Reviews

Honestly, when it came time to apply for disability a number of thoughts and feelings ran through my mind. I had a hard time applying for short term disability with my work and all the legal jargon flies over my head. My father for my entire life has had a debilitating physical condition and has been on disability and I have heard the horror stories from him and other about how hard it is to get. Personally, my disability is not as apparent as someone who is missing part of their foot and has degenerative disc disease. What was going to happen to me? Was a lawyer going to be helpful? Was I going to be able to understand them when they talked to me? I researched lawyers for about a month. I had suggestions from well meaning friends and family, google, and a number of websites before I found the Law Offices of Russell J Goldsmith. There were 2 reasons I originally decided to go with his team. 1. This is what Mr. Goldsmith does. He IS a social security disability lawyer. Hes been doing it for years. He is not a ______ lawyer and does this on the side. This gave me the confidence that if anyone knew what they were doing, it would be him. 2. When I called to do a primary interview and see what it would entail to hire Mr. Goldsmith I spoke to a woman named Taylor. She is one of three amazing woman that I dealt with during my time with Mr. Goldsmith but she was my first impression. She didn't give me a bunch of legal jargon, she talked like a human. I knew I made the right choice. I was warned this was going to take a long time, it's the government and the government does not move quickly but she promised the team would be with me the entire way. Nicole and Jenna helped me fill out any paperwork, update the SSD on my behalf, answer any questions I might have had, anticipate questions before I had them and they always responded to me within a few hours very rarely if ever was it the next day. In the end it took about 11 months, but they got the approval they initially told me would take over a year, maybe two. In conclusion I would recommend this team of generally amazing people to anyone who doesn't know where to start, has hit a road block, or just needs a helping hand in filing their disability paperwork or any appeals they may have to file. This team will have your back.

I highly recommend the Law Offices of Russell J. Goldsmith. Mr. Goldsmith and his office staff are incredible! They did a great job for my family - better than I ever expected!

We have worked with Diane Asbury for many years for our wills and our trust. She has always been easy to talk to, responsive and pro-active. We would definitely recommend her firm.

After developing a rare, debilitating neurological disorder, my physicians and I concluded that it was unlikely that I’d be able to work in the foreseeable future (or ever). I had the endorsements of 4 different specialists, so I proceeded with the application process for SSDI. Unbeknownst to me, the system is designed to deny the majority of “qualified” applicants. My disability was denied, without them even reviewing the hundreds of pages of documentation that I submitted. At this point, I knew that I would require the expertise of an experienced disability attorney to file an appeal for me. I thoroughly reviewed multiple law firms, finally selecting the services of attorney Russell Goldsmith. From the moment I called his office, wondering if he would accept my difficult case, I knew I’d made the correct decision. His dedicated paralegal, Nicole, meticulously documented every word of our initial 1 hour phone evaluation. She would serve as my personal liaison throughout the entire complex process. Without going into detail, I will simply tell you that Mr. Goldsmith and his small team of assistants are fantastic! I was stunned by the genuine care displayed, cordial demeanor, and VERY prompt correspondence with me, throughout the preparation for my hearing. The professionalism, diligence, and knowledge of the intricacies of disability law....well, I’m at a loss for words. I won my appeal, receiving a full disability decision with retro benefits (money) that I didn’t know I was entitled to. I highly, highly recommend this law firm. If you’re contemplating filing for disability, you won’t find a better attorney than Russell Goldsmith! Don’t make the mistake that I made, believing I could do this on my own. Believe me, you NEED an attorney, and this is the attorney who does it best.

My wife and I hired attorney Bakis for a case which many people said we could not win. This was a very difficult and complex case. During the case she was very professional. She always responded to emails and telephone calls in a timely manner and answered all of our questions. She was consistent throughout the several months of the case. She gave good council and we did win the case. I would hire her again.

Family Law is complicated and emotional. I had a very difficult case and Attorney Bakis was dedicated, reliable, honest and compassionate. Maintaining effective communication with her clients is a top priority. Even when I had just a simple question, it was answered quickly and with kindness and understanding. In the office and the courtroom, she is well organized, and very attentive to details. Throughout my custody trial, Attorney Bakis never wavered and her educational background and experience in the courtroom were remarkable. I cannot compliment Attorney Bakis enough for all her hard work and expertise exhibited during my custody case.