Sharmine Persaud

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Sharmine Persaud

4.9
141 reviews
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Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 35 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Massapequa, NY
Practice Areas: Social Security, Workers Compensation, Military Law

675 Broadway, Massapequa, NY

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About Sharmine

Biography

Have you applied for SSD benefits? Received a denial? Are you thinking of applying for SSDB? Call me

Filing for social security disability can be a daunting task. Hire an attorney to help represent you

The new WC impairment and medical guidelines are complicated. Don't go it alone. Hire an attorney.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 40%

We listen with a compassionate ear because what you have to say matters to us. Assisting client with filing initial application, appealing the denial, representing the client at the administrative hearing. Preparing file for hearing, obtaining medical evidence and preparing client for hearing. We complete all paperwork.

37 years

40%
Workers Compensation 40%

The insurance company and your employer will have an attorney to represent its interests. The injured worker is also encouraged to hire an attorney to represent and protect their rights. The new impairment and medical guidelines are complicated. Hiring an attorney will ensure that your rights to medical care and indemnity payments are protected.

37 years

40%
Military Law 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

25%-25%


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2019
Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 35 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Sharmine Persaud - Law Office

675 Broadway, Massapequa, NY, 11758-2318

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Law Office of Sharmine Persaud

675 Broadway, Massapequa, NY, 11758

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Law Office of Sharmine Persaud

675 Broadway, Massapequa, NY, 11758

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Sharmine Persaud's Reviews

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Posted by Christopher | August 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability

I was recommended by a friend who was represented by Sharmine Persaud in regards to his SSD case. My wife and I met with Sharmine and right away I knew she was the right lawyer for me due to her experience, knowledge and compassion. Needless to say she won my SSD case using her vast knowledge of the ...SSD laws and regulations. Sharmine was always a pleasure to work with as well as her very professional staff (Omaira was always a great help in all regards). I will recommend Sharmine Persaud Law to anyone I know.

Posted by Sabitri | November 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Workers compensation

Sharmine Persaud and team was always helpful,Sharmine was always professional and gave great advice,it was always a pleasure chatting with her ,also had the pleasure of talking with Tony Pizza that join her team towards who was very helpful ,Ty Sharmine and team for getting a settlement on my workers... comp case

Posted by Debbie | June 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Social security Disability. Stress-free.

My husband became disabled and I needed help to apply for his Social Security Disability. I had enough to do applying for his pension. Selling our home. Dealing with us both having to stop working. I needed a professional law office. And they had patience and made the process so much easier. Than...k you.

Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation Client

My decision to work with Sharmine Persaud was certainly a great decision. She is top in her field and was extremely educated in every area of my workers compensation case . I was felt she guided me from beginning til the closing of my case .The process is at times uneasy but she always made me... feel that I was in great hands with her firm . My compensation was taken care of and I ended up settling and receiving monetary help as well as medical settlement to receive care for many years to come. I am forever grateful for all she did to prepare each and every time so there was never any doubt we went in fully prepared . It’s not an easy time when you aren’t feeling well and your life changes , however there was light during the process and she protected my interests . Than you for being a lawyer for the people , I am grateful to have connected with you and your firm Sharmine Persaud . Sincerely Yours Michele

Posted by Massimo | December 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Beyond a great lawyer!

There aren’t enough great words I could possibly begin to write. I went to Sharmine after I had an accident on the job that changed my life forever and basically I could never to back to work again. I went to see her at my darkest hour of my life and Sharmine was like an Angel sent down from Heaven... and gave me that Beacon of light I so desperately needed. She went beyond the call of a lawyer and not only put my mind at ease but gave me the hope I so desperately needed. If only all lawyers could go by the code of compassion care that Sharmine did this world would be such a better place. From the bottom of my heart I could never thank her enough for all that she has done for me.

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John Riccione

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Other

"I have known Ms. Persaud for over 30 years and know her to be an extremely smart and tenacious lawyer who always has her client's interests at the top of her priority list."

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Kelsey Craveiro

Military law lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Attorney Persaud, who is passionate about assisting one of this country's most deserving populations -- our nation's veterans. She's ethical, committed, and keeps a pulse on all new developments in VA law."

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Wade Coye

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sharmine and I have worked on social security matters as well as a probate matter. She is insightful, personable and has key insight into the issues at hand."

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Charles Bonfante

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the good fortune to meet Ms. Persaud when we both represented an individual that had been seriously injured on a construction site. Besides getting my client a fabulous result on his workers comp case, she always proved to be courteous, respectful and extremely knowledgable about the controlling law. Since then I have referred numerous clients in need of a lawyer to handle workers comp or social security disability matters. On each such occasion, she has made the time to carefully listen to the client, perform a diligent inquiry into the relevant facts, and research the law, in a way that only a seasoned, skilled advocate can. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Persaud to anyone looking for a top notch lawyer to handle their workers comp or disability case!"

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Paul Lauto

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sharmine Persaud is an experienced lawyer that goes above and beyond what is expected for her clients. She gets great results and does so in a respectful and very competent manner."

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Inara Khashmati

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Persaud is an excellent attorney. Very responsive and a true professional in her field. I highly recomend her."

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Nick Ortiz

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sharmine has represented disability claimants for over two decades. I know her from her posts on professional Linkedin groups dedicated to representing Social Security Disability claimants. Her posts demonstrate a depth of knowledge of Social Security's Rules and Regulations, which will serve her clients well."

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Robert Wisniewski

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicole Henriquez

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known this attorney for 10 years. She is thoroughly prepared and helpful to other attorneys. I have full confidence in her abilities as an attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Muirhead

Unknown lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ms. Persaud for over 20 years. When I first met Ms. Persaud I assisted her in Social Security matters where I experienced first hand her experience, dedication, and compassion for her clients. Aftera graduating law school in 1999, we have worked together on a number of cases with great sucess. I strongly endorse Ms. Persaud for anyone who has either a Social Security or workers' compensation matter."

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Evan Oshan

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sharp and on the ball"

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Eric Stepanov

Unknown lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I sincerely endorse attorney Persaud! The answers of Ms. Persaud are consistently accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would be looking for in hiring an attorney."

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James Sconzo

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Sharmine since law school. She is a compassionate and smart attorney who serves her clients well."

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Leonard Feld

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Persaud is an intelligent and dignified attorney who is well experienced in workers' compensation law. She only represents injured workers and is well respected by the Judges who decide these kinds of claims. Leonard B. Feld"

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Gerald Levano

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been professionally associated with Sharmine Persaud for over twenty years. I not only consider her an extremely competent attorney and leader in her area of law, but, a friend, as well. Without any reservation whatsoever, I refer my clients in need of assistance with Social Security Disability, Workers Compensation claims and Disabled Veteran's Benefits claims to Sharmine. I wholeheartedly endorse Sharmine and highly recommend her expertise and experience to my colleagues in the profession and to the general public."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

1986

Young Women in Law, Switzer Foundation Scholarship Award

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Sharmine Persaud

1991 - 1998

Associate, Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, PC

Associations

2010 - Present

Veterans Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Suffolk County Bar Association

Attorney Member

1998 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member & 2nd Circuit Representative

New York County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2011

Suffolk County Bar Association

Past Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Primiani v. Astrue

We won

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Education

1989

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Long Island University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2014

Advanced Workers' Compensation

Winning Total Industrial Disability in a WC case

2013

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Demystifying & Cross-examination of the Voc Expert

2013

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Filing the Internet Application

Publications

2012

Suffolk County Bar Association Post-humous child's benefits

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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