Legal Solutions for You,
Your Family & Your Business
Kristi Ward
Krause Earwood & Ward PC
1235 N Loop W.
Suite 701
Houston, TX 77008
Phone: (713) 660-8887 | Fax: (713) 662-2543
http://www.kewlaw.com/
Texas Attorneys Practicing Social Security
Legal Topic
Government & Environment
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to work with disabled claimants who cannot work.
Sub-Categories
Administrative Law
- Hearings & Adjudication
- Investigations
- Regulatory Enforcement
Bar Admissions
TX, Nov 1993
Bar Number: 00788616
Other Court Admissions
Southern District of Texas
Association Memberships
Houston Bar Association, American Bar Association, Texas Bar Association
Continuing Education
90 hours in disability law seminars (with ethics) in the past 4 years
Example Cases
Client with multiple back surgeries, metastatic cancer, COPD, AIDS, Heart Disease.
Education
Degree:
B.S.
School:
University of Texas at Austin
City:
Austin
State:
TX
Year:
1989
Focus and Accomplishments:
Special education/disabled children
Degree:
J.D.
School:
Oklahoma City University
City:
Oklahoma City
State:
OK
Year:
1993
Honors:
Co-AmJur Constitutional Law
Focus and Accomplishments:
Legal Aid of Oklahoma
Focus on disability claimants
Number of Attorneys
3
State Licensed In
Texas
Firm Focus and History
We have been a firm for over 10 years and our only focus is to serve disabled clients across the country.
Previous Employment Summary
I have been an attorney for 14 years doing disability law, as well as working as a legal clerk for criminal and corporate law firms.
Activities and Awards
Pro bono work for the disabled, worked in the past with the Houston Young Lawyers disability sector, judged mock trials at S. Texas School of Law and have conducted CLE's in Social Security Law, as well as served as secretary, treasurer and board member of the HBA Social Security Section.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I think it is wonderful if they have access to the internet as well books on the pertinent issues. Knowledge is power.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
This is a must in order to prudently represent my claimant.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
This is almost impossible in my field, as most administrative law judges make the claimants obtain legal representation.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I became an attorney to further help disabled people, as this was my major in college.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Seminars, hearings, and discussions with judges help me to be a better lawyer.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I have been interested in helping the disabled since college and this specialty is how I can accomplish this goal.
What do you like best about your career?
I enjoy helping others who really need it.
Tell us about your law firm:
Everyone in my practice (attorneys and staff) have been working in this field for a long time and are all very experienced. They are all pleasant, knowledgeable and eager to assist.
What are your strengths and style?
I have a passion for my job as well as experience.
I am organized and to the point.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy traveling, reading, exercising and playing with my kids.
Office Manager/Assistant
Dawn Brewster
Fax
(713) 662-2543
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
None
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
25% of back due benefits up to $5,300 (amount set by law). Contingency only.
Hourly Rates
Not Applicable.
Free Initial Consultation?
Free Initial Consultation.
Typical Retainer
None.
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