Jennifer Scherf-Cook
Bailey & Galyen Attorneys at LawJennifer is very driven; which helps her be a strong and effective advocate for her clients. She believes in treating people who find themselves unable to work with dignity and respect while providing excellent representation and personal service.Born and raised in the North Dallas area; Jennifer graduated from Plano Sr. High in 1993. Four years later, she received her Bachelor of Science degrees in Criminal Justice, Business Law and English from UNT. Following college, she took two years off to begin her family before continuing her education and going to law school at SMU. In 2003, she was awarded a Juris Doctor degree, and was licensed. In law school, Jennifer was a member of the Moot Court Board as well as treasurer for the Environmental Law Society. During school and in the 10 years she has been licensed; Jennifer has been fortunate enough to clerk for a criminal judge, gain a variety of experience at a general law firm, and she focused on employment and family law before discovering her love for disability. Finding an interest in both the medical aspects of this area of law; as well as enjoying working closely with people; she has chosen to focus exclusively in the field of Social Security Disability since 2004.
- Social Security Disability
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Workers' Compensation
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- DUI & DWI
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Energy, Oil & Gas Law
- Utilities
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Asbestos & Mesothelioma
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- 18-Wheeler Accident
- Auto Accident
- Car Accident
- Slip & Fall
- Premises Liability
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Texas
- English: Spoken, Written
- Managing Attorney Social Security Disability Benefits
- Bailey & Galyen Attorney's at Law
- Current
- SMU Dedman School of Law
- J.D.
- Honors: Honors: Member, Moot Court Board Honors: Treasurer, Environmental Law Society
- University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
- B.S. | Criminal Justice, Business Law and English
- State Bar of Texas  # 24041872
- Member
- Current
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR)
- Member
- Current
- DOSSCR & The Dallas Bar Association
- Member
- Current