John Driskill

I work in our Houston office and have been with Morgan & Weisbrod, L.L.P. since 1998. I am Board Certified in Social Security Disability law by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification (http://nblsc.us/). 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. 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 my family, playing sports, and following college sports. My wife and I are also active in our church, having served as teachers, taken part in multiple Christmas pageants, and many other activities. 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. Prior to becoming an attorney, I worked in investment banking (municipal finance) advising numerous public issuers including Harris County, Harris County Toll Road Authority, Houston Independent School District, state and regional authorities, cities, hospitals, and utility districts.

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Missouri

Since 1993

Texas

Since 1992

5th Circuit

Since 1996

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2013

Partner

Morgan & Weisbrod, L.L.P.

1998 - Current

South Texas College of Law

J.D. (1992)

1989 - 1992

Honors: Assistant Editor, Corporate Counsel Review

Baylor University

MBA | Finance

1983 - 1984

University of Missouri - Columbia

B.S. (1983) | Business Admin., Finance & Economics

1981 - 1983

Honors: Missouri All-State Collegiate Chorale

Activities: University Singers, Chamber Choir

Southwest Baptist University

Business Administration

1979 - 1981

Activities: Collegiate Chorale

Top Lawyer (Social Security disability law)

H Magazine

2007

Houston Bar Association

Various Committees

1994 - Current

Activities: Committees include the Library, IDEA (anti-drug education for youth), Media & the Law

National Organization of Social Security Representatives

Sustaining member

1993 - Current

Houston Bar Association

Member

1993 - Current

National Organization of Social Security Representatives

Member, Board of Directors (representing 5th Cir.)

2012 - 2014

Houston Bar Association

Chairman, Social Security Section

2010 - 2011

Durden v. Astrue, 586 F.Supp. 828 (S.D. Tex. 2008)

Corporate Control in the Emerging Corporate World

Corporate Counsel Review, State Bar of Texas

May, 1992

Board Certification in Disability Advocacy

National Board of Legal Specialty Certification