I hired Michelle when I was at the hearing level. Due to other circumstances I had to use a larger firm for the application and reconsideration levels. What a difference! I wish I had hired her earlier! The whole process is very stressful, but Michelle was very kind in calming my nerves. The hearing was convened via telephone due to covid 19. Michelle took my information and completed a brief for the hearing. The judge commented that my lawyer had done a very good job which resulted in a short hearing of 10 minutes. 30 days later I had a Fully Favorable Decision in hand. Best decision I made was to hire her, I highly recommend Michelle. She also helped a few other people I know.

Mrs. Gottesman was very approachable with any questions . I felt at ease with her. She processed all my paperwork immediately. I had heard so many confusing stories about this process and she made it a breeze. I received my disability in a very timely manner. Very pleased with Mrs. Gottesman and your company. Thank You.

Michelle was very thorough, attentive and timely with her feedback. She made me feel like I was her only client. I will be forever grateful for her assistance!

From the minute I met Michelle I knew I'd made the right decision. She is a professional; an expert at what she does. She took my illnesses, along with a dire living situation and turned it into a very happy and quick ending. We used her services a second time when my husband became very ill and could no longer work. Once again, Michelle was able to provide us with a very successful, happy, and quick outcome. If you are faced with illnesses that keep you from working, I urge you too call Michelle. You will not be disappointed. She is not only very professional, but she will treat you as if you are her only client. She takes the stresses right away from you and handles the problems and questions that you are unable to handle.

I found it necessary to apply for SSD in late 2011. After some very disappointing contacts with the big and heavily advertised firms, I was fortunate to find her doing a general search for a Disability Attorney. She was immediately responsive and took all the time needed to discuss the circumstances of my case on the first phone call. I provided her with the necessary information and she handled everything, from initial filing to follow-up to reminders for my physician appointments. I did have a lengthy history of increasing health problems, which I was able to document, and she included that as well. We only met in person ONCE to review the filing information and sign paperwork. I am sure that her expertise and professionalism were key factors in this success. I was approved within FOUR MONTHS of the initial filing. That is virtually unheard of! I will be forever grateful to her and her staff for their help in a very stressful matter.

I've interacted with many attorneys, as a former law student, and I can say with confidence that Michelle is the premier SSDI attorney in Michigan (and any other states she's licensed to practice in for that matter). She runs a private practice and she and her staff are extremely responsive (a rarity with any attorney), keeps clients informed, and is an empathetic, compassionate person. My husband has pretty severe emotional disabilities stemming from a plethora of traumatic events he endured throughout his life and she is always so patient and never loses her cool dealing with him even though he tends to panic. I cannot thank her enough for getting my husband the disability he earned!

Michelle's expertise far surpassed even my high hopes and expectations. Excellence personified!

One of the most dynamic attorney's in Social Security law that I have seen. Completely competent and very intelligent. She will work for her individual clients so they will not be just a number. She will get the bestresults possible!

After years of working with another attorney on a Social Security Disability case for my wife, we were fortunate enough to find Michelle. She kept us informed on our case, explained what was happening, or what was to happen, in understandable terms, and resolved our case within months. She approached our case with professionalism and a positive attitude. I am confident that she puts that energy in to any and all cases she works on. I would recommend her services to anyone needing help in a Social Security Disability case.