Some Professional Opinions from the Bench and Bar about Dr. William Houston Reed
"Dr. Reed is, in my opinion, one of the best, if not the best, vocational experts I have encountered. When I do my lecture on vocational experts to new Judges, I always have Dr. Reed in mind as the model VE. He is an expert's expert; he only responds to the question he is asked (lots of training in Federal Court, no doubt). He is extremely knowledgeable of the job markets, the DOT, etc., and gives very reliable testimony. I cannot say enough for Dr. Reed's competency."
The Honorable David G. Hatfield, Chief Administrative Law Judge, Retired, Hearing Office Chief Judge, Seven Fields, PA, and national trainer for new ALJs.
"Dr. William Houston Reed appeared before me in hundreds of Social Security Disability Hearings as a Vocational Expert. His education and experience together with his ability to independently observe the interaction between witnesses and Judges gives Dr. Reed a unique insight of why certain claimants receive a favorable decision and others don’t."
The Honorable Ronald A. Marks, Chief Administrative Law Judge, Retired.
"For over 25 semesters, Dr. Reed has wisely counseled my law students through their mock ALJ/VE witness [Social Security Disability] hearings; an important part of their advocacy training. His insights are always on point and are rooted in the law, ethics, understanding of people, and good practice all around."
Stella L. Smetanka, Clinical Professor of Law, Retired, University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
"For 40 years, Dr. Reed has been a Vocational Expert in Social Security Disability hearings and personal injury cases. Dr. Reed's experience dates from the earliest days of the regular use of vocational experts in SSDI/SSI and civil litigation cases. It was my privilege to first work with Dr. Reed then, and I have found his advice and guidance extremely helpful ever since."
Thomas A. Berret, Esquire (Retired as Partner and Litigation Department Chairman), Of-Counsel, Meyer Unkovic & Scott, Pittsburgh, PA., Best Lawyers in America-Personal Injury; Martindale Hubble rated "AV"; Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County.
"Dr. Reed is, in my opinion, one of the best, if not the best, vocational experts I have encountered. When I do my lecture on vocational experts to new Judges, I always have Dr. Reed in mind as the model VE. He is an expert's expert; he only responds to the question he is asked (lots of training in Federal Court, no doubt). He is extremely knowledgeable of the job markets, the DOT, etc., and gives very reliable testimony. I cannot say enough for Dr. Reed's competency."
The Honorable David G. Hatfield, Chief Administrative Law Judge, Retired, Hearing Office Chief Judge, Seven Fields, PA, and national trainer for new ALJs.
"Dr. William Houston Reed appeared before me in hundreds of Social Security Disability Hearings as a Vocational Expert. His education and experience together with his ability to independently observe the interaction between witnesses and Judges gives Dr. Reed a unique insight of why certain claimants receive a favorable decision and others don’t."
The Honorable Ronald A. Marks, Chief Administrative Law Judge, Retired.
"For over 25 semesters, Dr. Reed has wisely counseled my law students through their mock ALJ/VE witness [Social Security Disability] hearings; an important part of their advocacy training. His insights are always on point and are rooted in the law, ethics, understanding of people, and good practice all around."
Stella L. Smetanka, Clinical Professor of Law, Retired, University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
"For 40 years, Dr. Reed has been a Vocational Expert in Social Security Disability hearings and personal injury cases. Dr. Reed's experience dates from the earliest days of the regular use of vocational experts in SSDI/SSI and civil litigation cases. It was my privilege to first work with Dr. Reed then, and I have found his advice and guidance extremely helpful ever since."
Thomas A. Berret, Esquire (Retired as Partner and Litigation Department Chairman), Of-Counsel, Meyer Unkovic & Scott, Pittsburgh, PA., Best Lawyers in America-Personal Injury; Martindale Hubble rated "AV"; Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County.