I have been in education 15 years and fighting backpain for 8 yrs and post surgical fusion that was competed in 10/2010 when my back finally gave out in 04/2011 and my neurosurgeon said no more work. I had been investing long term disability for 7 years and was assured the transfer from short term to long term wouldn't be a problem. I don't have to tell you what really happened. I was forced to pull what retirement I had with Texas retirement system to keep my home and even though I was approved by the government as disabled, education doesn't pay in, so no cash was awarded. Greg Reed was great. I had actually spoke with him a few times I. A 5 month span where he offered sound advise but didn't push for my business. And in fact he lives in Austin, two hours away, so I wasn't dealing with in person meetings. It was a big chance I took but after hearing his daughter was also in education and he had extensive experience with TRS. This was the best choice I ever made! He believe in my case to the point he had memorized it when he first went into mediation. And because of his out if the box thinking and yAking advantage of time that wasn't scheduled, we had a mediation that lasted under 2 hours once I was there. We filled in December and settled in October. He is a GT genius and actually cares about his clients. And Sammie! God bless her, she is the reason Greg keeps his head with his body! I enjoyed as much as one can in this legal process because he fought for me when no one else would bother to listen at all. Thanks to both Greg and Sammie! You have been the best! Yaya! read more

Back in 2016 I was 45years old and found myself having emergency Neck surgery. I have been in a ton of pain since, From my neck down, I tried to continue working until 2020 when I just could not take the pain any longer. I applied for SSDI. I sent in what I thought was enough proof of ALL my medical issues. Bam, I was denied. Filed the appeal because of the time limits I think you have 60 days. I started researching Attorneys and came across Bemis Roach & Reed. They had a ton of excellent reviews so I called them and they accepted my case. I spoke to several people during the initial intake before before being assigned to Trisha and Mr. Reed, everyone was very helpful, professional, and patient because I had a ton of questions and if you are here reading this you to know this is a very emotional stressful time. Trisha was wonderful at responding to my questions quickly either through email or phone calls and if she couldn't answer my questions she would have Mr. Reed contact me. This is important that you have access to your Attorney. I have read other reviews where people never spoke to the attorney until the court date. My case went to the ALJ in Houston, where with the help of Trisha and Mr. Reed we won the case!!! During the hearing the Judge had brought in Medical Experts and one of them said he had looked over all 700 and something pages of medical evidence. Trisha and Mr. Reed are extremely thorough! So, when you think you sent in all the paperwork you need trust me, you didn't. Just let the experts at Bemis Roach & Reed handle your case! read more

We are so happy to have come across and engaged the services of Greg L. Reed, attorney with Bemis, Roach and Reed in Austin, TX. When a multitude of health issues made my wife unable to continue working, we knew we'd need help to navigate the complexities of filing for disability benefits with Texas Income Protection Plan (TIPP). We subsequently learned she'd also need to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Both processes were lengthy, complex, arduous and required multiple levels of appeals to ultimately be awarded the benefits to which we believed she was rightfully entitled based on her adverse health developments. Fortunately, Greg Reed was just what we needed. Greg was kind, caring and encouraging, but also experienced with such complex cases, had a great ability to understand, remember(!) and convey her medical condition and associated jargon, as well as the legal minutiae necessary to ultimately prevail in our case. Greg's accessibility, prompt, accurate and insightful communications, combined with his kind and patient demeanor made him a pleasure to work with. Greg also offered multiple payment options which enabled us to afford his quality representation. We believed her claim for disability benefits was warranted, but would certainly have been rejected if we didn't have excellent legal representation. We couldn't have done it without Greg Reed and the resources of Bemis, Roach and Reed! We have nothing but praise for our experience with Greg L. Reed - no complaints at all. read more

I could not have navigated through the complexities and endless requirements for medical records had I not obtained the services of BRR. In particular, Greg Reed represented me, along with several outstanding and responsive paralegals (Craig and Monica). Having been denied twice for written applications for SSD, I was encouraged by the positive optimism by Gregg that I had a good shot at obtaining an appeal, and ultimately a chance at presenting my case in person to a administrative law judge. In retrospect, had I not used the services of BRR, I would have just given up after the two initial denials. Getting back to the hearing, it lasted about 1 hour, and to my great surprise, the judge approved my SSD request at the end of the hearing. Another very important aspect of working with BRR, is that they gathered, compiled and uploaded all my medical records necessary for my hearing. This approval has lifted a great burden from my shoulders, and many stressful days from my life and my family. I highly recommend the services of BRR for representing anyone seeking disability benefits. Without a doubt, this is a long bureaucratic process, and getting representation from BRR was one of the best decisions I have ever made. read more

I could not have navigated through the complexities and endless requirements for medical records had I not obtained the services of BRR. In particular, Greg Reed represented me, along with several outstanding and responsive paralegals (Craig and Monica). Having been denied twice for written applications for SSD, I was encouraged by the positive optimism by Gregg that I had a good shot at obtaining an appeal, and ultimately a chance at presenting my case in person to a administrative law judge. In retrospect, had I not used the services of BRR, I would have just given up after the two initial denials. Getting back to the hearing, it lasted about 1 hour, and to my great surprise, the judge approved my SSD request at the end of the hearing. Another very important aspect of working with BRR, is that they gathered, compiled and uploaded all my medical records necessary for my hearing. This approval has lifted a great burden from my shoulders, and many stressful days from my life and my family. I highly recommend the services of BRR for representing anyone seeking disability benefits. Without a doubt, this is a long bureaucratic process, and getting representation from BRR was one of the best decisions I have ever made. read more

We had been needing to apply for SSI Benefits for a few years and getting on top of things was always difficult for us. I located Mr. Reed on Google and reached out. Will, called me back in a short time and set an appt . to get us some help with this process. Our meeting with Greg Reed was very professional, and very informative. After he received all my information he smiled and said I will take you case. Much relieved he let us know any information he still needed, was very patient with us. Monica , his side kick was more than helpful with all our questions and very patient with how long a few of the forms took us to fill out. Within five months we were hearing results , and then filled out more forms from S.S. I. Then shortly after we received not only our first monthly check , but back pay since the disability begin. What a relief and a blessing. We thank these intelligent , kind people who helped us through this process. It would of been quite a different experience if not for them, ( many of our friends shared a very different story. When they tried this on their own.) God bless these good people, you have changed our lives. Much love and respect, J & J Allen read more

Highly recommend, Greg Reed. With a documented Traumatic Brain Injury, multiple concussions, cognitive impairments and severe PTSD, one would think the SSA disability process would be clear and decisive....it definitely is NOT! Greg Reed with Bemis, Roach & Reed and his paralegal, Craig, helped my family and me survive the arduous 2 year disability application and appeal process; ending in a favorable SSDI hearing decision. Mr. Reed and his team were consistently responsive to our detailed questions; while being caring and forthright. Prior to our disability hearing, Greg met with us several times for hours to go through each and every disability question anticipated from the judge. He provided a lot of hand-holding for a very nerve-wracking process. We expected our 1st denial, but with our written Appeal denied, we were headed for a hearing. I do not believe we would have won without Greg Reed and the support of his team. Greg Reed is immensely qualified, dedicated, and understanding. Thanks so much for your excellent service and commitment, you exceeded our expectations on a complex 2 year case. read more

I initially applied for Social Security disability benefits on my own and was denied. Since I was confident that I was legitimately disabled, and should have been granted benefits, I sought assistance from Bemis, Roach & Reed to appeal the denial. I chose their firm based upon a personal recommendation and because their website was amazingly informative, demonstrating that they genuinely wanted to help people even if they were not representing them. I discussed my situation with Greg Reed and his opinion was that I am legitimately disabled, so he agreed to represent me in the appeal of my case. My appeal was handled very efficiently and Greg's case manager, Monica, did an excellent job assisting me with all the paperwork and ensuring that everything was completed correctly and submitted within the deadlines. The result was that Social Security reversed its denial and granted me benefits. I am extremely pleased with the way my case was handled, and especially with the positive outcome, and highly recommend Bemis, Roach & Reed to anyone who needs assistance with a Social Security disability case. read more

I am so happy I chose Bemis, Roach, and Reed to represent me in my Social Security Disability case. I definitely could not have done it without them! I am not only very happy with the outcome, but happy with the process as a whole. And that is not something one can usually say with regards to a SSD claim. The office staff was courteous and personable. They made every effort to return my calls, emails, and relay messages in a timely manner. My questions were answered within a 24 hour period. I was able to have phone consultations with Mr. Bemis instead of driving to the office. This was important to me as walking is a problem. And I innately knew that Mr. Bemis was very knowledgeable and experienced in working with the Social Security Disability Administration and it's processes, which was a great comfort. Everything he suggested or projected came true. I would definitely recommend this firm to anyone in need of help with the daunting process of a Social Security Disability claim. This firm has the experience, courtesy, and knowledge one needs for the Social Security Disability claim process. read more

I have nothing but love and gratitude for this firm. Mr. Bemis and his associate, Trisha, were able to help me put together my case over the course of many many months. When my appeal was denied, Mr Bemis himself showed up to Houston to represent me and helped prepare me for how to best present my case in front of the judge and medical professionals. The firm was able to pre-date my disability application to the day it actually occurred, a full year before my application in 2017. After years of waiting in silence, with their help I was able to gain a fully favorable outcome for which I will forever be grateful for. If you are losing hope or struggling to be heard do not hesitate to place your faith in their very capable hands. I don't know where I would be without them. They will go above and beyond to grant you every chance you deserve. Their reviews speak for themself and for a reason. If you're looking for representation and peace of mind, do yourself a favor and open up a dialogue. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Again, thank you so much. read more

I cannot say enough great things about Trisha and Mr Bemis. Mr Bemis after hearing and seeing my medical history for the 5 years I had after being injured at work, took on my case without hesitation. The communication back and forth was amazing. Anytime I would e-mail or call, I would get a response within a days time. I did everything that was asked of me, the paperwork that I needed to do, the followup Dr appointments and other than that, Mr Bemis and Trisha took care of everything else. I became EXTREMELY nervous after hearing that it was a VERY small percent that people get approved for disability on their first time applying but Mr Bemis knew what he was doing and I was APPROVED! What a huge and heavy weight that was lifted off of my chest. The stress and worry I have been living with since I got injured in July 2015. Words can never truly say how thankful I am for both Mr Bemis snd Trisha, I appreciate you both. I know how extremely busy you both are but you always made me feel important and like I really mattered. Thank You! read more

First, let me say my disability case was won, and I 100% do not think I could have won it without the professional help offered here! I contacted their office when I needed to file an appeal for a hearing, which went very smooth having one of their attorneys help prepare me and be present at the hearing. I'm unable to work due to severe mental health issues and some spinal issues. Because I haven't been able to afford to see my spine doctor in years and lack documentation, we took my poor mental health as the lead for the case. Even with my mental issues that can affect how I communicate and understand things, everyone at the office was very patient with me and able to answer all of my questions! Overall, everyone at Bemis Roach and Reed (including the attorneys, case manager, intake specialist) were very dedicated to winning my case and getting me the help I need! If you need help at any stage with your disability case, they will not disappoint! Thank you so much for representing me! read more

When looking for professional, aggressive, and knowledgable counsel, look no further than Mr. Lonnie Roach at Bemis, Roach, and Reed. I went to Mr. Lonnie Roach after being denied benefits. After reviewing the denial letter Lonnie expressed his initial thoughts on the high probability of winning an appeal and the various strategies at his disposal to win the case. Mr. Lonnie Roach and his paralegal, Paul Cash, went above and beyond to ensure the success of the case by establishing an entire medical record from various providers, acted at the point of contact in dealing with the insurance company, as well as offering general counsel in how to navigate public assistance while disabled. Instead of dealing with the stress of an appeal while in the midst of a medical emergency and/or rehabilitation, hire trusted counsel to navigate the process in an aggressive, supreme, and effective manner for you. I highly recommend Mr. Lonnie Roach and Mr. Paul Cash at Bemis, Roach, and Reed. read more

Dealing with the team was stress free and easier than I ever imagined. Rather than file for disability myself and go through the initial denial prior to hiring an Atty, I retained Mr. Reed from the beginning. They handled all the confusing paperwork, and ensured all my forms were submitted correctly. My condition causes short term memory loss, making multi tasking, focus, and organizing difficult. I'm also prohibited from driving due to the condition. I'm sure retaining Mr. Reed cut my approval time in half....at least! Monica, my case manager was knowledgeable and very patient as I had several questions. I called a few times throughout my case, and there was never a question to which she didn't know the answer. She was always friendly, confident and knowledgeable. I'm sure I couldn't have acheived such fast results without the representation of Bemis Roache and Reed, and my case manager, Monica. Thank you so much guys! read more

I found myself in a confusing and frustrating situation when I was injured and did not know what I was going to do regarding my job and my loss of income. The Disability Insurance company was using shady tactics to deny my claim and after reading reviews of people who had gone through this - I realized I was going to be in a long losing battle - if I did not hire an attorney. After reading reveiws of the offices of Bemis, Roach & Reed - I gave them a try. I sit here now less than a year later and I have been awarded Long Term Disability and SSDI. Mr Reed, Monica & Sammie were most helpful and professional and I could not be more satisfied. It was especially gratifying that I never had to deal with that shady Disability Insurance company - I just told them to contact my attorney and my attorney came through for me in spectacular fashion. Do yourself a favor and give them a call and put your mind at ease. read more

Overwhelmingly positive and highly effective counsel by the Law Offices of Bemis, Roach, and Reed. Based on a myriad of positive reviews, I contacted Bemis, Roach, and Reed and immediately received expert communication and crystal-clear expectation management. I knew I made the right choice and within two days, we forged a strong attorney-client relationship. Often, the legal process takes time and from the preparation to the hearing, patience is paramount (a marathon and not a sprint). This period can be challenging and during such time, Bemis, Roach, and Reed remained accessible and provided highly-effective legal counsel. Assuming I am one of their many clients, I always felt that I was their priority. A special "thank you" to my dedicated Bemis, Roach and Reed Team (Amber Woods, Lloyd Bemis, and Daniel Messenger) for their individual and collective preparation and execution. read more

I was very pleased with Lonnie Roach and his whole team at Bemis, Roach & Reed. Lonnie was wonderful to work with. Not only is he a highly competent attorney, he is also a very compassionate individual. I was helped by a number of support staff (Sammie, Craig) and they were all very nice people. I was having to deal with some very stressful matters, and it helped to work with people who were both professional and caring. They were prompt at returned my calls and I was always able to speak to somebody about my case. They answered my questions and reassured me when I was getting stressed. (Lonnie is very patient!) All was taken care of at exactly the right time. I was happy with the way they handled my case and I was very happy with it's resolution. They took so much of the worry out of the process. I would definitely recommend them, these are the people you want on your side. Flo read more

I was very fortunate to choose Bemis, Roach & Reed with my Social security disability claim. After an initial conference call they said that they felt sure something could be done, and told us (my wife and I) how everything should work. I was also fortunate to have a good doctor standing along with me. Don't get the idea that once you sign the papers you can sit back and wait - there are things you can do, and information you can retrieve faster than a simple email request for medical information. Both my wife and I did our best to copy/.PDF and send along any and all information we had or could get as well. Our contact, Trisha, was always polite and quick to reply to any and all questions. All-in-all, this firm works like a well oiled machine, or, even better - the 2004 Red Sox. End result: Success on our first attempt at getting disability! read more

i am wowed by greg reed. he handled my son's disability case & was patient with the government process through 2+ years. he is so compassionate with his clients, and so very skilled walking the tightrope of government process. i HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who has need to place a social security disability claim. i wasn't with much hope that my son would prevail, despite his profound disabilities, but with mr. reed's skill my son won & was granted 2 1/2 years of back payment. (which had been denied by the government in 3 hearings prior to the judicial hearing finally scheduled). greg was calm & reassuring throughout the entire time. he communicated so well with my son throughout the entire process & let us know, concretely, all the things we could do to help win the case. my family is deeply grateful for mr. reed's taking on the case. read more