Law Offices of John V. Hogan

05/22/2023

Last week NFL and activist legend Jim Brown passed away. I knew he was in the movies, but didn't know he was in 40!
I had the privilege of speaking on the same panel as he at a Sports Law Symposium at Santa Clara Law School a few years back. RIP.

09/10/2019

If a person has a significant balance problem with a risk of falling, it seems their work restrictions from working around hazardous machinery or at heights should be “all the time” not just “occasionally”.

07/09/2019

Working on a case in Federal Court. Client was in an accident and had severe fractures to his arm. Had nine surgeries over the course of several years, and several consultations because he wanted to have his arm amputated because the pain was so bad. Judge said his complaints of pain weren't supported by the record! (Do they read their own decisions?)

09/29/2017

I recently obtained a remand from the U.S.District Court on a case I had to appeal twice. The Order stated that the case was remanded (again) because the Administrative Law Judge failed to follow the Court's previous Order. So, I am thinking that the Social Security Judge needs to contact the President to see if he qualifies for a pardon for failing to follow a Federal Court Order?

08/08/2016

I was interviewed in this piece about the upcoming move of the North Atlanta Hearing Office.
http://www.11alive.com/news/investigations/judge-questioned-over-role-to-move-office-that-will-benefit-him/288441032

05/23/2016

Congressional Report showing NFL trying to (adversely) affect concussion studies and brain research. Some things never change!

Congressional investigators have concluded that top NFL health officials waged an improper, behind-the-scenes campaign to influence a U.S. government research study on football and brain disease.

02/18/2016

"kicking ass and taking names!" Yesterday we received three decisions from US District Court overturning the denial decisions of three different Social Security judges. Unfortunately these clients have had to wait way too long for the benefits they are entitled to.

11/06/2015

Ok, it's officially "Love Your Lawyer Day." So, send me some love!

09/28/2015

Proud to announce that in the past couple of weeks we have been successful in having disability granted for three former NFL players. I'm proud because in each case the NFL Retirement Plan had previously denied their disability claims. Have to say I am also sad, as the medical problem which ultimately showed that they were totally and permanently disabled is serious cognitive decline due to concussions.

04/24/2015

Judge Brody has approved the NFL concussion settlement. Now we have to see if anyone files an appeal. They have 30 days. Happy for clients who will get money. Very disappointed for the majority of NFL clients and friends who will not despite the fact that head injuries have significantly impacted their lives (as well as their families.)

03/30/2015

Our firm has been privileged to represent LGBT clients. We are thinking about declining the representation of bigots.