Attorneys

LAURA SigaUd | ASSOCIATE

lsigaud@doyleseelbach.com

737.707.3798

Laura has been practicing law in the State of Texas since 2003 and spent the first 19 years of her career in administrative law and policy advocacy on Capitol Hill. She then took her skills and experience into insurance defense work representing individuals and businesses involved in lawsuits by third parties. Laura is admitted in all four federal district courts of Texas, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and enjoys traveling to South America, spending time with family, and creating art.

Representative Experience

  • Represented insured individuals and companies involved in commercial motor vehicle accidents, breach of contract disputes, premises liability claims, Deceptive Trade and Practices Act claims, wrongful death and survivor actions, and landlord-tenant claims.

  • Represented physicians, nurses, and veterinarians in Texas State Board actions.

  • Represented Plaintiffs in cases against the Social Security Administration.

Education

South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas

  • J.D., 2002

Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi

  • B.A., 1996

Awards and Recognition

  • Super Lawyers Rising Star — 2011

Publications and Speaking Engagements

  • November 22, 2021: Faculty Member – American Bar Association “The Importance of Expert Testimony: What to Expect During SSA Hearings.”

  • September 15, 2021:  Panel Speaker – SSA National Disability Forum – https://www.ssa.gov/ndf/

  • 2018 – Organizer and Speaker – FOSSCR 25th Anniversary Continuing Legal Education Conference – Dallas, Texas

  • 2015 Washington D.C. National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives – co-presenter with Mike Kelly “Disrupting the Path to Denial.”

  • 2016 Fifth Circuit Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives – co-presenter with Mike Kelly “Disrupting the Path to Denial.”

  • Opinion Published on Expert Witnesses Appearing by Telephone at Hearings, NOSSCR Newsletter, October 2013.

  • Seminar Presentations in Social Security Disability Law: Four Examples of Vocational Expert Cross-Examination., Social Security Disability Law Forum, New York, NY June 8, 2007

Professional Organizations

  • National Board of Legal Specialty Certification – current Board member and Examiner

  • National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives – Sustaining Member since 2003

  • Fifth Circuit Organization Social Security Claimants Representatives – President 2017-2018; 2008-present– Sustaining Member

  • Dallas Area Social Security Claimants Attorneys – Vice-President (2009-2010, 2014-2015), President 2011-2013); Treasurer (2016-2022)

 Board Certifications

  • Board Certified in Social Security Disability law – National Board of Legal Specialty Certification: Nov. 2010 - August 2022