Houston’s trusted  ‍social security disability lawyers

Get the full benefits you rightfully deserve. Whether you're just starting your application or dealing with a frustrating denial, our experienced team is here to guide and support you through every step of the Social Security Disability process
Experience matters!

Representing Texans for over 25 years

Our social security disability lawyers, Michael Makris, Luther Dulevitz, and Josh Cooper, have over 50 years of combined experience helping Texans win the social security disability benefits they deserve.

Depend on our social security disability attorneys in Houston, TX, to help you apply for SSD and SSI benefits, support you with your ongoing case, or appeal a previous ruling.

We exclusively work on social security disability cases and have represented more than 10,000 clients in this field. We dedicate ourselves to helping you achieve the results you want—and we will not charge unless we win the case.

25+
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10,000+
Clients Helped
20M
dollars won for clients
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Our Process

Support Without Leaving Your Home

Applying for social security disability (SSDI) and supplemental security income (SSI) benefits on your own can be difficult. We can assist you online or by phone, and we can even come to your home if that is more convenient for you. We want the process to be as easy and stress-free as possible.

Here for You at Every Step

Depend on Makris, Dulevitz & Cooper to support and represent you at every step of the SSD or SSI process, including:
01
Initial Applications
We’ll help you prepare and file your Social Security Disability application correctly the first time, making sure all the necessary details and medical evidence are included to give you the strongest chance at approval.
02
Reconsideration Requests
If your initial claim is denied, don’t worry. We’ll quickly file a request for reconsideration on your behalf and strengthen your case with additional information and documentation.
03
Hearing Requests
When a hearing becomes necessary, we’ll guide you through the process, represent you before an Administrative Law Judge, and present the evidence to prove your eligibility for benefits.
04
Appeals Council Appeals
If the judge denies your claim, we can take your case to the Appeals Council, carefully reviewing the hearing decision and highlighting errors that may have affected the outcome.
05
Federal District Court Appeals
As a last resort, we’ll stand by your side in Federal Court, pursuing your right to disability benefits by challenging unfair denials through strong legal arguments.
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Social Security Disability (SSD) Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

To be eligible to apply for SSD or SSI, an applicant must not be working above certain earning limits and must have a physical or mental medical condition that affects the ability to work.

On average, an SSD/SSI claimant who is awarded benefits receives approximately $15,000 in back pay and approximately $1,500 per month in ongoing benefits. Back pay benefits awarded have exceeded $130,000, and monthly benefits can be as high as $3,600. Results can vary drastically from case to case, and Makris, Dulevitz & Cooper cannot predict or guarantee what a particular claimant will receive.

More than six million Americans currently receive SSD/SSI benefits, with many individuals being denied at least twice before receiving benefits. The assistance of our experienced Social Security disability lawyers can often increase the likelihood of being approved for disability, all while making the application process faster and more convenient. Although you can apply for disability without the help of a lawyer, it is not recommended. In fact, if you appear for a disability hearing without representation, an administrative law judge will ask if you truly wish to forego your right to have a lawyer represent you in court.

Many Social Security disability cases can be won without needing to appeal or go to court. Nevertheless, we still need to submit all the necessary documents, and one of our licensed attorneys will appear with you in court.

Some common medical conditions that can qualify a person for disability include:
  • Back & Neck Problems
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • PTSD
  • ADHD
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Heart Problems
  • Kidney Failure
  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Migraines
  • Seizures
  • Blindness
  • Cancer
  • Autoimmune Disorders
  • Fibromyalgia
  • HIV
  • Hepatitis C

Additionally, our attorneys have extensive experience handling cases involving rare medical disorders and conditions.

Whether you are found disabled or not depends largely on what your doctor says about the severity of your impairments (disabilities). Frequently, a lack of solid evidence from a doctor is why claimants are turned down for benefits. Therefore, one of our most important responsibilities is requesting and gathering the relevant medical records from your doctor at crucial points in the case. We will also provide specific forms for your doctor to complete to help the Social Security Administration understand how your impairments (disabilities) prevent you from working.

We Only Win If You Win

We understand how important your case is to you, and we also understand the struggle to pay your bills and survive while you are waiting for your SSD/SSI benefits. Although we can’t promise to win your case, we can promise to fight for you to achieve the Social Security disability benefits you deserve as quickly as possible. By law, we only earn a fee if your case is successful; we don’t win unless you win.

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Here’s How We’ve Made a Difference

We’re honored to have helped individuals and families across Houston secure the benefits they need to regain stability and peace of mind. Here’s what a few of them shared about their experience working with our dedicated legal team.

Gamer girl
"Highly recommended, very informative and helpful. Normally when you call a lawyers office you get a receptionist but a lawyer answered my call and took the time to ask me questions and actually listen to my response. He was very knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable. Thank you your referral and for assisting me."
Eva Johnston
"I am so great full too these lawyers. I tried for 2 years on my own and no luck. These lawyers took care of me when I needed the help. Strongly recommend them if you need help. I thank them so so much."
Morgan Peter
"I spoke with Luther this afternoon regarding social security benefits for my younger brother. He was incredibly generous with sharing his knowledge of the process. I left our conversation feeling confident that we would soon be receiving benefits. 10/10 would highly recommend for anyone seeking counsel or just general advice."
Timiki Hills
"We hired this law firm to his out with my sons disability case. An we have received nothing but the best service. They are kind, they listen, and they go the extra miles and time for you. They keep in touch with everything that goes on. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone. We just want to say thank you cause without you we wouldn't have been able to get where we are now. Thank You 😊"
Wes Stone
"This firm is excellent at what they do, beyond that, they actually care. Mr. Duleviz is compassionate, patient and a great listener. Due to that he is extremely effective and thorough. You won't find better attorneys anywhere."
Gamer girl
"Highly recommended, very informative and helpful. Normally when you call a lawyers office you get a receptionist but a lawyer answered my call and took the time to ask me questions and actually listen to my response. He was very knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable. Thank you your referral and for assisting me."
Eva Johnston
"I am so great full too these lawyers. I tried for 2 years on my own and no luck. These lawyers took care of me when I needed the help. Strongly recommend them if you need help. I thank them so so much."
Morgan Peter
"I spoke with Luther this afternoon regarding social security benefits for my younger brother. He was incredibly generous with sharing his knowledge of the process. I left our conversation feeling confident that we would soon be receiving benefits. 10/10 would highly recommend for anyone seeking counsel or just general advice."
Timiki Hills
"We hired this law firm to his out with my sons disability case. An we have received nothing but the best service. They are kind, they listen, and they go the extra miles and time for you. They keep in touch with everything that goes on. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone. We just want to say thank you cause without you we wouldn't have been able to get where we are now. Thank You 😊"
Wes Stone
"This firm is excellent at what they do, beyond that, they actually care. Mr. Duleviz is compassionate, patient and a great listener. Due to that he is extremely effective and thorough. You won't find better attorneys anywhere."
Gamer girl
"Highly recommended, very informative and helpful. Normally when you call a lawyers office you get a receptionist but a lawyer answered my call and took the time to ask me questions and actually listen to my response. He was very knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable. Thank you your referral and for assisting me."
Eva Johnston
"I am so great full too these lawyers. I tried for 2 years on my own and no luck. These lawyers took care of me when I needed the help. Strongly recommend them if you need help. I thank them so so much."
Morgan Peter
"I spoke with Luther this afternoon regarding social security benefits for my younger brother. He was incredibly generous with sharing his knowledge of the process. I left our conversation feeling confident that we would soon be receiving benefits. 10/10 would highly recommend for anyone seeking counsel or just general advice."
Timiki Hills
"We hired this law firm to his out with my sons disability case. An we have received nothing but the best service. They are kind, they listen, and they go the extra miles and time for you. They keep in touch with everything that goes on. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone. We just want to say thank you cause without you we wouldn't have been able to get where we are now. Thank You 😊"
Wes Stone
"This firm is excellent at what they do, beyond that, they actually care. Mr. Duleviz is compassionate, patient and a great listener. Due to that he is extremely effective and thorough. You won't find better attorneys anywhere."
Tatiana Jackson
"Very nice and great customer service. Called for a consultation for my son, unfortunately because of my son’s age they were unable to help me but referred me to someone who would. They sent me her information within a few hours. I had been unable to find anyone to help with my child’s case and so thankful for being pointed in a direction to someone who had more experience."
Dimitra Fatten
"Spoke with a gentleman by the name of Luther, he was very professional and kind, highly sympathetic to my concerns and situation I was in. He explained things in a manor in which I could understand and was very straightforward and let me know up front what I was looking at. It’s refreshing to see that there are still people who are honest and practice because they love to help others in need. I highly recommend giving them a call, but only if you want to be treated like a human being and not a nuisance."
Lanea Kratz
"Highly recommend
I would give more stars if I could. Very very helpful when I had a question.returned my emails and calls same day.and the most importantly they stayed on top of everything .so I highly recommend you wont regret it"
Nikki Vela
"I want to say and I will have to name that Luther is a gem. He helped my sister and have to say he is genuine and very professional indeed. I highly recommend this firm and I am deeply grateful for all and everything they did through this time period for her case. If this was 10 stars I would give it to them! A+ work ethic and great demeanor ! Kudos to you all here at the firm and thank you ! 🙏"
Daphne Weber
"Highly recommend these attorneys. They are persistent and don't give up. I'm a very pleased client."
Tatiana Jackson
"Very nice and great customer service. Called for a consultation for my son, unfortunately because of my son’s age they were unable to help me but referred me to someone who would. They sent me her information within a few hours. I had been unable to find anyone to help with my child’s case and so thankful for being pointed in a direction to someone who had more experience."
Dimitra Fatten
"Spoke with a gentleman by the name of Luther, he was very professional and kind, highly sympathetic to my concerns and situation I was in. He explained things in a manor in which I could understand and was very straightforward and let me know up front what I was looking at. It’s refreshing to see that there are still people who are honest and practice because they love to help others in need. I highly recommend giving them a call, but only if you want to be treated like a human being and not a nuisance."
Lanea Kratz
"Highly recommend
I would give more stars if I could. Very very helpful when I had a question.returned my emails and calls same day.and the most importantly they stayed on top of everything .so I highly recommend you wont regret it"
Nikki Vela
"I want to say and I will have to name that Luther is a gem. He helped my sister and have to say he is genuine and very professional indeed. I highly recommend this firm and I am deeply grateful for all and everything they did through this time period for her case. If this was 10 stars I would give it to them! A+ work ethic and great demeanor ! Kudos to you all here at the firm and thank you ! 🙏"
Daphne Weber
"Highly recommend these attorneys. They are persistent and don't give up. I'm a very pleased client."
Tatiana Jackson
"Very nice and great customer service. Called for a consultation for my son, unfortunately because of my son’s age they were unable to help me but referred me to someone who would. They sent me her information within a few hours. I had been unable to find anyone to help with my child’s case and so thankful for being pointed in a direction to someone who had more experience."
Dimitra Fatten
"Spoke with a gentleman by the name of Luther, he was very professional and kind, highly sympathetic to my concerns and situation I was in. He explained things in a manor in which I could understand and was very straightforward and let me know up front what I was looking at. It’s refreshing to see that there are still people who are honest and practice because they love to help others in need. I highly recommend giving them a call, but only if you want to be treated like a human being and not a nuisance."
Lanea Kratz
"Highly recommend
I would give more stars if I could. Very very helpful when I had a question.returned my emails and calls same day.and the most importantly they stayed on top of everything .so I highly recommend you wont regret it"
Nikki Vela
"I want to say and I will have to name that Luther is a gem. He helped my sister and have to say he is genuine and very professional indeed. I highly recommend this firm and I am deeply grateful for all and everything they did through this time period for her case. If this was 10 stars I would give it to them! A+ work ethic and great demeanor ! Kudos to you all here at the firm and thank you ! 🙏"
Daphne Weber
"Highly recommend these attorneys. They are persistent and don't give up. I'm a very pleased client."
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for SSDI or SSI benefits?

To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you must have a medical condition that significantly limits your ability to work and is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death. For SSDI, you also need to have earned enough work credits through past employment, while SSI is available to individuals with limited income and resources regardless of work history.

What’s the difference between SSDI and SSI?

To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you must have a medical condition that significantly limits your ability to work and is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death. For SSDI, you also need to have earned enough work credits through past employment, while SSI is available to individuals with limited income and resources regardless of work history.

Can I still work while applying for disability benefits?

To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you must have a medical condition that significantly limits your ability to work and is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death. For SSDI, you also need to have earned enough work credits through past employment, while SSI is available to individuals with limited income and resources regardless of work history.

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