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Posted by Joe | February 15, 2011

Passionate and cares about the client

Mr. Gustad was very helpful in getting me my SS benefits. I had a hard time with my emotions and Mr. Gustad was very understanding. Would recommend him to anyone trying to get their benefits paid.

Posted by Jacqueline | July 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Awarded!

We had an very complicated SSDI case in a middle of the Pandemic, Mr. Gustad and his team were very knowledgeable and trust worthy. I am very thankful for them taking our case. would highly recommend! Thank you Gustad Team!

Posted by Ronica | February 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Thank You Gustad Law Group!!

Gustaf Law Group won my case for me! I suffer with agoraphobia and panic disorder, PTSD and anxiety, and I was unable to leave my home to attend the hearing! Randy, went there and explained my situation with his knowledge of the law and the judge Granted my claim due to the severity of my illness a...nd my age which is 56. Gustad Law Group went above and beyond for me and I am so grateful that they were there for me! Now my sister is needing their services and I highly recommend this Law group to represent her and anyone else needing SSI or SSDI Thank you so much Gustad Law Group!

Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Slow and non-responsive

When I hired Mr Gustad, he assured me that my case would be just as important as the next person's. Unfortunately, when I called his office, I was told that he was at a National Conference and he would get back to me when he returned. So far, he has not contacted me and the other person in the office... no longer works there. GREAT! Now, what? I have heard from his assistant, but the communication is slow, non-consistent and leads me to believe that my case ISN'T as important as he made it sound. I have a second attorney taking my case and they are quicker, more on the ball about information than Mr Gustad has even mentioned. I am not happy with the service he provides and I am on the verge of cancelling my agreement with him. I cannot wait for a while year to get my case heard!

John-Paul Gustad

Replied last June 07, 2017

As my client you have a right to be provided with good information in a timely manner. Your concerns about your case are my concerns and I hope you will call me right away and tell my staff that you are returning my email. At all times I try to communicate directly with my clients or to have information relayed by my staff when I am unavailable. If I had known you were expecting my call I surely would have called you as soon as possible. I look forward to hearing from you to discuss your case and correcting any communications that were inconsistent and to assure you how significant your case is. Sincerely, John-Paul Gustad (206)533-2222

Posted by Roy | November 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Lazy

There by far the worst lawyer I’ve ever went to I never saw him in person. They never called me. There was no personalization. They didn’t even tell me when I was denied or when I had to do another claim they were the worst by far lawyer I do not recommend these guys to anybody.

John-Paul Gustad

Replied last January 28, 2025

Roy, Obviously, I disagree with your characterization and there are a number of falsehoods that I must address . Due to attorney-client privilege, I cannot comment on any particulars of your case, but I can certainly refute your false claims in order to defend my reputation. While it is true we never met in person, our representation coincided with the Covid-19 protocol and most every business was conducting work via telephone and Zoom during this time. Furthermore, you reside some 227 miles away from my office and you knew that when you hired me. You were not forced or duped into retaining a Seattle attorney, but rather, you sought me out. Your hearing was conducted over the telephone because the Office of Hearings Operations was not conducting ANY hearings in person due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Our database reflects that we had no less than thirteen (13) telephone calls with you and had to send you a "call me" letter on at least one occasion due to your failure to communicate. Additionally, Gustad Law Group regularly emailed updates to your spouse as this was your stated preference. Gustad Law Group advised you of every development in your case including our actions taken, as well as reasonable expectations for time lines, outcomes and resolutions. This only addresses our regular communications with you to say nothing of the extraordinary amount of time, effort and energy that my staff and I expended on your case. While I have a great number of additional refutations to your claims, I take quite seriously your privacy and would never divulge anything that would violate that. I wish you well going forward. John-Paul Gustad Attorney and Principal at Gustad Law Group

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