Glauber Berenson

They fight for you, no doubt. They get you top dollar for your injury. Thank you Kevin, Diana and Evelyn.

I'm not going to go into details because even thinking about my experience causes me anxiety, but I had a very miserable experience with their offices communication u2014 on every level u2014 as well as the *cough* professionalism and attitudes of the doctors they had sent me to. The lack of communication will cause you severe emotional distress on top of your existing physical pain. Sure, I got an okay amount of money -- upon reflection and considering the pain and suffering, it wasn't enough IMO. But my case was an obvious win, as I had heard from others before I even contacted the office. Truth is, this may just be the way such law offices operate, but if I knew then what I know now, I would have looked for a different law office. Perhaps if you're on death's door, they will give you the white glove treatment u2014 but then maybe not.

Experienced attorneys, who don't fear to try to change the worker's compensation system. Advocates to the injured worker.

MALPRACTICE TRAP!! AVOID THIS LAW FIRM!!nnI will be filing a complaint with the State Bar!!!xa0nnUNLESS YOU LOOK LIKE 10 MILLION DOLLARS TO GLAUBER/BERENSON THEY WONu2019T GIVE YOU, OR YOUR CASE THE ATTENTION, AND PROFESSIONAL RESPECT YOU DESERVE!xa0nnI wish this rating system would allow me to give GLAUBER/BERENSON a lower rating than a 1 star. This law firm was a nightmare to deal with and should be investigated. They almost botched my case.nnI had an extremely bad experience with GLAUBER/BERENSON.xa0nnI experienced a work related injury on May 25th, 2017. I called GLAUBER/BERENSON and stated that I had experienced axa0work related incident and I was seeking representation. They were extremely eager to take me as a client and right away scheduled an appointment for me to come in. My initial meeting on May 29, 2017 was with a gate keeper. He was cordial and gave me the workers comp spiel and sold me on the benefits of having GLAUBER/BERENSON represent me. I signed the docs he presented, which stated that I agree to have GLAUBER/BERENSON represent me. xa0nnI was informed on that day my assigned lawyer would be GHEVONNE LOPEZ, and not one of the names on the marquee. He stated that I would meet with GHEVONNE LOPEZ within the coming weeks. Thereafter, I received a letter stating that my appointment with GHEVONNE LOPEZ was scheduled for JULY 07, 2017. (39 days after I retained the GLAUBER/BERENSON firm as council). I thought this was strange, but because I had never experienced a workers comp injury I agreed to follow their protocol.nnHe stated that Vanessa Benitez would be my case manager, and she would be my first point of contact for anything relating to the workers comp process and my case. This would include dealing with the insurance company, seeing insurance approved doctors, and addressing the medical bills that would be forwarded to me, and any other matters that might arise.xa0nnI had begun seeing the Urgent Care doctor that was approved by my employer. All the while, I am receiving medical bills from the emergency room, the ambulance company, the radiologist, and scam companies demanding payment. I scanned and emailed each document to my case manager, Vanessa Benitez. She responds with a cordial, u201cI received the correspondence and I will address them accordingly.u201d Unfortunately, the bills didn't stop coming.nnAs I continued seeing the Urgent Care doctor he informs me that he can no longer sign off and say that I am unable to do my job and I will have to return to work. Because I was in tremendous pain, and still without a full diagnosis of my injuries I didnu2019t believe that would be the prudent thing to do.xa0nnI immediately called the GLAUBER/BERENSON firm and asked to speak with my attorney, GHEVONNE LOPEZ. I get directed to my case manager, Vanessa Benitez. I state to Vanessa Benitez that I need to discuss this scenario with my attorney, GHEVONNE LOPEZ, immediately. Vanessa Benitez informs me that GHEVONNE LOPEZ is unavailable, but she will return my call. GHEVONNE LOPEZ never returns my phone call.

Part 3nAt this point I let GHEVONNE LOPEZ know that I did not feel comfortable with her representing me and I would like Mr. Glauber to represent me. With much attitude and the rolling of her neck, she said she would recluse herself and schedule a meeting with another attorney. She then escorted us out of her office, and the building via the servants quarters.nnThank God my friend Sean attended this meeting with me. He suggested that I reschedule the Urgent Care doctor visit. Go directly to the insurance approved doctor they had scheduled and see if I could get an earlier appointment. (Gracefully, they obliged and I was able to see the doctor right away. After his thorough examination and assessment he recommended I do not return to work). xa0nnOn June 26, 2017 I received an email stating that the Law Offices of GLAUBER/BERENSON felt that there was a break-down of the attorney-client relationship and it is impossible for GLAUBER/BERENSON to effectively represent me. xa0nnGLAUBER/BERENSONxa0fired me! Kicking me out as a client with the advice to find another attorney as soon as possible. Also, included in this email was a Notice of Dismissal of Attorneys form that they wanted me to sign and return immediately. I refused to sign the document.nnThen the communication began. It went from receiving no phone calls from the offices of GLAUBER/BERENSON to now receiving daily phone calls and emails requesting that I sign the dismissal documents. I ignored their communication. I was perplexed by their insistence on me signing the documents, until I was educated to the fact that until I sign the documents of dismissal GLAUBER/BERENSON by law still had to represent me. xa0nnGLAUBER/BERENSON was eager to part ways with me, and I with them. They even attempted to set up a meeting with the 2nd name on the marquee, Ms. Berenson. I refused.xa0nnThe GLAUBER/BERENSON firm had put me in a catch 22.xa0 Finding a new lawyer willing to take my case became a labor. Very few workers comp lawyers will take on a case if another law firm has been involved. This is because the first firm normally attaches a lien to the case. Which GLAUBER/BERENSON did. xa0nnA lien, Imagine that! They logged 19 business days on my case. They literally put me, u201cIN BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE.u201d Yet, the GLAUBER/BERENSON group was demanding $10,000.00 of my settlement.xa0nnAfter unsuccessfully soliciting 7 lawyers I was able to secure a great one. The Law Firm of Susan Lavian. Ms Lavian took on my case and gave me the caring, and professional attention I needed. She has given me great advice with clarity on how to proceed while addressing the insurance and doctor issues. I would highly recommend The Law Offices of Susan Lavian, and personally Susan Lavian. xa0nnMy case has been moving forwardu2026, 2 MRIu2019s and a 3rd one scheduled. 3 bulging discs in my back, and other debilitating issues in my neck and lower extremities resulting from my fall.xa0 Thanks,xa0GLAUBER/BERENSON for almost botching my case.xa0nnIf I can give any advice to anyone seeking representation for a workers comp claim AVOID GLAUBER/BERENSON. MR. GLAUBER AND HIS GROUP WILL SAY ANYTHING TO GET YOUR BUSINESS AND THEN YOU WILL NOT HEAR FROM HIM.xa0 xa0nnI am going to present my case to the Bar with a formal complaintu2026..especially the expert legal opinion from GHEVONNE LOPEZ, u201cIT LOOKS TO ME LIKE YOU ARE IN BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE.u201dxa0nEverything Iu2019ve stated in this missive is fact, and I am more than willing to meet with anyone who is considering hiring the GLAUBER/BERENSON group and share my 19 days worth of correspondence to substantiate the claims I level against them. Their incompetence and how they treat their clients should be considered criminal.