Practice Summary
Ms. Dugas advises clients on Social Security disability matters, providing independent, informed counsel to individuals on the legal aspects of their disability claims. She has particular experience representing clients with auto-immune diseases, such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C.
Education
J.D., Tulane Law School, cum laude, 2001
B.A., University of Vermont, 1997
Bar Admissions
Alabama, 2005
Louisiana, 2001
Professional Memberships
Birmingham Bar Association
National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, Member
Publications
Co-Author: "New Dilemmas as patients live longer and side effects take hold," HIV Clinician, Fall 2004.
Co-Author: "Was HIPAA a hurricane or just hot air? We sort it out for you," HIV Clinician, Spring 2004.
Co-Author: "New Guidelines: Clinicians should incorporate HIV prevention into ongoing care of patients," HIV Clinician, Fall 2003.
