The social security attorneys and staff at Lemoine Law Firm have a reputation for helping thousands of people throughout the south get their social security disability benefits. In fact, most clients come to the firm on the recommendation of former clients, who praise the firm for their honesty, integrity, compassion and prompt service.
When you’re working with the social security attorneys at Lemoine Law Firm, you will benefit from having a former United States Social Security Administration Judge, with experience on both sides of the bench, working on your case.
Our Attorneys
Peter J. Lemoine – Attorney, Former Social Security Judge
Prior to entering private practice as a social security disability attorney in 1997, Peter J. Lemoine served as a Social Security Administrative Judge for seven years. His practice is devoted entirely to social security disability law, and he has helped thousands secure social security disability benefits.
Lemoine has penned articles on social security law for the Louisiana Law Review and West’s Social Security Reporting Service, and he has appeared as topic presenter at numerous seminars on social security law. He also served as an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern State University from 1995-97.
He completed undergraduate studies at Northwestern State University and attended Louisiana State University Law Center, from which he received his Juris Doctorate in 1979. He was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar the same year and has also been admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana.
Lemoine has served as the Seminar Chair and currently serves on the Legal Services for Purposes of Disability Committee of the Louisiana State Bar Association, he is also a member of the Baton Rouge, Avoyelles Parish and American Bar Associations, as well as the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives.
A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Mr. Lemoine is an active member of his church and a number of faith-based organizations; as well as an avid equestrian, tennis player and vintage sports car enthusiast.
Peter J. Lemoine, Jr. – Associate Attorney
Peter began working at the firm in 2020, shortly after receiving his Juris Doctor Degree in Law from Southern University Law Center, and he received his license to practice law in Louisiana 2021.
Prior to being admitted to the Louisiana State Bar, Peter served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the 12th Judicial Court of Louisiana; where, in addition to his duties at Lemoine Law Firm, he currently as an Assistant District Attorney.
Outside of work, Peter is active in his church and volunteers with the Humane Society. He enjoys spending time participating in sports, hunting, and spending time with his family and his wife Madison.
Our Staff
Annie Lemoine Newton – Social Security Disability Representative
Annie began working at the firm in 2011 and received her Juris Doctor Degree from Southern University Law Center in 2016.
She has been a member of the National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR), and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSCR) since 2016; and in 2018 she became an Eligible for Direct Payment Non-Attorney (EDPNA) Representative.
Annie’s favorite part of her job is giving people hope when they are most in need. While many struggle with accepting that their health has declined to a point that they can no longer work, Annie enjoys helping them realize that this is not the end, it’s simply the beginning to a different phase in their life.
Annie has been a CASA volunteer since 2019, she serves as Children’s liturgy leader, ACTS Community Volunteer, and she is a member on the Cottonport, La. mayor’s commission for women.
Outside of her professional and volunteer work, Annie enjoys spending time with her husband Paul, and three daughters.
Amanda Dixon
Case Manager
Danielle Guillot
Social Security Technical Specialist
Darla Descant
Medical Records Submission
Mary Jo Lemoine
Case Assistant
Not Pictured:
Julian Wright – Receptionist/Assistant
Mary Laborde – Case Manager
Stephen Scott – Intake Specialist
Hannah Aymond – Medical Summaries