Matthew D. Lane, Jr. is committed to helping the citizens of Acadiana and Louisiana whose claims for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) have been denied. Disability law is all we do. And we have assisted hundreds of people obtain the Social Security benefits they deserve. The disability appeal process is long and complex, and when you are injured, sick, or severely depressed, it can be simply overwhelming. Matthew D. Lane, Jr. has the experience and tenacity to advocate for you at all levels of the disability appeal process, including Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearings, Appeals Council review, and appeals in United States District Court. Attorney Matthew Lane is licensed to practice law in the State of Louisiana. Attorney Lane is a Veteran of the Gulf War, where he served with the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division.
Since 2003
Since 2003
Since 2015
2010 - Current
Matthew D. Lane, Jr., LLC (formerly Ziegler & Lane, LLC)
2007 - 2010
Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, LLP
Represented clients involved in oil and gas, commercial, and general business litigation. Conducted oil and gas title examinations and drafted all manner of conveyance, curative, and servitude documents.
2004 - 2006
Juneau David, APLC
Defended clients in all aspects of personal injury, medical malpractice, professional negligence, environmental, and maritime litigation.
2003 - 2004
Advocacy Center
Provided free legal representation to individuals with disabilities.
2002 - 2003
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Worked directly for Judge Farnan in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware.
1999 - 2002
J.D. (2002) | law
Honors: summa cum laude; ranked first in graduating class.
1996 - 1998
B.A. (1998) | English
Honors: magna cum laude
Acadiana Profile Magazine
Acadiana Profile Magazine
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
