Thomas W. Durkin

Thomas W. Durkin is a Wisconsin lawyer with more than 25 years of legal experience. He focuses on Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, personal injury law, and workers’ compensation cases at Durkin Law Offices. Over the course of his career, he has helped thousands of individuals secure the benefits and compensation they deserve. He has handled well over 1,000 disability and SSI hearings, hundreds of workers’ compensation hearings, and several jury trials. His experience also includes arguing cases in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and handling matters before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. He is known for careful preparation, strong advocacy, and clear communication in every case he takes.

Thomas earned his J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1994. He also completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990.

Thomas has taken an active role in improving the legal system for disability claimants. He served on the Social Security Disability Working Group Committee for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and helped rewrite local rules for these cases. He is a member of the Racine County Bar Association, the Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American Bar Association, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives.

Thomas has published guides that explain Social Security Disability, SSI, and childhood SSI in clear terms, in addition to representing clients in hearings. His work has earned him recognition as an elite Social Security Disability lawyer and as one of the National Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Through steady preparation and determined advocacy, he stands beside his clients at every stage of the legal process and works hard to protect their rights and secure fair results.

Thomas W. Durkin approaches each case with professionalism, compassion, and a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcome under the law. Clients rely on his guidance and experience in complex legal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Durkin Law Offices
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
• Member, Racine County Bar Association
• Member, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

• Valparaiso University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wisconsin
  Bachelor of Arts

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