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Experienced Social Security Disability Lawyer in Texas – John M. Driskill

John Driskill

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John Driskill, Partner

I have been with Morgan & Weisbrod, LLP, since 1998.  I am Board Certified in Social Security Disability law by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification.

I was born in a small town in Missouri, but moved to Texas as soon as I could!  After finishing graduate school at Baylor I began working in investment banking in Houston and Dallas, Texas.  It was exciting and the travel was fun, but other things began to take on a more important role in my life.  I went to law school in Houston and, at the urging of my older brother (an attorney in Kansas City, Missouri), began handling Social Security disability cases in 1993.

John Driskill is on the NOSSCR Board of Directors.

Representing individuals in Social Security disability matters has been a great fit for many reasons.  I especially enjoy getting to meet and work with people from all walks of life when they need help the most.  Being able to make a positive impact in someone’s life is something I will never take for granted.

Outside the office I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing sports, and following college sports.  I have also been active in my church, having served as a teacher, member of the choir, taken part in multiple Christmas pageants, and many other activities.

Years Of Experience:

  • Over 31 Years

Work Experience:

I have represented thousands of claimants for Social Security disability benefits at all administrative levels and in federal court.  Other areas of legal experience include personal injury, probate, and estate planning.

I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing sports, and following college sports.  I have also been active in my church, having served as a teacher, member of the choir, taken part in multiple Christmas pageants, and many other activities.

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Education:

  • University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri (B.S.B.A., 1983)
  • Baylor University, Waco, Texas (M.B.A., 1984)
  • South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas  (J.D., 1992)

Professional Honors & Activities:

  • NOSSCR (National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives), Board of Directors 2012- 2020, Executive Officer 2015-2019, Immediate Past President, 2019-2020, Board of Directors, 2012-2020, Treasurer 2016-2017, Member of NOSSCR Policy Committee
  • Named one of Houston’s “Top Lawyers for the People”, as published in H Magazine (2006-present).

Presentations & Speeches:

  • “SSI Application Process for Children and Adults,” 17th Annual Changes and Trends Affecting Special Needs Trusts, (UT Law CLE), Austin, Texas, March 5, 2021.
  • “Nuts and Bolts of Preparing a Fee Petition for Social Security Representation,” 16th Annual Changes and Trends Affecting Special Needs Trusts, (UT Law CLE), Austin, Texas, February 14, 2020.
  • “The Revised Mental Health Listings,” Houston Bar Association CLE Luncheon, January 17, 2018.
  • “Alternative Methods to Win with the Revised Mental Health Listings,” NOSSCR National Convention, Scottsdale, Arizona, September 15, 2017.
  • “The Revised Mental Health Listings,” FOSSCR Annual Conference, Gulfport, Mississippi, February 10, 2017.
  • “SSA Disability Enrollment Process,” Houston CPA Society Medicare Workshop Conference, Houston, Texas, August 20, 2015.
  • “What Makes a Disability Claim,” National Board of Trial Advocacy New Causes of Action Conference, Houston, Texas, February 6, 2015.
  • “Social Security Disability Enrollment Process,” Houston CPA Society Tax Expo Conference, Houston, Texas, January 6, 2015.
  • “Proving Intellectual Disability for Listing 12.05C,” FOSSCR Annual Conference, Miami, Florida, February 14, 2013.
  • “Developing Evidence of Adaptive Functioning in Intellectual Disability Cases,” NOSSCR National Convention, Philadelphia, PA, May 4, 2012.
  • “Handling a Social Security Disability Case in Texas,” National Business Institute, Houston, Texas, October 20, 2010.
  • “Handling a Social Security Disability Case in Texas,” National Business Institute, Houston, Texas, August 25, 2006.
  • “Handling a Social Security Disability Case in Texas,” National Business Institute, Houston, Texas, April 11, 2005.
  • “Practical Tips for Handling Social Disability Cases at the Hearing Level,” Social Security Section of the Houston Bar Association, October 26, 2000.
  • “Practical Aspects of Handling a Social Security Disability Case from Start to Finish” Social Security Section of the Houston Bar Association, October 15, 1999.
  • “Introduction to Social Security Disability Law and Practice,” Texas Elder Law Conference, Austin, Texas, November 6, 1997.

Bar Admissions:

  • Texas 1992
  • Missouri 1993

Court Admissions:

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1993)
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1993)
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas  (2010)
  • U.S. Supreme Court (2013)

Community Activities:

  • Houston Bar Association (served on several committees)
  • Social Security Section of the Houston Bar Association (holding numerous leadership positions, including
  • Chairman 2011-2012, 2003-2004; Treasurer 2009-2010; Chairman-elect 2010-2011).
  • National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR, Board of Directors 2012-2020, Executive Officer 2015-2019, Immediate Past-President 2019-2020, Sustaining Member since 1998; Board of Directors 2012-2020, Member of NOSSCR Policy Committee)
  • Fifth Circuit Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (FOSSCR)
  • Organized/Hosted the FOSSCR Annual Conference, February 26-27, 2016, Houston, Texas

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