I retained this firm based on a recommendation from an employee of the LASD. From the first call with counsel, Suzanne Agatste, it would seem that she works for the worker's comp board. When I attempted to ask a question, she would stop me and tell me more about how my claim will be denied and how their doctor may deny services too. I was 100% ok with that risk but what I wasn't ok with was not being able to ask follow up questions. She said you are not using your own time (in fact, I am). She then proceeded to tell me that I should go back to work then. When I tried to ask her how I should go about that since the doctor has placed restrictions and a HR meeting determined those restrictions could not be accommodated (I was dismissed from work on my own time) She said if your hand doesn't hurt go back (the injury is my shoulder and I've still had no diagnosis). She then told me to be careful of complaining my way out of a job. As a member of the LASD community, I 100% do not recommend read more

Suzanne Agatstein has been my attorney of choice for over 26 years. She will fight to get the best benefits for her clients, and there is NO upfront fees, she works on contingency and when she wins, which has been every time for me, she only charges 15%, so clients get to keep a large part of the settlement. Every time i have called or emailed the response time is either immediate or there is a minimal wait time. She is very attentive in my opinion, to her clients. read more

I have nothing but high praises for Mr. Silver.. I am 23 years old and I've been suffering with a spinal injury that I got as a result of an incident at work for over a year now. Over the course of my Injury, I've had many complications with my employers Workers Comp insurance company and aside from the immense stress and pain I had from my injury, I was extremley stressed and frustrated that workers Comp was not doing it's job in helping me recieve care for months, and would ignore every email and phone call I sent them. This left me without any medical care from December 2019- June 2020 during the Covid pandemic, which only worsened my injury. As a 23 year old girl, I should not have a spinal injury that has drastically effected the quality of my life. I then was referred to Mr. Larry Silver , and he has been the biggest god-send. Other lawyers I approached wouldn't take my case as they only cared about the money in it for them, but Mr. Silver accepted my case right after the first phone call because he truly wanted to help me get justice and get the medical care I needed. Mr. Silver truly lifted the burden of fighting with the Workers Comp insurance for me which allowed me time to focus on healing. I can not thank him enough for everything he's done for me. Mr. Silver won my case in court for me, and fought hard to make sure I was given what I deserved. Thank you so so so much Mr. Silver, without you I am not sure how I would still be trying to deal with the Workers Comp insurance and their negligence. You've lifted a great weight off my shoulders and really did a huge kindness for me, when no other lawyer would. I highly reccomend Mr. Silver for any case that you need counsel for. He is truly the best!!! read more

Working with Mr Silver and his Firm has been the best experience I have ever had. Mr Silver works with you Not for you. Holds you by the hand and walks with you throughout the case. He is always available and personable. I highly recommend Mr. Larry Silver. read more

Mr. Lawrence Silver, thank you so much for the excellent care in which you took in regards to my mother's case. The hard work you have done on her Long case we have received the highest care and professionalism from you. I will not hesitate to let anyone know how wonderful you are if they should need legal assistance. Thank you so much, All our best Ponce Family read more

I really appreciate the services I have received from Attorney Lawrence Silver. He has advised me to the best of my interest as well as being available at all times to answer my questions. Larry is extremely honest, knowledgeable, patient and tactful to help his clients. I have been very fortunate to know him. Amir T Shirazi read more

I can't speak to Mike B's experience, but if Mr. Silver gets his fee (even if it is all that he cares about as Mike says), it means that he got his client a settlement. That's kind of how it works when you're not paying an attorney out of pocket. He only gets his fee if you win. Otherwise, where do you think his fee comes from if you're not paying him? Not only have I experienced Mr. Silver as being caring and compassionate, I experienced him as being very diligent in staying with my rather challenging case. read more

The offices of Goldschmid, Silver and Spindel are a great team, their staff were always professional and courteous, I hired Mr Silver to handle my injury case from work and he showed me his dedication to me and my case, with that said he did what he said he was going to do, case closed I was awarded and he also secured for the next 5 years if my injury is still affecting me, Great Job Mr Silver and staff...... read more

Professional, Personable, Knowledgeable, Friendly, Prompt Service. I could go on about this law firm and Vernon Goldschmid Atty. He and his assistant, Odette can't be beat. I highly recommend them when you're in need of the services they provide. If there were 10 stars it still would not be enough. They will always have my recommendation. Thank you. read more

I would like to advise all potential clients to look no further. Mr. Silver is the best Attorney in Los Angles he represented me in my time of need and put me in a comfortable place for retirement. I was turned away by others that were afraid to fight the good fight. Mr. Silver was courageous enough to help me and fought side by side with me against the City of Los Angeles. My deteriorating health was a result of on the job harassment and discrimination. Thanks to Mr. Silver I am living a peaceful and happy retirement life with compensation that will benefit my family and the generations to come. read more

Suzanne Agatstein has been my personal Worker's Compensation Attorney for the past 22 years or so. It was quite evident that she cared about me and my injuries/ailments. She always had my best interests in mind. I can't say enough wonderful things about Suzanne Agatstein and The Law Firm of Goldshmid Silver & Spindel. Thank you for your years of support. read more

I was fortunate to have found Mr. Silver to represent me. He is an excellent attorney. He and his staff worked closely with me, kept me informed throughout the process with a very positive end result. I highly recommend this firm. read more

Goldschmid Silver & Spindel has represented me since 1982. They have always had my back and made sure I received all medical treatment necessary for me to heal. I highly recommend this law office. They will work diligently for you read more

Worst lawfirm dragged my case for seven years. They told me they will fight for my wrongful termination when they fired me while I was on work men's compensation but later Larry Silver said its a waste of his time. They are a complete joke and a waste of people's time and health. Larry Silver think his shit doesn't stink he is extremely rude. His office will never call you back good luck on that. I would have had a better outcome if I represented myself. He made me settle because I was told if I don't settle it would take another 3 years. read more

As one of the top 5 Work Comp Attorneys in California, I am honored to recommend Lawrence Silver, Esq. as a beacon of Light in the Work Comp world. He is extremely experienced, caring, and knowledgable about Work Comp Law, as well as Health Care Providers. In January of this year Mr. Silver successfully concluded negotiations for a 31-year old intricate Work Comp case for me with the California Insurance Guarantee Association, and guided me skillfully through the complicated Medicare Set Aside procedures, the Annuity Structured Settlements and Lump Sum Settlement processes. He not only is exceptionally skilled in negotiations, but also knows the best medical practitioners and sent me to a brilliant primary treating physician who gave me great treatment and referrals since 2003. It was only after that physician closed his offices that I requested to settle my case, as I was approaching my 65th year and wanted to transition to Medicare. I feel very blessed to have Mr. Silver continue to represent me, and will always be very grateful to him for the lifetime annuities he procured on my behalf and the financial and medical protection he has negotiated for me in my senior years to allow me to make that transition successfully happen. Thank you Mr. Silver for all your care, support, and expertise. You are the best attorney in my book! PS: I was referred to Mr. Silver by another esteemed attorney who was asked to take over the files of my second attorney who had died suddenly (and after my first attorney retired). 3 other attorneys were also recommended at the same time, but only Mr. Silver offered to take my complex case, and I am so very glad he did! read more

No need to look further, you've found the best representation with this firm. They are experts in their field and know how to advise you and any concerns. I trust their advise and refer to them ( Lawerence Silver) for all when there are any questions about workers comp claims and how to handle it. They are expert, professional and honest. You won't find anyone better. read more

James Malkin and his staff were very helpful in obtaining a swift resolution of my husband's claim. Whenever we had questions or concerns both he and his legal assistant, Yolanda were always available and courteous. Their professionalism made a bad situation easier. Thank you! read more

I am extremely satisfied with the outcome of my Work Comp reward settlement. Lawrence Silver remained very positive throughout the process from beginning to end. His mannerism helped me to remain comfortable as I struggled with my own impatience and disabilities. Mr. Silver was always quick to respond to my concerns. I felt he had a genuine interest in my case. Mr. Silver was very professional and I would recommend him to anyone needing an Attorney. He knows and understands to whole system and will work to resolve your Worker's Compensation case efficiently. read more

I have been a client of Lawrence Silver regarding a Workers Comp case for approximately 15 years. I would highly recommend Mr. Silver to anyone, and he has to be the top rated attorney in this field. Mr. Silver is not only knowledgeable about every detail and fact in Workers Comp Law, but he is extremely kind and personable. I don't think, I can say enough great things about him! Judith Worth read more

Mr. Silver is as good as it gets when it comes to Workers Comp attorneys. When I phoned him I had called many attorneys and explained my case and they all said no because they didn't think they could win it. By the time I phoned Mr. Silver I was completely hopeless and tired of retelling my story. Then I heard the best words I'd heard in a long time "I'll take your case". I couldn't believe my ears. I have known him for years since that first hopeless call and can say first hand that he is an honorable, kind, brilliant attorney. Most of us don't admire attorneys but Mr. Silver is highly admired by me. When workers have asked me who my attorney is I gladly give then his card and then rave about him for the next ten minutes. I honestly don't know what I would have done without him. Though my case has just recently closed he said if I had any questions I could still call and he will help me. It has been my great pleasure to work with a man that is so intelligent and such a gentleman. He is the tops in his field, trust him, be honest and he will never let you down. Thank you Mr. Silver for being my knight in shining armor, you've got a place in my heart. Carla Thomas read more

As a law enforcement officer, I was recommended by one of my union reps to go to contact Vernon Goldschmid regarding a workers comp case. I spoke to Vernon who was short and not pleasant to work with. Unfortunately, I didn't know anyone else and I went based on the recommendation. Most of the time, I dealt with his assistant, Odette who I enjoyed speaking with very much. Went through the case, went to the AME and was represented. Once it came time to settle, Vernon pushed me to sign even though I medically was not ready. Vernon said we can reopen the case and still go to the doctor. I was misinformed but I guess old Vernon wanted his money. I told him the AME said I should seriously consider a medically retirement due to my issues but Vernon said, "you will never be granted that, the doctor who sits on the pension system medical panel is wrong." Anyways, I settled and as my condition became worse, I found an amazing LEO work comp attorney in Van Nuys CA who works with many deputies. She is amazing, and Vernon is garbage in my eyes. Fast forward 2.5 years later, after fighting to reopening the case on a furthering disability- I went from Vernons 10% disability rating to over 60%. And I was approved for a service connected disability without any appeals. I URGE ANY DEPUTY, DO NOT USE VERNON AS YOUR ATTORNEY- he is a condescending moron just after your $$. HE DIDNT CARE ABOUT MY CASE IN MY OPINION. THERE ARE BETTER ATTORNEYS OUT THERE....BE SAFE... read more

OMG!! So Goldschmid saw my first 2 reviews on here and instead of being a big boy and trying to correct his legal assistants terrible service or even looking at his own behavior, he sent me a letter dropping me as a client. He didn't call me or anything, just sent a letter. Makes me think of the COWARDLY lion from Wizard of Oz... Actually, I didn't find out from the attorney's office that I was dropped, I found out from the doctor that he referred me to just days before. They called me and told me that I was no longer being represented and they couldn't see me. When I called Odette, she just tried to talk me in circles and pretended to not know what was going on. She kept saying, "I told you that the attorney was sending you a letter..." I replied, "What does that mean to me? Is it a letter with a million dollar check???" Then she said, I'll email it to you, what's your email address?" Again, I gave it to her, although she should have had it because I had been emailing her for weeks with NO RESPONSE. For all you yelpers, this reminds me of a an episode of Kitchen Nightmares where the owner of Hamburger Kitchen would email the reviewers and tell them they were wrong. I DO NOT RECOMMEND Vernon Goldschmid, I have not had a good experience with him and he has a poor attitude. Same goes for Odette Polanco, his legal assistant. Again, read my previous reviews and you'll see that I would have better service from Cletus, the slack-jawed yokel. read more

I wish I could give Vernon Goldschmid 10 STARS! Hands down, best attorney for your work comp needs. My case was ongoing for a few years. Vern and his legal assistant Odette literally held my hand through the entire nightmare. When I had questions they were able to communicate to me what was going on so I understood. In the end, after all the aftermath of being in pain, surgeries, etc. I truly was satisfied and happy that I went to Vern. He went above and beyond to get me the most he could. Thank You Vern and Odette! read more

Ms Agatstein helped me get medical treatment when no on else would. She went to court and fought for me. She got me the surgery i needed. Finally she argued to get me my job back. read more

Mr. Silver is a very diligent, proactive and extremely skilled attorney. I found him to be trustworthy and he fought hard to achieve a sucessful settlement for me. I would describe him as a very experienced, high caliber attorney, who is also well regarded in his field. I highly recommend him to anyone with a work related injury, especially Entertainment related injuries. I truly appreciate all of his help. A big "Thank You" goes out to him, Maria and Yvette. read more

As a Fire Captain in Southern California I am no stranger to on the job injuries these past 31 years of service. Mr. Silver has managed my work comp claims each and every time I've been injured, navigating both the process and ever changing laws in California with knowledge and skill most can't compare to. Typically, this profession waits until the client is retiring to get involved, creating years of delay in the retirement process. However, Mr. Silver continues to prepare my file to prepare me for the day I choose to call it quits. I'm thankful to have him on my team and I am certain I'm in great hands as i approach retirement. Don't wait until you're an "old guy" and about ready to retire, you never know when your last day of service might be. read more

I wish there were more stars to give, I found myself in a very tough battle and unjust case against my former employer, I was afraid, confused and hopeless. Mr. Larry Silver took my case and fought for me like my guardian angel, I was amazingly surprised at how quickly he understood my case, Mr. Larry Silver told me exactly what to expect, I got his support all through the process, he is honest, professional, and in spite of his busy schedule, he will at times personally respond to my calls on weekends, If I ever found myself leaving a message, my calls or emails were answered in a timely manner. I really got the feeling that I was his most important client. Mr. Larry Silver's staff and specifically Yvette are outstanding as well, always courteous and friendly, highly efficient and knowledgeable. Mr. Larry Silver settled my case beyond my expectation. I highly recommend him to anyone who is going through a tough time with your Employer or Lawyer. Mr. Larry Silver will fight for you. read more

I was represented on a workers comp case by Mr. Larry Silver of Goldschmid Silver & Spindel. I highly recommend that you avoid this sack of garbage at all costs. I will suffer financially and physically for the rest of my life due to his complete and total incompetence and self serving mode of operation. It all boiled down to once my Personal Injury lawyer paid Mr. Silver his fees, Mr Silver knew he would not be getting any more compensation from my case so he coerced me into signing away my future health care on anything to do with my injuries, there by ending his involvement. He lied to my face and should be banned from legal practice for life. The only reason i did not sue him personally was due to the statute of limitations running out before I realized how screwed I was. The litigator I hired to review the case was ashamed a fellow lawyer would treat a client the way Mr. Silver treated me. read more