Atty. Tom Lemley
Tom Lemley is the principal attorney and owner of Bridgepoint Law Firm. Tom was born and raised in St.
Social Security Disability & More Attorney · Serving St. Louis, MO · 38+ Years Experience
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About Tom Lemley at a Glance
Tom Lemley is a Member based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Bridgepoint Law Firm. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on ssd. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1988) and Illinois (1989). Educated at University of Missouri, Columbia (J.D. Missouri, 1988) and University of Missouri, Columbia (B.S. Graduation, 1980). Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Tom Lemley
- Tom Lemley is the principal attorney and owner of Bridgepoint Law Firm
- Tom was born and raised in St. Louis and earned his undergraduate and law degrees at Mizzou
- After law school, Tom served as a Law Clerk to a Federal District Judge before accepting a litigation position as an Assistant Missouri Attorney General
- He later joined a law firm in Clayton as an associate and later became a partner
- In 1995, Tom and his wife joined the Peace Corps, serving as volunteers in Ukraine
- Tom went on to manage projects for the Alliance to Save Energy, the International Rescue Committee and other US-based non-profits in Eastern Europe and Western Asia
- Tom later rejoined his former partners in Clayton, until 2012, when he started Bridgepoint Law Firm, where he focuses on helping clients win their claims for Social Security Disability
- A St. Louis native, Tom lives in Webster Groves with his wife and two children
- Favorite activities are fishing and camping in the Ozarks with friends and family
- Tom proudly serves on the board of directors of Missouri River Relief
- PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ADMISSIONS Missouri Bar Association Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives
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Tom Lemley's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tom Lemley handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Louis.
Social Security Disability in St. Louis
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Louis
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
St. Louis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Louis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in St. Louis Choose Tom Lemley
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Tom Lemley's practice in the field of ssd.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Tom Lemley brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri and Illinois, Tom Lemley can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused SSD Practice
Concentrating on ssd means Tom Lemley's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in St. Louis
A St. Louis-based practice means Tom Lemley attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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