He did it again! One of our partners here at the Packard Law Firm, Dustin Draper, was named to the 2022 Super Lawyers list of Texas Rising Stars, an exclusive list that recognizes only 2.5 percent of lawyers in Texas. He is one of the four Texas lawyers selected for...
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Social Security Disability
What to know about Telephone Hearings with the Social Security Administration amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
For the past month SSA has been conducting their social security disability hearings by telephone in order to protect claimants, reps, and SSA employees. SSA currently plans to continue with telephonic hearings through the end of May. Many of our clients have asked us...
People with Social Security Disability benefits can be eligible to receive Economic Impact Payments
If you’re unable to provide for yourself or your family due to your disability, you know better than anyone how valuable each dollar is. For this reason, you do not want to miss out on the $1200 federal stimulus check that you may be eligible to receive. Many people...
COVID-19 Update: The Packard Law Firm remains fully operational, but almost all in-person contact with the public will be handled remotely.
Dear clients: At the Packard Law Firm, we take the health and welfare of our people, our clients, and our community very seriously. With the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are making every effort to protect our clients and staff while doing everything we can...
Child Custody and Possession Questions Answered by the Texas Supreme Court
Since many schools now have an extended spring break due to the Coronavirus, some parents are asking whether such extension alters child visitation/possession rights contained in their divorce decree. Bexar County courts have answered that question in a recent general...
Video and Telephonic Hearings Authorized by Texas Courts and the Social Security Administration
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas Courts as well as the Social Security Administration have authorized the increased use of telephonic and videoconferencing proceedings. The Social Security Administration has been equipped for remote hearings for years, but...
Texas Supreme Court Halts Evictions Statewide due to COVID-19
Due to the chaos inflicted by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Texas Supreme Court has issued an order halting eviction proceedings statewide until April 19, effective immediately. At the end of the period, the chief justice can choose to renew the order. There is one...
There is Help for Workers Affected by the Coronavirus or School Closures
On Wednesday, March 19, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act which contains four key provisions: Free testing for the Coronavirus with no deductible or co-pay; Two weeks of paid sick leave for people affected by the virus...
Two bills affecting Social Security Disability are being reviewed by Congress
This past September, two important bills were introduced in Congress that affect Social Security Disability Benefits. We encourage you to contact your congressman and senator to express support for these bills as they assist a vulnerable population in our society. The...
How to Use a Doctor’s Medical Source Statement in Your Disability Case
What is a Medical Source Statement? A Medical Source Statement (MSS) is a statement that a doctor fills out with his or her professional opinion regarding the patient’s ability to perform work-related activities and their limitations. This opinion should be based on...