Atty. John R. Heard
John R. Heard received his B.A. with honors from the University of Texas in 1971, and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin Law School with honors in 1975.
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John R. Heard is a Partner based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Heard & Smith, LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on ssd, securities, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court Court, Western Dis (1975). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1975) and University of Texas (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Antonio and American. Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John R. Heard received his B.A. with honors from the University of Texas in 1971, and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin Law School with honors in 1975
- In Law School, Mr. Heard was on the Law Review, and also served as a Teaching Quizmaster
- After serving as law clerk for a United States District Court Judge, he began his own law practice in San Antonio in 1976
- Mr. Heard is a frequent lecturer at legal seminars addressing social security issues
- He has successfully represented Social Security claimants for over 30 years
- Mr. Heard is the Past President of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives and is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- He is licensed to practice in all Texas Courts, the Federal Courts of the Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Court of Veterans Appeals
- He was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States in 2001
- He is a maintaining member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, and is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation
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SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Antonio are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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