Law Office of Mike Gertner

“A few years ago I was at the lowest point in my life. I could barely function. Despite medical evidence of my disability, I was denied benefits. That is when I went to Mr. Gertner for help. As we discussed my claim, I was impressed by all the professional experience he had. He was encouraging, and told me to continue to document my ongoing medical treatment. The first judge to hear my case denied my claim. Mr. Gertner told me not to give up, and that he would continue to fight for me for as long as it took. He discovered errors in this judge’s decision and wrote a careful and convincing argument to the appeals council. As a result I was granted a second hearing before a different judge. When Mr. Gertner presented all the information (he had spent months of work on my case), the new judge made a favorable decision on my claim. Mr. Gertner was my lifeline throughout this difficult ordeal. His legal assistant Sheri was wonderful too. She was friendly, competent, and kind and never seemed to tire of my frequent questions and calls. I would highly recommend this experienced, caring, and hardworking attorney.
5 11 years ago (19-12-2015)

As a therapist, I have always believed that everyone sits on both sides of the help-desk at some point. Yet when illness struck and I needed help, my family found that supportive services and Long-Term Disability benefits are inaccessible by design. So despite the backing of my workplace and medical team, the LTD insurance company twice denied my claim. Mike Gertner truly believes that the law is a means to achieve justice. Not only did he take on my LTD case with fervor, but also worked tirelessly to circumvent obstructionist practices. Each time we faced a new roadblock, Mike became more committed, more dedicated, and more persistent. He was communicative throughout, and his careful direction helped my family feel a sense of self-efficacy in a time of vulnerability. Ultimately, it was Mike’s unwavering devotion to principled action alongside his incomparable legal aptitude that reversed the insurance decision and put me on a road to recovery. A strong moral compass and stalwart commitment to social justice is very rare in our society, so as a family we are enduringly thankful for Mike, his team, and their exceptional advocacy on our behalf.
5 11 years ago (23-02-2016)