Brent L. Klender

About Attorney Brent L. Klender

Attorney Brent L. Klender is an experienced Social Security Disability attorney with nearly 25 years of legal experience representing individuals seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Licensed to practice law in both Indiana and Texas, Mr. Klender provides nationwide representation before the Social Security Administration (SSA), helping disabled individuals pursue the benefits they have earned.

Originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Brent Klender began practicing law in 2001, building a general law practice that included insurance disputes, civil litigation, family law, and Social Security Disability cases. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to advocating for individuals facing difficult legal and medical challenges.

In 2004, Mr. Klender relocated to Texas, where he joined Wayne Wright LLP. Drawing on his prior medical experience and passion for helping disabled individuals, he expanded his practice to focus extensively on Social Security Disability claims. Since then, he has represented clients throughout every stage of the disability claims process, including initial applications, reconsideration appeals, hearings before Administrative Law Judges (ALJs), Appeals Council reviews, and other proceedings before the Social Security Administration.

In addition to representing his own clients, Attorney Klender has frequently partnered with Wayne Wright LLP and other law firms across the United States to provide experienced representation during Social Security Disability hearings. His extensive experience before Administrative Law Judges has made him a trusted resource for attorneys seeking skilled advocacy in complex disability cases.

Because Social Security Disability is a federal program, qualified attorneys may represent claimants nationwide before the Social Security Administration. As a licensed attorney in both Indiana and Texas, Brent Klender assists clients across the United States through remote consultations, electronic case management, and representation before the SSA, making experienced legal counsel accessible regardless of where a client lives.

Over the course of his career, Attorney Klender has represented individuals with a wide range of disabling injuries and medical conditions, including:

• Lumbar spinal stenosis

• Cervical spine injuries and spinal fusion surgeries

• Amputations

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Hip replacement surgery

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)

• Multiple orthopedic injuries requiring surgery

He also represents clients living with chronic illnesses and long-term medical conditions such as:

• Coronary artery disease

• Congestive heart failure (CHF)

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

• Stroke (cerebrovascular accident)

• Peripheral neuropathy

• Fibromyalgia

• Arthritis

• Cancer and cancer treatment-related disabilities

• Chronic lung diseases

• Severe depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other serious mental health conditions

Attorney Klender understands that every disability claim is unique. He works closely with clients to develop strong medical evidence, navigate the complex Social Security Disability system, and present compelling cases designed to maximize the likelihood of a favorable outcome. Whether filing an initial SSDI or SSI application or appealing a denied claim, Brent L. Klender is dedicated to providing knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective legal representation to disabled individuals and their families throughout the United States.

Today, Mr. Klender continues to represent individuals in civil claims throughout Indiana and Texas, and disabled individuals before the Social Security Administration throughout the United States.

Mr. Klender is currently licensed to practice law in the States of Texas and Indiana, as well as before the United States District Courts of the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, Western and Southern District of Texas, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and The United States Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims.

As a duly licensed attorney in at least one State, the Federal Government allows attorneys to represent clients seeking federal disability benefits from agencies such as the Social Security Administration (SSA) throughout the United States.