Michael J. Salmanson

I had an issue with my past employer at the time. As the issue was clear cut on the surface, the details were complicated, and I didn't know how to go about it and even if I should talk to an attorney. But when I finally decided to contact one, I managed to find Mike, who was nothing short of being h...elpful and understanding. Dealing with the tech industry can be pretty complicated but Mike was not only able to provide competent legal advice with a greatest candor, but also got the details of my work, and understood it to the extent that litigation went very smooth (and this is a great achievement on its own given how stressful legalities can be to a non-lawyer). I always felt comfortable and never felt overlooked by either Mike or his team at any time. Moreover, they were very supportive and flexible with a payment plan, offering a superb service all-around. After litigation, Mike was even empathetic towards my situation; he's not only a legal genius (you can tell when you talk to him), but also a good guy. We prevailed in court and I am as happy as one can be to leave all my troubles behind me. I highly respect Mike and if ever I have legal trouble in the future, he is on my list of people to reach out to if I ever need (for whatever reason that may arise).

A few years ago I had major surgery through the COBRA plan of my former employer and quickly realized that I had fallen into a billing abyss. The surgeon’s office billed at an exorbitant rate and the insurance provider paid a pittance, leaving me with a huge obligation. Adding to the misery was the... fact that the insurance was privately managed by my former employer, and the surgeon was out of network though still theoretically eligible for payment. I attempted to negotiate a resolution to no avail and even solicited the advice and support of two state agencies. After more than a year of spinning my wheels I realized that I needed legal assistance but then found it difficult to locate a lawyer willing to take my case. Fortunately, I was referred to Salmanson Goldshaw and found that mitigating such billing discrepancies is their forte. Mike Salmanson is an expert in the field of insurance payment issues such as mine and professionally resolved my problem to my great satisfaction. His billing practices are fair and reasonable, removing this lingering worry was well worth the cost of his services. I would highly recommend Mike Salmanson to anyone experiencing insurance billing challenges such as mine.

I cautiously approached Mr. Salmanson in 2003 after a horrible experience with a previous, more self-serving lawyer in New York. Mike was calm and calculated in his responses, as any good lawyer would be; yet, what set Mike apart was his COMPASSION and genuine sense of wanting to take on the cases f...or the underdogs. It was a hard case, and we knew it would be long from the get-go. But Mike never wavered once in his faith that the TRUTH would prevail, even at times when I felt complete despair. Mike handled my case with as much care as you would have with your own child - for TEN years though the US Court of Appeals where we eventually prevailed. I also had the pleasure of working with Scott Goldshaw, his counterpart, with as many personable qualities as Mike, which makes them such a formidable team. At times, I was concerned that Mike and Scott at times would paint a rosier picture for me than what met reality; and tended to minimize some of the risks or downsides. On occasion I was frustrated by this. With hindsight, I can see the delicate balance for my lawyers between being completely forthcoming and wanting to be that pillar of faith to which client's can cling. I am sure Michael learned a lot about setting expectations from this overly complicated and burdensome case, but at the same time, I can now appreciate his ability to keep me in the game at times when I thought all was lost. Michael and Scott's knowledge of the law is unequaled. In Federal Court with big, powerful defendants with two big NYC law firms each with dozens of support paralegals and high-tech gadgetry, Mike and/or Scott stood confidently on their knowledge of the law and of the case, a true David and Goliath experience for me to watch unfold. Over 10 years, I have come to know and love Mike and Scott as my own family. I have few work colleagues with whom I have stayed in touch longer than them! I endorse them without reservation, especially for complex cases that require personal attention and the confidence of lawyers who can carry you through to the goal line.

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.