Peter A. Gorton

Peter A. Gorton: Attorney with Nixon Disability Law
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
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Biography

Attorney Peter Gorton is the principal owner of Lachman & Gorton (NY), and of Counsel to Nixon Disability Law (AZ). He has been practicing law for 41 years. His primary practice is Social Security Disability which includes hearings before the Administrative Law Judges, but also appeals to the United States Federal District Court. In addition to Social Security Disability, Peter handles personal injury cases including car wrecks and construction accidents.

Peter brings well over 75 cases a year to the United States Federal District Court and has taken cases to the United States 2nd Circuit Court (one step below the United States Supreme Court).

For many years, Lachman & Gorton represented lenders, but Peter changed the firm’s mission to represent individuals with disabilities as he found it more satisfying to help those in need.

“The most enjoyable work we do is working with those who have disabilities, that are denied their benefits from governmental agencies and bringing those cases before judges to get benefits for our client,” Peter says.

Peter received his undergraduate degree from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, and his law degree from Washington & Lee in Lexington, Virginia.

He has also been involved in the community and served on the board of directors of several organizations, most notably the Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier.
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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Social Security Disability
  • Social Security Disability Insurance
  • Social Security Appeals
  • Supplemental Security Income
  • Social Security
  • Veterans Disability Law
  • Veterans Appeals
  • Veterans Benefits

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Washington & Lee; Washington & Lee
Year of First Admission:
1976
Admission:
1976, New York
Birth Information:
1949
ISLN:
906965342

Payment Information

Credit Cards Accepted
Other - No Fee Unless We Win - Contingency
Other Information
Free initial consultation

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (17 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
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4.0/5.0 (1 review)

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4.9/5.0 (14 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

During this very difficult time of my life Peter Gordon and his staff were very helpful and professional. The Social Security Disability application and appeal process are very taxing and long and Mr....

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