We would like to thank the entire staff at Coats and Todd for helping Daniel victoriously win his Social Security case. After years of financial hardship, this will give our family financial freedom to get caught up on expenses and live comfortably for years to come. Attorneys Helping Clients With Social Security Disability Claims and Appeals in Plano, Collin County, and Denton County.
Physical injuries, health issues, serious illnesses, and mental illnesses can significantly affect a person's ability to care for themselves and provide for their own needs. Fortunately, those who suffer from these types of impairments may be able to receive disability benefits through Social Security.
Physical injuries, health issues, serious illnesses, and mental illnesses can significantly affect a person's ability to care for themselves and provide for their own needs. Fortunately, those who suffer from these types of impairments may be able to receive disability benefits through Social Security.
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Social Security disability benefits are available to qualifying individuals who are not able to perform "substantial" work due to disability. However, actually getting those benefits is not always easy. If you are stuck in a difficult legal issue involving Social Security disability insurance, it's important that you obtain assistance from a qualified legal professional.
Founding partners Catherine Coats and Robert Todd have practiced since 1992 and 1991, respectively. Both have served as president of the Dallas Association of Social Security Claimants Attorneys and are active in the National Association of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR).
With 60 years of combined experience in this area of the law, our lawyers have handled thousands of Social Security Disability cases on behalf of clients across Texas.We have extensive experience with mental illness claims and a record of success in all claims, including dire need cases and hard-to-prove claims such as pain disorders and back injuries.
With 60 years of combined experience in this area of the law, our lawyers have handled thousands of Social Security Disability cases on behalf of clients across Texas.We have extensive experience with mental illness claims and a record of success in all claims, including dire need cases and hard-to-prove claims such as pain disorders and back injuries.
Christopher Lawrence Coats is a second-generation attorney and native Texan. Christopher earned his bachelor's degree at DePauw University, where he studied political science and majored in philosophy. After graduating from DePauw, Christopher enrolled in Fort Worth's Texas A&M School of Law (formerly Wesleyan School of Law).
Jason Blair is a relatively recent Texas transplant. Born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, Jason attended Reitz Memorial Catholic High School and then earned his English degree in Bloomington at Indiana University. After graduating, he embarked on a half-hearted attempt to become a writer. Eventually bowing to reality, he attended Widener Law School in Wilmington, Delaware.
As an individual who is disabled and has had Social Security taxes removed from your paychecks during the course of your career, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). You have the right to request your money if a disability is preventing you from working for a minimum of one year.
Reviews (25)
Vanessa Mobley
Dec 28, 2021
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What I liked about The Coats & Todd Law business was that, they were very professional, confidential, and compassionate people. There are so many words to describe my experience with the business. They are very honest, Provide excellent quality services, and excellent communication. Mrs. Twee Thuy was assigned to be my case worker. She took care of my paper work and requested my medical records. She showed so much concern for me while I was in pain. Mrs. Thuy guided me through the paper work and process. Mrs. Thuy checked over all of my paper work and sent it in for me. Thank you Mrs.Thuy.
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Cindy Gillard
Dec 22, 2021
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For over a year I had been trying to get my SSI and Medicaid. I had been denied and not getting anywhere quick. Between seeing all types of doctors and 2 adults living on just my spouse's income, we could not keep our heads above water water trying to pay bills along with all kinds of medication and 2 back surgeries, anxiety and PTSD and all other types of medical issues, Coates and Todd stepped in and And helped break the cement I had been encased in for over a year. They called me, checked on me and helped me when I needed help the most. Thank you Mr Blair, for seeing me a human being. Maria
Karen Daniel
Dec 05, 2021
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I started using Coats and Todd after I was denied disability. The staff in this office are very professional, kind, caring and always there to answer any questions you might have. They go above and beyond in taking that extra mile you may need in your disability claim. Mrs.Coats was truly a Godsend for me. She prayed for my case the morning of our court date. It was greatly appreciated and for that I was truly grateful. It's nice to have a lawyer that believes in the Power of Prayer and believes that all things are possible through God. I will definitely use them again if I ever need to. I highly
David Mullican
Nov 05, 2021
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From the SSA application to the phone hearing 16 months later everyone at this firm was outstanding at handling each and every detail with the utmost care and professionalism of my wife's case. WE would recommend anyone to use them for ALL their disability needs 110%!!! Katherine even prayed with my wife the night before and the day of her phone hearing. They are the BEST of the best don't go anywhere else!!!!!!! David and Tamara M.
Robin
Oct 30, 2021
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Coats and Todd kept fighting hard to get me what I deserved. They never gave up and kept me updated and informed me every step of the way through the whole process. They were professional, caring, and walked me through every step of the process. If I had questions no matter how small they answered each and every one. They also explained in terms I can understand. If I call with a question or concern they got back to me in less than 48 hours every time. I personally would recommend them to anyone needing help with social security disability. They are an amazing group of people and very honest. You
Vickie Franklin
Oct 30, 2021
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Swagteamanthony Anteas
Oct 15, 2021
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Coats and Todd is a law firm that can be completely trusted. I was down and out and didn't know how to get my benefits when I was referred to them. The professionalism of the staff on their fast response to my needs was a blessing. The quality of their work is not to be matched. Jason Blair was amazing!!! Thank you Coats and Todd for all you help!!!
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Tina McComack
Oct 04, 2021
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Coats and Todd are by far the best Disability attorneys. They have been working on my case since 4-2018, they kept in touch throughout this whole time, and were very professional in keeping up with my case. I thank you so much for getting me approved. If you need an attorney I highly recommend you calling Coats and Todd,You won't be disappointed at all. Thank you again for all that yall have done.
Jesse Cannon
Sep 28, 2021
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It is with much enthusiasm that I recommend Coats & Todd to represent you during you social security matter. Jason Blair represented me with professionalism, truth and honesty about the process and what would be best for me during this process.
Along side Jason Blair was Robert Todd which I consider them "THE DYAMIC DUO" because they made sure that all avenues were taken care to the fullest for me and my family and the outcome was OUTSTANDING!!!. I now refer Coats & Todd to all my family and friend that have matters dealing with social security disability and even to my veteran friends.
Along side Jason Blair was Robert Todd which I consider them "THE DYAMIC DUO" because they made sure that all avenues were taken care to the fullest for me and my family and the outcome was OUTSTANDING!!!. I now refer Coats & Todd to all my family and friend that have matters dealing with social security disability and even to my veteran friends.
Catherine Wade
Sep 18, 2021
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The BEST attorneys around. I thought going with a national renowned attorney was the best way to go...oh hell no. My case was wrapped up appeal after appeal for years until I finally had had enough. Then a friend told me about Coats and Todd. i had been fighting for years so I was skeptical. But from the first phone call Chtistopher Coats told me… what he could do and what he couldn't. Never beat around the bush, lied to me or avoided phone calls. He had my case wrapped up within 2 years. He got me ALL of my back pay and that's something I thought I had lost. I want to give my heartfelt
Grant K.
Jun 07, 2021
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Jacqueline Elliot
Nov 22, 2020
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I wanted to take a moment to thank the incredible team at Coats and Todd for their successful representation of my SSDI claim. There are no words strong enough to articulate the professionalism, kindness, work ethic, and compassion of this firm. In 2018 I suffered a traumatic brain injury that took me from an incredibly successful career to a shell… of myself. I could no longer work and have had and continue to face weekly doctors appointments and more surgeries. I was terrified. When I called Coats and Todd, my experience from intake through my hearing has been an incredible blessing. Everyone
Amy Pena
Feb 26, 2020
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Michael Moore
Aug 26, 2019
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Wendy Dugan
Jun 17, 2019
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I was most impressed with the honesty of Catherine Coats. She laid all of my medical records out, the good, bad and indifferent. Honesty is a quality that I respect most in this world. To stay honest in the business of Social Security Disability is honorable, and effective. Truth always speaks loudest.
Billie Lovette Johnson
May 02, 2019
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I ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND COATS AND TODD FOR YOUR LEGAL ISSUES. I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THEM FROM THEIR FRIENDLY WELCOMING PROFESSIONAL RECEPTIONIST TO THEIR VERY CARING , UNDERSTANDING AND EFFICIENT LAWYERS .… BIG THANK YOU TO MR. JASON BLAIR FOR STICKING WITH ME THROUGH THE WHOLE PROCESS. YOU ALWAYS ASSURED ME THAT I WAS NOT ALONE IN THE BATTLE !! CONGRATS ON OUR VICTORY !! YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME !!!!! ❤💪💯
Derese Kirk
Mar 24, 2019
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Michael Moore
Feb 04, 2019
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Cmh H.
Nov 29, 2018
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Nancy B.
Sep 16, 2018
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Karen S.
Jul 21, 2018
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I don't ever write reviews but I have to take the time to give my thanks to Coats & Todd for the time and effort they put into my husband's social security case. Robert Todd represented us and he was amazing. My husband has been unable to work since 2011. He suffers from physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities, most of which there are no definitive tests to prove so we battled Social Security through all the stages of the process up to and including a hearing in 2014, which he lost. I had given up hope when I saw an ad for Coats & Todd and gave them a call. I was very
Butch A.
Apr 10, 2018
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I hired this firm to represent me for my social security disability. August 2016. After 13 months. I was told. To go to work at 8$ a hour. They never did anything they wanted me to do every saying they never even contacted Social Security and the whole time they wasted a whole year of my time for nothing as far as I am concernedthey should be disbarred and put out of business this is the worst team of lawyers on the face of this earth as the old joke says what is 10,000 liars chain together at the bottom of the ocean the answer is a good start. THESE ARE THE BIGGEST RIP OFFS. In the. Business
John P.
Feb 14, 2018
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As i got into my 50's my body really started to break down from diabetes & very horrible diabetic neuropathy in both of my feet as well as back pain. I honestly could not work at all. I was turned down twice for disability. Catherine Coats took my case & we got to go in front of a judge to present my case. Afterwards when we left the judge, she whispered to me that " you won" I asked her how she knew that and her reply was "that she had been doing this a long time" Well, she was right! We ended up winning our case along with numerous months of back pay! I highly
Melissa S.
Mar 17, 2017
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I read the review of Coats and Todd posted by the individual with autism with much interest, as I also have a mental disability. I have to say my experience with Coats and Todd and with Catherine Coats was quite different from what this individual experienced. Catherine Coats did contact me personally and tell me that, because of certain factors in my case, I would have to go through several appeals to receive a disability award from Social Security, which was very discouraging to me. She was very frank, but at no time did she disparage my mental disability. As it turned out, I received a disability
Seth S.
Jan 27, 2015
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I regret ever contacting Coats and Todd. Catherine Coats is one of the most unprofessional people I have ever encountered. I suffer from autism and at the advice of my doctor, I applied for SSDI. I went through the intake process with coats and todd and a few days later, received a letter from Catherine Coats insinuating that I was not disabled and did not have a case. This was even after several doctors and counselors had documented otherwise. I then sent a message to them expressing my dissatisfaction with their response and got a personal phone call from Mrs. Coats. She proceeded to go on a
