Michael J. Salmanson

I needed a lawyer well versed in ERISA laws and group long-term disability (LTD) to file an appeal on my behalf. I was given a referral to Mike by a friend whose firm tends to be opposing counsel. I was told that if they needed a lawyer well versed in employment law, Mike would be their choice. F...rom the first time I met Mike, he put me at ease, as well as my husband. Mike is very friendly, personable, and stays level-headed. I actually was wondering if he would have the toughness needed with opposing team since he was such a nice guy. Needless to say, that was not an issue. It’s reserved for when needed. Mike always provided explanations in easy to understand terms, communicated strategy, and anticipated potential outcomes and responses. I was always in the loop. Any emails or calls that I sent were responded to either same day or next day. Mike also did not pad hours, he put the time in he needed to, but tried to be conscious of the bill and avoided any extraneous steps. Had he felt they were warranted for my case, he would have taken these steps, but since not needed, he omitted them. These were saved for a future effort if needed. This is where his experience is invaluable. As a side note, while on vacation, some correspondence needed resolution immediately. Both the office staff and other lawyers jumped right on top of the issue: I was covered. Even then, Mike touched base to make sure I was comfortable and to advise me he was following the situation. Mike’s appeal was impressive. Even though I am not a legal expert, reading the appeal letter further assured me I was in good hands. By the insurance carrier’s response to Mike’s appeal and subsequent inquiries, it was obvious they knew Mike understood ERISA laws and was willing to take all necessary steps. Mike won the appeal for me, without having to go before a judge. Should I need further representation (as is often the case with a chronic illness and LTD) or anyone asks for referral recommendations, Mike and the rest of the firm will be it: Andi, Scott, and Danielle. While Mike may handle many cases, he also kept in mind that this was my one and only case and all of it was new to me. During such a stressful and anxious time, this helped put me at ease tremendously. For that, I am extremely grateful.

My case took 5 years to resolve and mike was there all the time, providing good advice, support and a very good understanding of the issues and legal complexities involved. He developed a solid theory of the case and was able, during the trial, to make sure all the witnesses had to deal with the und...erlying issues, not just the surface things the other side lied about. He managed to bring out all the truths and do in such a way that the judge really understood what had happened. He was fair with me and I would recommend him without reservation for anyone who had employment related issues.

Mike Salmanson is a highly skilled attorney. He represented me in a discrimination case and the case took 3 1/2 yrs. He was thoroughly prepared every step of the way and when we got to the arbitration phase he was nothing short of brilliant and needless to say we had a significant win. And for those ...of you that would say I'm only saying these things because we won, in all honesty after 3 1/2 yrs even if we had lost I would certainly be disappointed, but I would still say that Mike was a highly effective, intelligent attorney.

Michael J. Salmanson is an outstanding attorney. He was excellent in every possible way. He is extremely knowledgeable; he is completely honest and trustworthy, and he was responsive to all my concerns and comments. He kept me informed immediately about any new development. He went beyond what ...would be expected of him, for instance pursuing an opening while on a family vacation. I was extremely impressed with the job he did on my case. He had been recommended to me by someone who highly praised his expertise. Even so, he very far exceeded my expectations. It would be difficult for me to fully express my admiration for the work he did. He is also a lovely person, which mattered to me. He is very sharp and was excellent in handling the depositions and every other aspect of the case. I was delighted with his work on my claim. And he was always very straightforward with me. Altogether, I felt fortunate in having him represent me; he is a superb lawyer.