Bowman, De Pree & Murphy - Davenport, IA

Experienced Disability Representation in the Quad Cities

Securing the federal disability assistance you deserve can be an incredibly daunting and stressful task. At Bowman, De Pree and Murphy, located in Davenport, Iowa, clients find a compassionate and highly experienced legal team dedicated exclusively to disability advocacy. For decades, the firm has represented individuals across Southwest Iowa and Western Illinois, helping them navigate the confusing federal systems of the Social Security Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Whether you are submitting an initial application or appealing a complex denial, finding a lawyer who specializes solely in disability claims is the most critical decision you can make.

Focused Disability Advocacy Services

By specializing exclusively in disability and veterans benefit programs, Bowman, De Pree and Murphy delivers deep technical knowledge in several essential practice areas:

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

SSDI is a federal program designed to provide monthly financial assistance to workers who have paid into the system but can no longer work due to a severe medical condition. The team at Bowman, De Pree and Murphy helps clients collect medical records, document their work history, and prove their residual functional capacity to meet the strict legal requirements. If you need to find an attorney to help file an application or represent you at a disability hearing, their partners offer robust advocacy at every stage.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Appeals

Unlike SSDI, SSI is a needs-based program for low-income individuals, seniors, and disabled children. Denials are common due to complex resource limits and strict medical criteria. The firm's attorneys specialize in handling SSI appeals, representing clients at administrative hearings, and correcting technical errors in financial calculations to secure the maximum monthly benefit allowed by law.

Veterans Disability Benefits

Our service members sacrifice so much to protect our nation, yet many find it difficult to secure VA disability benefits upon returning home. Bowman, De Pree and Murphy is deeply committed to assisting veterans through the VA claims process, from establishing service connection for medical conditions to appealing low disability ratings or fighting for individual unemployability benefits.

Meet Our Dedicated Attorneys

The firm's strength lies in the specialized, decades-long experience of its partners:

• Micheal DePree: Specializing in Social Security Disability law at the firm since 1992, Micheal has practiced since 1984. He has worked with Iowa Legal Aid, serving as lead counsel in prominent class-action lawsuits protecting consumer and disability rights, and has lectured for NOSSCR for over twenty years.
• Thad Murphy: An Iowa native, Thad graduated with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2000. He has limited his career exclusively to disability law and is a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives.

Contact Bowman, De Pree and Murphy Today

If you are looking to find a lawyer who will passionately defend your right to disability or VA benefits, contact Bowman, De Pree and Murphy. Their office on West 53rd Street in Davenport is easy to access, and they offer a free consultation for all new clients. Because they work on a contingency fee basis, you will pay no upfront legal fees unless they successfully secure your benefits. Call today to schedule your evaluation.