Nick has advised us on our NYS ERS case. He's knowledgeable, kind and has a sense of humor…read more I would highly recommend him!

Best Law firm in the Capital District. Alex Dell and his team work hard to help you get what you…read moredeserve. The most knowledgeable, professional and personable law firm. If I need to contact them they get back to me immediately. They are a tenacious team that will stand by you, explain the entire process, never push you into anything and in my experience has always given me advice that benefited my case. My suggestion is do your research, people that advertise in the media, for me, was a learning experience in being a number with no name. I am so glad I to have chosen Alex Dell law firm.

Spoke about disability and were on top of things. Martin, Harding? Not so much. Faxed all…read morepaperwork in for me. Very pleased so far.

I hired the firm to pursue my disability claim. Karen Arndt was honest and thorough. I am not the…read morebest client when it comes to answering questions. She admonished me, but never made me feel like I blew it. Karen explained every step of the process. Most important, she always said she strongly believed my claim ought to be approved. A shout-out to Gail for handling my calls and always treating me like I was important.

I have dealt with this firm a couple of times, never ever will again !!!!…read more Once with compensation claim, repeatedly going to hearings ..told Ohh you can go, then getting a letter from the judge, my case is dismissed... Nothing resolved to this day. Worked with Ira Mendelson to get SSI disability Yes I got it alright...no guidance on the laws and ways. I got a phone call from someone in NY saying they had an issue with my claim a year and a half later. Presently paying back a good amount of money, when I called for assistance. We don't have a file on you getting that, pretty much on my own. Buyer BEWARE....!!!

Mr. Bernhard was a empathetic and intelligent lawyer. He and his amazing staff made me feel…read moreimportant as if I was part of their family. Mr. Bernhard was so friendly and personable...made me feel like I was in the right place for help. He won my case and I couldn't be more grateful.

From the owner: Have you been injured at work and are seeking compensation? John H Bernhard Attorney at Law can…read morehelp you during your time of need. Attorney John Bernhard has been providing the Glens Falls, NY area with compassionate vigorous defense services for over 30 years. Workers Compensation claims, SSD social Security Disability claims, SSI Supplemental Secuity Income claims, Volunteer Firefighter claims, in Glens Falls Queensbury and surrounding counties of Warren, Washington Saratoga and Essex.

Mario and his office crew was very professional and helpful with all my needs. With Mario you get…read morethe one on one time you deserve unlike any of the large law firms. He will fight for what is in your best interest and what you deserve. I will refer everyone I know to him.

Excellent service, trustworthy and very professional and attentive. His staff are very consistent…read moreand always helpful when needed any questions asked . Thank you so much for your support!

I used this firm to represent me in a lawsuit. I could not be happier with the outcome. Matt…read moreMozian is an amazing lawyer who is approachable and a fighter for his clients. I am so appreciative to have him on my side.

I personally haven't used this office but Bob Monteleone fought for my mother. She has been…read morefighting for her approval for social security and he represented her. After 2.5 years she finally won with Bob's help. Thank you for all that you have done to help her. This office is very professional and kind.

Disability Rights New York receives multiple millions of dollars every year for its work in the…read moreState of New York. The program I asked for, received 1,4 million in 2025 for leaving clients with less possibilities left behind. I am based in New York City, and, for the first time in my life, I had to use their services. To provide more context, they offered technical assistance to my lawyer, but I had already stated that I cannot afford one because, after my father's accident, we became a low-income family. I searched for lawyers, but I cannot afford the high fees they ask for, and contingency lawyers are overwhelmed with cases. However, I trusted my federal agency. In fact, I checked and saw that they receive, just for the program I asked for, more than $1 million every year and almost $10 million annually to protect New Yorkers with disabilities. SPOILER: This is not true. When you need the service, you're lost. What I found was that, after providing six months of recordings, evidence of retaliation, inconsistencies in disability policies affecting not only me but also other people, and other evidence of multiple violations and the need for support, I received a letter from the Executive Director, stating basically the same thing that people are complaining about: the organization's lack of compliance. Apparently, for what I read and after what I saw, they always excuse themselves with "no resources for it," the same excuse they give to other affected people who trust their federal agency. The letter by the Executive Director states: "DRNY has finite resources and receives far more requests for services than it can possibly handle (...). There is nothing in the PAIMI Act that requires DRNY to provide any specific level of service." After the millions in federal funding they receive, and after stating on their webpage that they offer free legal services, if you cannot pay for your own lawyer, you're lost. The "big solution" they gave me was to fill out a random online form from the city stating what happened. I have to proceed with the process ALONE, I do not have any representation when the investigation comes, and the counterpart has access to good lawyers while I have to navigate this process alone. This is DRNY as a federal agency, leaving citizens with disabilities fighting big institutions, alone. Being fair, I have to say that the person who attended me, Marc Fliedner, was very polite, and I do not share the reviews saying that DRNY treats people badly, as he treated me well. However, "treating well somebody" doesn't mean they care about you: If you do not have economic access, you're lost, in my experience and after the director's letter. I do not understand how, after I stated that I cannot afford the high fees of a lawyer, and after contacting an organization that provides "free legal services," they simply state that they will not do it because they can't, even if the case has merit to receive these resources. After my blood boiled and while I am awaiting the second appeal before the Board of Members, even though I do not have any hope at this point, I contacted a journalist who covers disability rights in NYC. I guess you can also join if you are from outside the city. You can contact me at: alicebitvila@gmail.com if something similar happened to you and if they also left you alone with your case or they offered a pseudosolution that does not cover representation, if you cannot pay a lawyer by yourself. As a reminder: DISABILITY RIGHTS ARE NOT ENSURED UNTIL CITIZENS WHO CANNOT AFFORD A LAWYER ARE ALSO PROTECTED.

I am very disappointed with my experience with Disability Rights New York (DRNY). They present…read morethemselves as an independent protection and advocacy organization, but in practice I feel they only advocate when it benefits them, not the people they are supposed to serve. Communication has been poor, my concerns were not meaningfully addressed, and I did not feel heard or supported at any point in the process. Based on my experience, I would not recommend relying on DRNY if you are looking for strong, client-centered advocacy.