Marc Whitehead – Houston Disability & Insurance Benefits Attorney
Marc Whitehead is a Houston-based disability attorney with 12 offices located across Texas and the founder of Marc Whitehead & Associates, Attorneys at Law LLP, a Texas law firm focused on helping individuals secure the disability and insurance benefits they deserve.
For more than 30 years, Marc has represented clients across Texas and nationwide who are unable to work due to serious medical conditions. His practice is devoted to holding insurance companies and government agencies accountable when they deny valid claims.
Marc is board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and board-certified in Social Security Disability Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy—a rare dual certification that reflects his depth of experience in both litigation and disability law.
Practice Areas
Marc leads a focused practice in:
- Social Security Disability (SSDI & SSI) – Houston & Texas claims and appeals
- Long-Term Disability Insurance Claims (ERISA & Individual Policies)
- Veterans Disability Benefits (VA Claims & Appeals)
- Disability Insurance Claims for Physicians and Professionals
- Elder Law & Medicaid Planning (secondary practice area)
From initial applications to federal court appeals, his firm handles every stage of the disability claims process.
Proven Results in Disability and Insurance Claims
Marc has built his reputation on results. Over the course of his career, he has:
- Helped recover millions of dollars in Social Security disability, long-term disability, and insurance benefits
- Represented thousands of disabled clients across Texas and the United States
- Conducted 1,000+ Social Security Disability hearings and more than 50 jury trials
- Successfully handled claims involving major insurers such as Unum, Hartford, Prudential, Cigna, and Aetna
His firm regularly overturns denied claims and secures back pay and ongoing monthly benefits for clients who were previously told “no.”
Recognized Authority in Disability Law
Marc is a published author and educator in disability and insurance law. His books include:
- The Social Security Disability Puzzle
- Disability Insurance Policies: How to Unravel the Mystery and Prove Your Claim
- Veterans Disability Claims: Strategies for a Winning Campaign
- Elder Law & Medicaid Made Simple
He also hosts The Successful Barrister podcast and speaks to attorneys, physicians, and financial professionals on disability claims strategy and insurance company practices.
Client-Centered Approach
Marc understands that a disability claim is more than paperwork—it’s a turning point in a person’s life. Clients often come to him overwhelmed, financially stressed, and uncertain about their future.
His firm focuses on:
- Taking over the burden of dealing with insurers and government agencies
- Building detailed, evidence-driven cases that meet strict legal standards
- Guiding clients step-by-step through a complex and often frustrating process
Why Houston, Texas Clients Choose Marc Whitehead
- 30+ years of experience in disability and insurance claims
- Dual board certifications in trial law and Social Security disability law
- Proven success recovering significant benefits for disabled clients
- Deep knowledge of insurance company tactics and denial strategies
- A Texas-based firm with national reach
Speak With a Houston, Texas Disability Attorney
If your Social Security disability claim, long-term disability claim, or insurance benefit has been denied, or if you are preparing to file, Marc Whitehead provides experienced, strategic representation to help you secure the benefits you earned.
