Robert Gershman

I had a very frustrating experience dealing with Robert Gershman They initially contacted me asking what dates would work for a hearing. I responded in good faith and explained that one of the dates they later proposed happened to be my father’s birthday. I attempted to coordinate and suggested wor...king toward a mutually agreeable date — which is, as I understand it, the entire purpose of conferring. Instead of engaging in professional scheduling coordination, I was met with disbelief and a condescending tone. I was essentially told that this “wasn’t gamesmanship” and that I needed to choose a date that worked for them. Respectfully, scheduling is supposed to involve both sides. It cannot be a one-way demand process where only their availability matters. The dismissive language and insinuation that I was “playing games” was unnecessary and unprofessional. As a pro se litigant, I do not have an attorney buffer — they communicate directly with me. Given that dynamic, I expect a baseline level of professionalism and courtesy. Unfortunately, the tone and verbiage used felt belittling and, at times, bordering on mental pressure tactics. Professional disagreement is one thing. Condescension is another. I hope they reconsider how they communicate with self-represented parties in the future.