
Sam Coring has been advocating for disabled workers at the administrative and federal appellate levels for 30 years. He has fought for his clients in federal district courts in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Texas, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He was lead counsel in the case of Leckenby v. Astrue, 487 F.3d 626 (8th Cir. 2007), that established important precedents regarding fibromyalgia disorder, consideration of treating source medical opinions, and proper analysis of daily activities evidence. At the administrative level, Sam has diligently represented thousands of disabled workers before administrative law judges. His legal experience and knowledge of disability law are combined with a genuine compassion for his clients. Sam’s earnest advocacy for the disabled is further inspired and informed by his wife’s struggle with medical disabilities.
