently received a notification that I have been approved for SSDI! The application process took two weeks- (not months and months, or years and years) yes, you read that correctly. I want to post a review describing my experiences using the services of the LaPorte Law Firm, an Oakland-based firm specializing in Social Security disability cases. Confused as to where to turn, I found this firm on-line and was really impressed by their comprehensive website and their 50 plus great reviews, so I decided to request a free consultation using their on-line portal. Since I didn't know of any other Bay-Area based disability lawyers, I thought I'd start my research with them. The next day, I got a call from Terry LaPorte, the firm's senior attorney. During our hour-plus call, Terry explained the application process, defined what a Compassionate Care Allowance is and then educated me about the SSDI "Blue Book". He also told me about how his fee structure works, and said that he would only get paid if my application was approved. He did a great job simplifying everything and I didn't experience any crazy "lawyer speak." During our discussion we also touched on the benefits of using a lawyer or just submitting an application on my own, but I never, ever felt like Terry was giving me a "hard sell" to chose his firm. I really appreciated this. I decided to hire him and he told Maria would call me soon. Sure enough, the next day, I got an email from Maria who asked me to set-up a phone interview with her to prepare my application. During our two-hour call, she asked me about my current symptoms, my medical providers and my work history. During our call, Maria was preparing my application for electronic submission. I liked that she didn't make me feel stupid or show any signs of being annoyed with me when I didn't know an answer to something, or indicated that I would have to look something up on my computer. She was really nice and very patient. Within 24 hours of our call, my application to SSDI was submitted electronically. Since my submission she has continued to be highly responsive to all of my questions. If you are on the fence about hiring a disability lawyer, don't be. Applying for SSDI can be a very complicated process and over 70% of all applicants get turned down the first time they submit their application. Via several Facebook groups, I learned that some people are on their 3 or 4th appeal process and have been waiting for a decision for 3, 5 or even 10 years! A lot of people reported getting turned down because their doctors offices never sent the paperwork to Social Security, or their application was not filled out correctly. Others reported they didn't know they needed work credits when they applied. Others stated that they got turned down even though their medical evidence was strong, or they got turned because they didn't understand the SGA rules. After reading hundreds of frustrating and highly negative user experiences, I was more convinced than ever that I needed to hire a reputable law firm who would make sure my paperwork was submitted 100% error-free and ensure my medical records were received quickly. I believe I got approved so quickly because my application was rock solid and professionally presented. Even Terry was surprised by the 2-week turnaround. I did qualify for a Compassionate Care Allowance due to a recurrence of cancer, but I anticipated it would take 2-3 months to receive a decision. If denied, I felt confident Terry would competently handle an appeal on my behalf. In summary, the professionalism of the LaPorte Law Firm, and the knowledge they possess about how to prepare a strong and highly accurate disability claim, made this a really great experience. I'm grateful to Terry and his team and I'm happy that I chose so well. I can't promise you'll be approved for SSDI, but I can state that the LaPorte Law Firm will provide you with superb, highly ethical, competent legal representation. I can't imagine a client having a less-than-stellar experience. They get an A+. read more

Kelsey and Sylvia have been so helpful and professional! :) Kelsey has been so amazing in every aspect of case management. She always answers my questions quickly + comprehensively. She always has time for a call if I need it. She is so knowledgeable, kind, professional + efficient. I feel like I struck gold in finding her and this organization. :) It is a very long road and I'm so grateful to have Kelsey by my side to help navigate this process!! Simply the best!!!! read more

After a three year Kafka-esque nightmare, and after talking to 4 other lawyers who made my blood boil, I found Kevin and Sylvia. Whew. People: It is not easy to navigate this system, and what you need is someone who will help you. Understand you are a human in distress and treat you like they got into this work to actually be on your side. With his help we finally won, but SSDI has still not paid what they owe (never underestimate the torment they are capable of) and even though his fee has been paid, he is STILL responsive and reassuring. I do believe he'll stick with me until we get it through the goal. I am finding out what a tough road it is to be taking care of a disabled person (and how hard it is to be disabled.) If you're on this road, I hope you find LaPorte. read more

Laporte Law is the absolute best! The quality of their business is absolutely incredible! They are very patient and care alot about their clients. Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! read more

Attorney Kevin LaPorte represented me on my SSDI case. He was generous with his time, professional, and he and his staff always kept me informed through each step in the process. I found Kevin to be knowledgeable about both the cognitive and physical aspects of Parkinson's disease and that was instrumental in successfully preparing me for my hearing before an administrative law judge. During the hearing Kevin was highly skilled at asking me the right questions that helped accurately convey my condition and limitations to the judge. I owe Kevin a big thanks for a successful outcome and highly recommend him. read more

Kevin LaPorte helped me with my disability case and it's because of the hard work of everyone at the firm that it was a success. I was walked through the process step by step and my questions were answered. Even though it was all done online and via phone because of COVID, I never felt a lack of communication and received rapid responses to my e-mails. They really made the process seamless, and I'd recommend them if you want your case to be successful. read more

I was very lucky to have Kevin LaPorte to represent me as my attorney in my disability case. Apart from being very professional, and knowledgeable in how SSA disability laws work, he was very sensitive to my particular situation, always responding promptly to my emails or phone calls when I had any questions or concerns about my case, and left any questions unanswered. He was with me all the way through Disability Judge hearing, and even after the favorable decision has been made in my case. Highly recommend him as the attorney to represent anyone who needs help in winning their disability case! read more

I want to start out by saying that I did get my disability benefits... I called before I applied for SSDI.. Mr LaPorte guided me to apply, when I was turned down, to call back, which I did. They filed an appeal on my behalf. Dealing with SSDI was kind of rediculous, they had me seeing doctors that had nothing to do with my disability, but I finally was approved. LaPorte Law Firm was paid the full $6000, even though they never had to go to court, which is not the problem. My problem was that I wasn't getting paid. It was so obvious my calls were an annoyance, and I was told that if I had gotten unemployment, there could be a problem. I ended up having to call Social Security and deal with it on my own, and I was told that previous unemployment was not a problem. I messaged Sylvia about this and never heard another word. once they were paid their $6000, they basically stopped dealing with me. Easy money for them and I had to follow up to receive my payment. read more

After getting turned down for SSDI twice, I went to Kevin LaPorte for representation on my appeal. In short, we just won our appeal before an administrative judge, bringing an end to a long 2.5 year SSDI ordeal. Kevin LaPorte is everything that you'd want in an attorney - extremely knowledgeable, prompt, an excellent communicator, organized, direct, well prepared, and compassionate. He told me exactly what to expect at the hearing and correctly predicted many of the issues that the judge would delve into. I knew I was in excellent hands with a top-notch legal advocate. Additionally, his relaxed, calm, and confident manner made him a pleasure to work with. Finally, his legal assistant Sylvia is extremely organized, prompt, and thorough, making communication with his office very easy. Look no further. With total confidence, I can tell you that this is the legal team you want to represent you on your SSDI matter. read more

Great guy, straight forward and trusting guy for your social security needs. Hard to find parking so come a little earlier to find parking.

My spouse was entering into the scary world of disability and we needed guidance. Kevin LaPorte and his support Sylvia Marichalar were patient, understanding and helped us through the red tape of Social Security the first time around when most are denied. No stress, no fuss, straight forward professionals with a heart. Thank you for being on our team Kevin and Sylvia. read more

I was Lucky to find kevin Laporte for my social security needs I knew i would not be able to Continue working with My health issues. Had my appt with him very nice guy honest and streight to the point.. I would recommend him to anyone needing help if you can't work anylonger and social secuirty has Denied you Kevin Laporte is the guy to go to he is a honest stand up guy who will fight for you..Thank you Kevin Laporte read more

Imagine getting hurt at work. Then imagine the people through a touted employee benefit at work that are supposed to help with the complex social security process tell you they won't. Then I met Mr. Kevin A. LaPorte. He listened and LaPorte Law Firm helped. Now I am living life and forever grateful to LaPorte Law Firm for their help, professionalism and, especially, their humanity. Thank you! Thank you for your help! read more