Sean Phoebus, Esq.

Jr. Managing Attorney, Social Security Disability | Houston, Texas

Sean Phoebus is a Jr. Managing Attorney at Marc Whitehead & Associates, Attorneys at Law LLP, where he focuses on Social Security Disability claims, helping people fight back after their SSDI or SSI benefits have been wrongly denied. Before law school, Sean taught middle school English and math in Houston with Teach For America. That classroom experience shapes how he works with clients: clear explanations, steady communication, and no question too basic.

At a Glance

Role: Jr. Managing Attorney, Marc Whitehead & Associates
Practice focus: Social Security Disability (SSDI and SSI)
Law school: J.D., University of Houston Law Center, 2026
Undergraduate: Saint Louis University, cum laude, 2013 (English Literature, French, and International Relations)
Before law: Middle school English and math teacher, Teach For America, Houston
Law school leadership: Editor-in-Chief, Houston Business and Tax Law Journal
Bar admission: State Bar of Texas, 2026
Raised in: Missouri

From the Classroom to the Courtroom

Sean was raised in Missouri and moved to Houston after college to teach with Teach For America, where he taught middle school English and math. Teaching meant breaking down hard material, meeting people where they are, and staying with them until it made sense. He brings that same approach to disability law, where clients are often facing a confusing process at one of the hardest moments of their lives.

Leadership and Service in Law School

At the University of Houston Law Center, Sean served as Editor-in-Chief of the Houston Business and Tax Law Journal, the Law Center’s student-run journal of business, tax, and corporate law scholarship. He participated in the Law Center’s Military Justice Clinic, where students work under faculty supervision on behalf of service members and veterans facing military justice and adverse administrative actions. He also interned with the University of Houston’s Office of the General Counsel. He earned his J.D. in 2026 and joined Marc Whitehead & Associates following his admission to the State Bar of Texas.

Education and Background

Sean graduated cum laude from Saint Louis University in 2013 with a degree in English Literature, French, and International Relations. At SLU, he was involved in Residential Life and the Student Activities Board. He has called Houston home since joining Teach For America and is proud to serve clients across the greater Houston area.

“Teaching showed me that people do better when someone takes the time to explain what is happening and why. A denied disability claim is overwhelming. Our clients deserve someone who will walk them through it and fight for the benefits they earned.”

— Sean Phoebus

Experience

Jr. Managing Attorney, Social Security Disability, Marc Whitehead & Associates, 2026 to present
Legal Intern, Office of the General Counsel, University of Houston
Middle School English and Math Teacher, Teach For America, Houston

Educación

J.D., University of Houston Law Center, 2026
Saint Louis University, cum laude, 2013 (English Literature, French, International Relations)

Law School Activities

Editor-in-Chief, Houston Business and Tax Law Journal
Military Justice Clinic, University of Houston Law Center

Bar Admission

State Bar of Texas, October 30, 2026 (Bar No. 24157596)

Was your disability claim denied? Call our firm at 281-914-4940.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Sean Phoebus?

Sean Phoebus is a Jr. Managing Attorney at Marc Whitehead & Associates, Attorneys at Law LLP, a Houston-based disability law firm. He focuses on Social Security Disability claims, representing people whose SSDI or SSI benefits have been wrongly denied.

What kind of cases does Sean Phoebus handle?

Sean Phoebus focuses on Social Security Disability claims, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). He helps people whose applications have been denied through the appeals process.

Where did Sean Phoebus go to law school?

Sean earned his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 2026, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Houston Business and Tax Law Journal. He graduated cum laude from Saint Louis University in 2013.

What did Sean Phoebus do before becoming a lawyer?

Before law school, Sean taught middle school English and math in Houston with Teach For America. He moved to Houston from Missouri after graduating from Saint Louis University.

Is Sean Phoebus licensed to practice law in Texas?

Yes. Sean Phoebus is licensed by the State Bar of Texas, Bar No. 24157596.

How do I contact Sean Phoebus about a denied disability claim?

Call Marc Whitehead & Associates at 281-914-4940 or visit disabilitydenials.com.

Sean Phoebus, Esq., Jr. Managing Attorney at Marc Whitehead & Associates in Houston, Texas

Contacto

Sean Phoebus, Esq. Jr. Managing Attorney Marc Whitehead & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys at Law 403 Heights Blvd Houston, Texas 77007

Brooke I

Marc Whitehead & Associates estuvieron fantásticos. Nunca se rindieron. Mi equipo siempre estuvo ahí cada vez que necesitaba hacer una pregunta, y pregunté mucho. Mi caso de discapacidad tuvo que llegar hasta el juez administrativo y lucharon a mi lado durante todo el proceso. Muchísimas gracias a Erica Wilson, Barbara Milan, John Ríos y Kimberly Warren. Estoy más que agradecido.

Ree Harris

Agradezco el trabajo que la abogada Selina Valdez, Erica Wilson, John Ríos y Kimberly Warren han realizado en mi caso. Han sido muy diligentes y pacientes durante todo el proceso.

Joyce Pridgett

Quiero expresar mi más sincero agradecimiento a la Sra. Sarai Lora, mi gestora de casos en Marc Whitehead and Associates, por haberme ayudado de principio a fin hasta que finalmente me concedieron mi SSDI. La Sra. Kimberly Warren también desempeñó un papel fundamental en este proceso. Han sido tres largos años, pero ninguno de vosotros se rindió a la hora de ayudarme durante todo este tiempo. Muchísimas gracias; recomendaré a Marc Whitehead and Associates a cualquiera que necesite ayuda con el SSI, el SSDI y cualquier otra cuestión. Una vez más, muchísimas gracias. Joyce Pridgett

Smurf Fryar

Solo quiero dedicar un momento a dar las gracias a Melanie Donaldson y Anthony Vessel por ayudarme en la larga batalla que supuso la denegación de mi solicitud de prestación por incapacidad permanente. Se mantuvieron en contacto conmigo y me mantuvieron informado en todo momento. Recomendaré este bufete a todos mis amigos y conocidos del noreste de Florida. Gracias.

Ute Upshaw

10/10, muy atentos, ¡un equipo estupendo! Una vez más, muchas gracias a los colaboradores que se ocuparon de mi reclamación: Erica Wilson, Lupe Acevedo y Kimberly Warren.

Behzad Ebadtabrizi

Un profesional muy amable y extremadamente servicial, con el que fue muy fácil trabajar.

Nikki Green

El servicio que recibí fue fenomenal. Barbara Milan, Kimberly Warren y John Ríos me explicaron el proceso con mucho detalle y me ayudaron a reunir los documentos necesarios para mi caso. Erica Wilson estuvo en contacto constante conmigo durante todo el proceso a través de la aplicación y, por supuesto, mediante llamadas telefónicas cuando era necesario, lo que sin duda me ayudó, teniendo en cuenta toda la ansiedad que se siente durante este proceso. Mi abogado, Anthony Vessel, se mostró muy profesional, directo y conciso al representarme ante el juez en el tribunal, lo que se tradujo en un resultado favorable para mí. Recomiendo encarecidamente a Marc Whitehead & Associates.

Rebecca Rose

¡Qué experiencia tan increíble! Sarai Lora fue muy servicial, amable y nos proporcionó mucha información para ayudar a mi madre a conseguir la concesión de su prestación por discapacidad y la Seguridad Social. ¡Gracias!

Blake Williams

Alondra Pérez ha sido sencillamente increíble desde el primer día en que se convirtió en mi gestora de casos. Tiene una actitud proactiva y es un placer trabajar con ella. En mi opinión, se merecía un ascenso y un aumento de sueldo. Se merece todos los elogios y premios. Es un gran activo para esta empresa.