Joseph Houle
Joseph Houle
When you call Levine Benjamin Law Firm for help with your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim, Managing Partner Joe Houle could be one of the first people you speak to.
Along with Managing Partner Gary Bimberg, Joe leads the Social Security Disability team at Levine Benjamin. They grew the firm’s disability law practice into the largest in Michigan, winning the most benefits for people of any firm based in the state, as measured by numbers directly from Social Security.
Joe and Gary make a point of speaking personally with every disability client, which means you and your case are guaranteed to get individual attention at our firm.
In Toledo, Traverse City and across Michigan and Ohio, from applying to appealing, we help you every step of the way.
Get a Lawyer Who Focuses on SSDI
Social Security has its own rules, courts and judges. You want someone who knows this system in depth.
Many lawyers practice several areas of law. Joe exclusively practices Social Security Disability law.
He also speaks about Social Security Disability to support groups and claimant organizations. He is a past president of the Disability Network–Oakland and Macomb.
Joe finds it especially rewarding to help people who are struggling when a health crisis leads to a money crisis.
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Learn More about Joe’s Background
Joe received his B.A. from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from the University of Detroit.
He’s licensed to practice in the State of Michigan and the United States Federal Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
He started at Levine Benjamin as a law clerk in 1991, became an associate attorney in 1993, and became a shareholder/director in 2000.
When he’s not practicing law, Joe enjoys biking, hiking, traveling and reading.
Joe’s Associations:
- State Bar of Michigan
- State Bar of Michigan – Social Security Section
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR)
You can start with Levine Benjamin by getting a free evaluation of your claim.
