I have practiced primarily in tye area of Social Security Disability claims for over 25 years. In 1982 I had the privilege of clerking for the United States Magistrate of the US District Court, Western Division of Arkansas. In this capacity I researched and drafted opinions for Social Security Disability cases which had been appealed to Federal Court. In my private practice, established in 1986, I have focused on Social Security Disability claims. I represent claimants at all levels of the process including hearings, Appeals Council and US District Court appeals. I have presented seminars to lawyers on Social Security Disability law issues. I am a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives. I also practice in the area of Veteran's Disability Compensation and Pension claims. I am accredited to practice before the Veteran's Administration, admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and I am a member of the National Organization of Veterans Advocates.