B. Thomas Golden

B. Thomas Golden

also known as Tom Golden

4.3
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 18 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 18 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2007

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B. Thomas Golden's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes

unprofessional

I contacted Mr Golden on a Tuesday by phone. He returned my call the following day and he requested all pertinent documents be brought to the office. I did so the following day, Thursday and spoke directly with Mr Golden. He said he would review and be back with me on Monday or Tuesday at the latest.... Three weeks later, after many phone calls with messages left with the receptionist and voice mails, I made the decision and requested all paper work be returned to me. I received a letter from him, along with the paperwork, stating I should 'quickly seek alternate legal counsel’. He had the audacity to say 'legal claims of this nature have important timelines and deadlines . . . that can bar recovery if missed'. My disappointment is not that he would not take my case, but that he allowed so much time to elapse before alerting me of his decision. Highly disappointing and unprofessional, to say the least.

Posted by Craig | May 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security

Great Lawyer

After years of trying to stop payment from SS I was told over and over I didnt owe any money. Then out of the blue I was told I owed several thousand. I documented the efforts to stop payments. And was told over and over I didnt owe it. B.Thomas Golden stepped in. We won. Cant thank him enoug...h.

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2015 | Debt Collection

FDCPA Violation Lawsuit - Very Happy With Mr. Golden

While representing me in an FDCPA lawsuit against a creditor, Mr. Golden was able to very quickly get the previously entered judgement against me vacated with prejudice and put some money in my pocket. All without ever meeting in person. He came highly recommended by a colleague and we were able ...to conduct our business and correspondence via e-mail attachments and fax. This was extremely helpful to me being a business professional that works the same hours as Mr. Golden. His attention to the case and prompt replies to emails and phone calls were of great comfort. He never hesitated to explain the situations or present the best course of action to resolve my situation. I felt extremely comfortable working with Mr. Golden and would highly recommend him in any and all matters related to debt collectors.

Posted by Catherine | May 09, 2015 | Social Security Disability

Finally a Lawyer who really cares about his client

Mr Golden Kept me informed and even though the social security process is drawn out he kept in touch and made me feel like I was important. He stayed on top of my medical updates. He took the time to prepare me for court making it a lot less stressful. During the hearing it was easy to see that he ha...d prepared and covered all the things I felt was important.

Posted by Sandi | October 19, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

B.Thomas Golden: Review

I haven't had much to do with attorney's up until the last 2 years. One for divorce and then Mr. Golden. I just want to say that Mr. Golden is one of the nicest attorneys I have ever met. He's down to earth.....some attorneys have their heads so high in the air and seem to barely notice you, but Mr....Golden was right at my level. He explained everything, asked if I understood and if I had any questions. If I had questions, he answered them in my language and used terms I could understand. He got back with me if I called, even on weekends. He was very good about answering my emails as well. I would DEFINITELY recommend Mr. Golden to anyone of my friends without hesitation. He's a wonderful attorney and I'm SO glad I found him! Best of luck with your work, Tom and thanks again for working so hard and WINNING my (our) case! Job WELL DONE!! Sincerely, Sandi

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B. Thomas Golden's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kiel Roeschke

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Romer

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Tom. Tom vigorously advocates for his clients and is well versed in the complexities of the Social Security Disability program."

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Benjamin Symko

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom is well known for his diligence, work-ethic, and knowledge when representing his clients. In addition he truly cares about making his clients' lives better, which he is able to do through his practice."

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Samuel Silverman

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Golden is a great attorney and he has a great personality. I endorse him 100%."

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Nicholas Romer

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Benjamin Symko

Unknown lawyer

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Samuel Silverman

Social Security & Disability lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Scholarship, Starr Foundation

2006

Scholarship, Starr Foundation

2005

Scholarship, Starr Foundation

2004

Scholarship, Starr Foundation

2003

Starr Foundation Scholarship, Starr Foundation

2003

Scholarship, Vanderbilt Divinity School

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney | Owner, Golden Law Offices, P.C.

2005 - 2008

Law Clerk, Assistant City Prosecutor, Attorney, MODC Law - Ionia

Associations

2016 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Education Committee Member

2013 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Social Security Lawyers Section

Council Member

2008 - Present

Ionia-Montcalm Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2016

State Bar of Michigan, Social Security Lawyers Section

Immediate Past Chair

2014 - 2015

State Bar of Michigan, Social Security Lawyers Section

Chair

2013 - 2014

State Bar of Michigan, Social Security Lawyers Section

Chair Elect

2012 - 2013

State Bar of Michigan, Social Security Lawyers Section

Secretary

2011 - 2012

State Bar of Michigan, Social Security Lawyers Section

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Federal lawsuit against the Social Security Administration

Case remanded - SSA must follow its own rules and regulations

RW v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration

Remanded by federal court back to the Social Security Adminstration

MH v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration

Remanded from federal court back to SSA for additional proceedings in accordance with the law, rules, and regulations.

LM v. Commissioner of SSA

Case remanded from federal court to SSA for a new hearing

Debt Collector Abuse

Settled

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Education

2007

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Grand Valley State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Vanderbilt Divinity School

Speaking Engagements

2015

Webinar

Stopping Debt Collector Abuse

2015

Social Security Lawyers Seminar - Get Your Head in the Game.

Host/Moderator

2015

Getting to Know the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of a Social Security Disability Practice

Social Security Layers Section Annual Meeting

2015

100 Plus Practice Pointers Seminar

Host/Moderator

2014

Michigan Concealed Pistol Licensing Class

Michigan Concealed Pistol Course

2014

Fall Seminar: State Bar of Michigan, Social Security Lawyers Section

Moderator/Host

2014

2014 Winter Seminar: State Bar of Michigan, Social Security Lawyers Section Disability Discharge of Student Loans

2012

Private Engagement

Social Security Disability and SSI for Medical Providers

2012

Ionia County Mental Health Court

Social Security Disability and SSI benefits for mental health conditions

Languages

English

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