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The Sam Bernstein Law Firm, PLLC

31100 Northwestern Highway
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
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Phone: (734) 320-5505
http://www.callsam.com

1-800-CALL-SAM. Get the Bernstein Advantage.

Types of Cases
Firm Focus & History
Practice & Philosophy
Office Information
Fees

Legal Topic

Government

Sub-Topics

Social Security Disability

SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)

Number of Attorneys

State Licensed In

Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Florida, New York

Firm Focus

Our law firm champions the rights of the disabled and injured in communities and courtrooms across Michigan. Our Social Security Disability Department is recognized for effective, aggressive representation of our clients.

Firm History

Since 1968, our experienced Michigan accident attorneys have provided legal help to over 100,000 Michigan clients and recovered over $500 million in damages. At the Sam Bernstein Law Firm, we bring an exceptional legal team to work on behalf of our clients. Our Michigan accident attorneys have a combined total of over 280 years experience in fighting for the rights of Michigan accident victims.

Activities and Awards

Our firm and attorneys have received numerous honors and awards. Both Mark Bernstein and Richard Bernstein have been identified as "Leaders in the Law" by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Sam Bernstein, our founder and of-counsel, is one of the most highly respected and well recognized attorneys in Michigan.

Example Cases

Victories in landmark disability rights cases on behalf of Paralyzed Veterans of America against the University of Michigan and City of Detroit.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

We strongly encourage (and help) clients in learning more about the law and how it effects their case.

Are your attorneys willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Not applicable

Are your attorneys willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Not applicable

Are your attorneys willing to help a client with one discrete part of a case, without taking on the whole case?

Yes. On a case by case basis

What are your policies about dividing work among the firm's partners, associates, and paralegals to make the process most cost-effective for the client?

We use a team approach that puts the client first in everything that we do.

How frequently does your firm use mediation, arbitration, or collaborative law to resolve cases?

The vast majority of cases filed in Michigan go through case evaluation process (formerly referred to as medication).

Does your firm provide pro bono legal services or otherwise participate in your community?

Yes. Our firm established a Public Service Division (managed by partner Richard Bernstein) that represents the disabled in civil rights cases. This division does not charge a fee for this work.

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

The Bernstein Advantage means putting our clients and their families first, hard work, and honest advice. We've built our firm client by client, family by family.

Office Hours

Phone answered/checked 7 days/week.

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Foreign Languages

Spanish and Arabic

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

We offer clients the Bernstein Advantage - No Fee Guarantee. If we don’t recover money for our client, then the client owes no fee. No recovery no fee. Our Contingency fee rate is 33% (amount set by the Michigan Supreme Court).

Hourly Rates

Not Applicable

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes. Part of the Bernstein Advantage is that we offer a free, confidential consultation.

Typical Retainer

Not Applicable

Understanding Fees

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