Lawyer John R. Heard, graduated from University of Texas, Class of 1971, B.A., with honors University of Texas, Class of 1975, J.D., with honors, is now employed by Heard & Smith, LLP at 10715 Gulfdale Street, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78216.

While being a member of San Antonio and American (Member, Section on Real Property, Probate and Trust Law) Bar Associations State Bar of Texas (Member, Guardianship Committee, Estate Planning and Probate Council, 1983—)., John R. Heard is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John R. Heard as your lawyer, you should consider whether John R. Heard offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if John R. Heard has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John R. Heard's office is located at San Antonio, TX, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

John R. Heard has been admitted in 1975, Texas; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. District Court Court, Western District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas; U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims;. His or her practice areas include Social Security Claimants, Social Security, Social Security Appeals, Social Security Disability, Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income.

John R. Heard's college and law school education includes University of Texas, Class of 1971, B.A., with honors, University of Texas, Class of 1975, J.D., with honors. Other biographical background includes Certifications: ( Board Certified, Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization ) | AV Preeminent | John R. Heard received his B.A. with honors from the University of Texas in 1971, and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin Law School with honors in 1975. In Law School, Mr. Heard was on the Law Review, and also served as a Teaching Quizmaster. After serving as law clerk for a United States District Court Judge, he began his own law practice in San Antonio in 1976. Mr. Heard is a frequent lecturer at legal seminars addressing social security issues. He has successfully represented Social Security claimants for over 30 years.Mr. Heard is the Past President of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives and is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is licensed to practice in all Texas Courts, the Federal Courts of the Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Court of Veterans Appeals. He was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States in 2001. He is a maintaining member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, and is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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