If your disability makes it difficult for you to leave your home, The Law Office of Dr. Bill LaTour makes it easy for you to get the help you need and will meet with you over the phone. You don’t even have to leave your house!
30+years helping disabled individuals and their families
No FeesUnless We Win
In the comfort of your home
You Don't Need To Leave Home!
Our team knows that a disabling condition can make leaving home a challenge. An experienced and compassionate member of our team will meet with you over the phone to walk you through the paperwork and everything you need to know in the comfort of your home.
Experience & Results You Can Trust
If you’re struggling to apply or appeal for disability benefits, The Law Office of Dr. Bill LaTour is a name you can trust. We’ve been helping disabled individuals and their families through the process for over 30 years and are dedicated to fighting for what you deserve!
No Fees Unless We Win
Founded by psychologist and attorney Dr. Bill LaTour, our team strongly believes that every person should have access to quality representation without having to worry about upfront fees and expensive hourly bills. That’s why our office works on a contingency fee basis, so you never owe us anything unless we win for you!
What We Do
Practice Areas
SSDI
Social Security Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits provide financial support to disabled individuals whose physical or mental condition prevents them from continuing their job or any type of work.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are designed to help disabled individuals with little income or resources pay for basic needs, such as shelter, food, and clothing.
For decades, Dr. Bill LaTour has been dedicated to helping Californians overcome difficulties in proving their disabilities and obtaining the benefits they need to make ends meet. While applying for Social Security should be easy, getting the benefits you need can be complicated and overwhelming.
Having representation from The Law Office of Dr. Bill LaTour can help you to navigate the process of applying for benefits or challenging a denied claim. Our team can step up to handle the hard part of your case so you can focus on what’s important: your physical and mental health. We are here to help those in need to obtain the disability benefits to which they’re entitled.
If you’re in need of help collecting SSDI or SSI benefits in Southern California, The Law Office of Dr. Bill LaTour is here to help. Give us a call or fill out our online form for a free review of your case today.
77%In fact, as many as 77% of those who apply for SSDI are denied on their first application for either medical or technical reasons.
46%Even after an initial hearing, only 46% of applicants finally get their benefits.
The law office of Dr Bill LaTour gave me peace of mind for the first time in a very long time. The constant anxiety of knowing I'm disabled but have no income or the ability to earn income anymore and watching my family suffer for something out of my control was killing me. Thrn the denial came. I felt hopeless but the same say Dr LaTours office took my case and for the first time in a long time I felt hope again. Thank you
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Very nice assistant with a lot of patience and reassurance while filling in my SSI application. Made me feel like the office is going to do a great job representing me
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When I called, they took my information, and less than an hour later, an agent from the office called to interview me; the whole process was very quick, and they were kind and patient.
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The Law Office of Bill LaTour's Representative Evwin was very professional and explained everything I needed to do to get this Process going. Thank You Evwin your help was amazing.
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From the first call 2 days ago until today, representative Devine's has been prompt, professional, and pleasant. In a word, she's is simply "devine"😉. I have had a lot of weight lifted off my shoulders.
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Everyone starting with the receptionist to the lawyers were greatly appreciated with there kindness and respect for my case
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The attorney I talked to was respectful patient kind and was willing to hear details⭐
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Thank You Elizabeth, Trisha and everyone I've spoken to at Law Office of Dr. Bill LaTour! Very pleased with the professionalism and the way everyone keeps in contact. If I can give 10 stars I would!
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Very professional and courteous. Their attention to detail regarding my situation was impressive.
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Always have taken care of my business calls for my case for social security claim. Thank you Dr Bill LaTour!!!
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California Disability Attorney and Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Bill LaTour
Dr. Bill LaTour founded The Law Office of Dr. Bill LaTour in 1994 with a clear mission: to help individuals across California secure the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits they need to move forward with stability and dignity. What sets Dr. LaTour apart is his rare combination of legal and clinical experience.
“I’ve always had an interest in serving people,” he says. “It’s very satisfying to me to help people put food on their table and pay their bills.”
As both a disability attorney and a licensed clinical psychologist, he understands the legal process, the medical evidence required by the Social Security Administration, and the emotional strain that can come with trying to prove a disability. His dual background allows him to build stronger claims and improve his clients’ chances of securing benefits.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.), William Howard Taft University
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology (1989)
Professional Experience
Admitted to the State Bar of California (1994)
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Author: Nine Tips to Navigating the Social Security Disability and SSI Process (2012)
We understand you may need some reassurance before deciding to make the call to get help filing your SSI or SSDI claim, or appealing a denied claim. When you work with The Law Office of Dr. Bill LaTour, you’re choosing a team that puts client communication and satisfaction above all else. We will walk you through each step of the process in a way that’s clear and understandable. Here’s what you can expect after you give us a call:
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You will be connected with one of our experienced team members who will ask you a few basic questions about your case and set up a time for an official consultation.
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In a free consultation with your own disability advocate, we’ll go over all the details of your case.
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If we’re able to take your case, we’ll follow your consultation with a series of meetings, gathering documents and evidence to support your claim.
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After we submit your application, there is a wait period while the SSA reviews your case. While we’ll always call you as soon as there’s a development with your claim, you’re welcome to call at any point in this time with any questions you may have.
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As soon as we hear from the SSA about your case, we will call you immediately to share the news. If your claim is approved, it can take up to 2 months to receive your first check.
Above everything else, we want our clients to feel cared for and heard. You can count on us to always communicate with you the status of your claim. If you have any questions about your application, all you have to do is reach out to us, and someone will be on the line to help.