Pete Trosclair is a Social Security disability attorney at Progress Disability Lawyers in Dallas, Texas.
Pete was born and raised in a small Louisiana town near the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 60 miles southwest of New Orleans. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and received an honorable discharge.
His legal career began at a corporate law firm handling high-end commercial litigation involving cases valued in the tens to hundreds of millions of dollars, where he advanced to lead-associate roles managing complex briefing and depositions. He found particular fulfillment leading the firm’s pro bono division.
Pete later transitioned to personal injury law, establishing his own firm to represent clients in trucking accidents, motor vehicle collisions, mass torts, pharmaceutical litigation, class actions, and civil rights cases across federal and state courts. He has successfully resolved numerous personal injury matters exceeding $1,000,000.
In recent years, Pete expanded his practice to focus on disabled and severely injured individuals seeking Social Security disability benefits. He believes his background in complex litigation provides distinct advantages as a Social Security disability attorney.
Education & Military Service
- University of California, San Diego (B.A., 1998)
- University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2001)
- U.S. Navy (1990–1993, Honorable Discharge)
Professional Admissions & Affiliations
- Approved Representative before the Social Security Administration
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR)
- All Texas State Courts
- Northern District of Texas Federal Court
- Eastern District of Texas Federal Court
- Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals