Samuel Michael Gaylord

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Samuel Michael Gaylord

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Trenton, NJ
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Social Security, Administrative Law

120 Sanhican Drive, Trenton, NJ

Virtual Consultation Available

About Samuel

Biography

Disability litigator specializing in workers compensation, social security and disability pensions.

NOSSCR and NADR member representing disabled individuals and their families in acquiring benefits

Certified workers compensation law attorney representing injured workers throughout NJ.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 75%

31 years

75%
Social Security & Disability 20%

31 years

20%
Administrative Law 5%

Disability pension appeals for both Public Employees & Police & Fire members.

31 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023 2020
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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 30 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 23 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2002

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 23 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2002

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Szaferman Lakind Blumstein & Blader PC

120 Sanhican Drive, Trenton, NJ, 08618

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Szaferman Lakind Blumstein & Blader PC

101 Grovers Mill Road, Suite 200, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648

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Szaferman Lakind Blumstein & Blader, PC

47 Maple Street, Summit, NJ, 07901

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Online Presence

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Samuel Michael Gaylord's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

5 star (40)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by Kevin | April 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sam is brilliant and won my case!

Sam was excellent navigating my way through my disability process and hearing. He was always available to answer questions or he would get back to me ASAP. He is very thorough and knowledgeable, empathetic to my situation, kind and encouraging. I would never have been able to go through this process ...without him, and because of his hard work and understanding of my injuries, I was awarded Disability. I would recommend Sam to anyone looking for a disability attorney.

Posted by anonymous | October 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

SS Disability

My attorney Mr. S Gaylord kept me informed about the details of my case. He was helpful and professional up to and through the court proceedings.

Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Pension and SSI

Mr. Gaylord did a excellent job for both my cases! I will recommend him to everybody. I was very much satisfied with his services! Thank u Sam.

Posted by Philomena | August 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Pensions

During my conversation with Mr. Samuel, I was facing a time constraint in delivering a letter to the pensions department. Mr. Samuel promptly addressed my concern and ensured the timely dispatch of the letter. I am grateful for his assistance and professionalism. Mr. Samuel demonstrated exceptiona...l legal expertise and responsiveness. He was easily accessible and dedicated himself to advocating on my behalf. His commitment extended beyond the expected, resulting in a favorable outcome.

Posted by Viktor | January 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellence

Samuel Michael Gaylor, Esq. is an excellent lawyer who kept me up-to-date with any proceedings, and when there was lack thereof from court’s slow processing, he ensured that I was filled in to not allow large lapses of time to pass without considerately passing information to the comfort of the clien...t. He is highly organized. His paperwork was made easy to sign and process for a client that isn’t familiar with legal terminology. He had clear and precise steps that made it easy to follow as his client when completing our side (client’s) of the case. The bonus to it all, is that he wins, too, on top of being a great individual personably. I would recommend his counsel to anyone.

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Samuel Michael Gaylord's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rachel London

Unknown lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Zachary Wall

Unknown lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenneth Thayer

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Gaylord is a consummate professional. His knowledge of New Jersey Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability Law is boundless. Not only being a great lawyer and fighting for his clients; Mr. Gaylord is very understanding and approachable to help anyone through a difficult situation. If injured at work, Sam is your man."

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Tanya Phillips

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Gaylord and his team are very professional and extremely helpful to their clients. He is dedicated to his clients and fights endlessly to secure the benefits to which they are entitled. He is always well prepared in court and goes above and beyond for his clients."

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Bradley Harville

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Friend

"Mr. Gaylord is a highly capable and effective attorney who always puts his clients' best interests first."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Benjamin Glass

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Samuel Gaylord is a real source of useful information for New Jersey residents who have been injured. I highly recommend that you visit his website or call him to get good information about your claim before you sign any forms or hire any attorney. You will find that Sam is a great guy and is easy to talk to. He will let you know whether or not you need an attorney."

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Kenneth Thayer

Personal injury lawyer

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Brian Shea

Workers compensation lawyer

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Alisa Boll

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

2012 P.A.L. Business of the Year Award, Trenton Police Athletic League

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

2013 New Jersey Lawyer of the Year in Workers Compensation, Mercer County Police & Sheriff's FOP

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2003

Young Lawyer of the Year Service to the Bar award, New Jersey State Bar Association

2002

Young Lawyer of the Year, Mercer County

N/A

Certified Workers Compensation Law Attorney,

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner, Szaferman, Lakind

2004 - 2021

Managing Partner, Gaylord Popp, LLC

1996 - 2003

Attorney, Stark & Stark, A Professional Corporation

Associations

2013 - Present

Mercer County Bar Association

President

2012 - 2013

Mercer County Bar Association

President-Elect

2011 - 2012

Mercer County Bar Association

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Hayes vs. PFRS

Published Appellate Division Decision granting client benefits

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Education

N/A

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Syracuse University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Maximize your chances for a favorable outcome Handling a Social Security Disability Claim

2013

4 Workers Compensation Issues You'll Face in 2013

Third Party Liens and Workers Compensation

Publications

2013

ExecSense Securing Social Security

Languages

English

Spanish

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