Rotstein & Shiffman

(I have evidence, I'll add photos later over time) I'm not emotional, this is something that must be done Didn't want to make review but I have to so others are WARNED and don't end up in the situation that I'm currently in. They are great for settlements but may take cases on that basis (so they say with good faith, but their actions say otherwise) with no will to fight or continue if the chance of a settlement is low. They did agree that they are not going to charge me for the inconvenience but that doesn't excuse what I experienced and I'm fighting solo You will feel like according to a few other reviews they are either working against you or with the opposing counsel or you are fighting for yourself Its not just a "feeling" they have the tendency to use "timing" or psychological pressure to get you to do things seemingly against your interest As per email chains that I have: #1 They used the threat of withdrawal to convince me to voluntarily dismiss my case instead of filing a response to "a drafted motion of summary of judgement ". Now I have to scramble and learn how to legal respond withing 20 days. #2 Used psychological pressure to try and force me to sign a medical authorization (initially with a very broad scope, until I had them reduce it) I notified them multiple times that had the wrong date of birth. - Also sent a mailed document stating "The judge will MAKE me sign those authorizations, even with the wrong date of birth -Date of birth was corrected, but months after and once again with poor timing to the point where it could have gotten this in trouble for the delay - During the hearing on their withdrawals they made claims to the judge there was no "dispute of genuine fact when there are at least SEVERAL to justify their departure. Words from the JUDGE Friday October 31 2025: Agreed that their timing to withdraw after 16 months, right now before mediation and court next month was "I agree and don't like this at all". They had multiple reasons for withdrawal and claimed to proceed, they would be engaging in fraud. Which is false I documented and clearly disputed that I desired them to tell the truth and be seen by a jury. They did APOLAGIZE to me and the judge after being asked "why now" Tips: Document everything with them in email and if they are recording phone calls follow up with email or record as well, don't sign incomplete or incorrect forms with BROAD authorizations, and make sure to label each page "1 of 1, 1of 2" etc. I can't leave my number if you need help on Google reviews, but my name is Joe Henry Byrd Jr, owner of Scoop me: Request ride & delivery in Jacksonville Florida. You can look up my current case: Joe Byrd vs. Tree work by mitch Drake in Saint johns county. I can help you if you need more info regarding this organization. Good luck and I'm gonna keep up the good fight once I learn how to respond to the Motion of summary judgement and prepare for the suck...going pro se

I WISH I COULD GIVE NEGATIVE STARS!!!!The Law Offices of Rotstein & Shiffman represented my husband in his disability case starting in January 2022. He was unable to work due to medical issues as of June 2021 and underwent around six surgeries in that first year. Communicating with the attorney was extremely frustrating; we could never reach them or receive a callback. He couldn't collect unemployment because he was applying for disability, and he couldn't work for the same reason. Additionally, his ex was constantly trying to have him jailed over child support, which only eased when he was no longer working. He provided medical care for his children and had to cover the costs of various medications and specialist visits every two weeks. After being repeatedly denied for disability and struggling to communicate with the attorney, he returned to work in January 2024. However, the nature of the work available to him after such a long absence only exacerbated his medical condition, leading to more surgeries. He felt he had no choice but to push through, even though it put significant strain on his already fragile health. Fast forward to April 2025, when the attorney finally reached out regarding an appeal. They sent us paperwork to complete, which we filled out promptly. Once again, we faced months of silence as we tried to determine the hearing date. Eventually, the disability office contacted us the 1st week in July letting us know the hearing will be October. However, on July 24th, we received a letter from the attorney stating, "Please be advised that after final review in preparation for your upcoming hearing, it appears you have been working over the allowable amount; therefore, we will be withdrawing as your representative." I was left in disbelief--who does that? What do they expect people to do.

Please take the time to read the reviews carefully before making your decision. My experience with Jonathan I. Rotstein's office was not a positive one. Initially, I was only able to speak with a paralegal, despite calling for a consultation. After repeatedly following up, I did eventually speak with Jonathan himself--but unfortunately, the conversation was disappointing. He came across as dismissive and lacking in empathy. I believe that an attorney should take the time to listen and answer your questions without making you feel rushed or unimportant. That wasn't the case here. Due to the tone and nature of the interaction, I promptly requested that my daughter's file be closed. I'm relieved I made that decision. There are many attorneys out there who are patient, respectful, and genuinely committed to helping their clients. I wish this firm the best, and if you decide to move forward with them, I sincerely hope your experience is more positive than mine. ~Rosemarie Fletcher ~ *Sr Tax Professional @ RoseMarie Tax Firm LLC

Very good experience working with this firm. They made possible what I was told would be impossible. Very pleased with their help fighting this case. I wouldn't have gotten the help i needed without them. Thank you 4 mos case settled

Always do your research concerning the experience level of an attorney in your specific case as it relates to Social Security. Not all attorneys are equally knowledgeable. I'm usually better with my research, but I dropped the ball on this one. Now looking further into this firm, they have an awful lot of complaints and are not accredited with the BBB. I had previously worked with this attorney on my daughter's Social Security case. While they were somewhat helpful years ago in my case, they didn't seem particularly knowledgeable or proactive when it came to my daughter's situation. Over the span of a year, I had minimal contact with them, and I was often the one doing the legwork and sending in documentation. When I recently found another attorney who is more experienced with my daughter's specific situation, this office refused to waive their fee rights -- despite the fact that they came in after the initial filing and haven't meaningfully contributed to the reconsideration process. I requested an itemized list of services performed, and to date, I have not received one. What's most frustrating is that their unwillingness to release their claim to fees is now preventing me from securing better legal help for my daughter. They showed little interest in understanding or addressing the complexities of her case -- especially after I explained that her disability diagnosis came after the age of 18, which led to SSA's rejection. I'm left with no choice but to file a formal complaint and seek other avenues to help my daughter. This experience has been deeply disappointing and unnecessarily stressful.