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I have been practicing Social Security disability law for over 30
years. I was privileged to serve as a Social Security administrative
law judge for 20 years, hearing and deciding thousands of disability
cases of every type.
Since leaving the bench in 1998, I have devoted my practice almost
entirely to the representation of applicants for Connecticut and New
York Social Security disability and other Social Security benefits,
including Supplemental Security Income, before the Social Securi
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 1961 | 06/26/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | Herbert Forsmith, Attorney at Law | 1998 - Present |
| Administrative Law Judge | U.S. Social Security Administration | 1978 - 1998 |
| Attorney | U.S. Federal Trade Commission | 1962 - 1978 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives | Sustaning Member | 2000 - Present |
| Association of the Bar of the City of New York | Member | 1997 - Present |
| National Association of Administrative Law Judges | Former Member | N/A |
| New York State Bar Association | The Laws That Pertain To Animal Rights | 1998 - 2001 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Book | Helpful Suggestions for Appealing a Denial of Benefits | 2011 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Law School | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1961 |
| New York University | N/A | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1956 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| NYC Disability Law Information | How the Judge Determines Disability in New York City | 2010 |
| NY Legal Aid & Legal Services | Social Security & Disability | 2002 |
| Brooklyn Bar Association CLE | Social Security Practices and Procedures | 2002 |
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Sonya Keyser, Social security Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Herbert S. Forsmith on several cases and have always been impressed with his vast knowledge and experience of disability law. It is apparent that Mr. Forsmith diligently and effectively represents his client's interests.
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Herbert Forsmith, Attorney at Law
26 Broadway
17th Floor
New York, NY, 10004-1814
Office (212) 809-1772