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google
5.0 / 5.0
2026-03-17 00:00:00

UPDATE!!! 03-2026 We won thanks to Mr. Silver and his team. Yes its over and it did take time and a lot of work. Remember to keep all records and follow Mr. Silvers directions because every case is different. My case was one of the hardest to win. Best advise is what Mr. Silver told me when my case first started, tell the truth. Having the knowledge of both sides (The Law and The Medical) you can't go wrong with Mr. Silver and his team. Thank you so much...You guys are the best! 2019 Mr. Silver and his team are the best. Even though they are so busy if you have questions Mr. Silver or one of his team members will get back to you with answers. Mr. Silver is one of the best attorneys in L.A. and is so knowledgeable he will fight for you and for what is right. Workers Compensation is a very complicated process but you can count on Mr. Silver to know the law and how to professionally interpret it. I would highly recommend him.

— Fingee 03/17/2026

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2024-04-06 16:08:31

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,...

— Frank R. 04/06/2024

google
5.0 / 5.0
2022-04-01 00:00:00

No description provided

— Deedra Carpenter 04/01/2022

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2021-03-02 16:29:48

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...

— Chana H. 03/02/2021

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2020-08-29 00:00:00

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...

— Amir T. 08/29/2020

google
5.0 / 5.0
2019-11-16 00:00:00

Great attorney work hard for me I'm sure the firm would work hard for anyone

— Jeffrey bayard 11/16/2019

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2019-08-13 06:38:08

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...

— Teresa D. 08/13/2019

google
5.0 / 5.0
2019-07-11 00:00:00

SUZANNE Agatstein is the best attorney you can have on your side. County Counsel fears her.

— Old U.S. Marine 07/11/2019

google
5.0 / 5.0
2019-03-05 00:00:00

Larry Silver is an excellent, top rated worker's comp attorney. I highly recommend him.

— Aileen Dupont 03/05/2019

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2019-02-28 07:12:34

This law office is one of the best. Mr. Silver and all the people that work there are amazing. Workers compensation is very hard to understand and sometimes...

— Mike F. 02/28/2019

google
5.0 / 5.0
2019-02-28 00:00:00

Mr. Silver and his team are the best. Even though they are so busy if you have questions Mr. Silver or one of his team members will get back to you with answers. Mr. Silver is one of the best attorneys in L.A. and is so knowledgeable he will fight for you and for what is right. Workers Compensation is a very complicated process but you can count on Mr. Silver to know the law and how to professionally interpret it. I would highly recommend him.

— Fingee 02/28/2019

lawyers
5.0 / 5.0
2019-02-12

Attorney Silver and Agatstein are the best. Mr Silver represented me in my injuries and received coverage several times. Mrs Agatstein represented me in my disability retirement and it was covered. These two Attorneys are AWESOME and the BEST.

— Client 02/12/2019

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2018-12-19 14:12:08

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...

— Ronnie V. 12/19/2018

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2018-12-02 07:12:34

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...

— Mike C. 12/02/2018

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2018-11-29 07:12:34

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...

— Art M. 11/29/2018

google
5.0 / 5.0
2018-11-16 00:00:00

Mr. Silver was my attorney kept me well informed and made things happen

— Charles Taylor 11/16/2018

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2018-09-22 07:12:34

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....

— Davin E. 09/22/2018

google
5.0 / 5.0
2018-02-28 00:00:00

No description provided

— Elehrhorn05 02/28/2018

lawyers
5.0 / 5.0
2017-06-12

I was reluctant to even seek legal counsel on a matter that I was pretty sure was hopeless. Though I knew I was right, I also knew that my evidence was flimsy. He took the case, handled it 100% professionally, and reached a fair settlement on my behalf. I highly recommend him. P.S. On other sites, people have complained that he doesn't return calls, etc. I rarely called him. People, please! These things take time to develop and move forward. Be patient. He will not disappoint.

— Client 06/12/2017

google
5.0 / 5.0
2016-03-09 00:00:00

Excellent service even though it's been over12 years. Goldschmid was my attorney.

— LadyJ B2BaB 03/09/2016

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2016-02-22 07:12:34

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....

— Tony C. 02/22/2016

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2016-02-02 00:00:00

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...

— Carla T. 02/02/2016

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2015-12-27 06:53:26

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...

— Patty P. 12/27/2015

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2015-11-23 07:12:34

Professional, Personable, Knowledgeable, Friendly, Prompt Service. I could go on about this law firm and Vernon Goldschmid Atty. He and his assistant, Odette...

— Tony F. 11/23/2015

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2015-10-09 07:12:34

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...

— Tim B. 10/09/2015

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2015-09-24 07:12:34

When I first consulted with Mr. Silver, I had no real hope that I would prevail in this case.  He assured me that he would work hard on my behalf and he kep...

— Teresa D. 09/24/2015

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2015-09-10 07:12:34

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...

— Jewels P. 09/10/2015

lawyers
5.0 / 5.0
2015-09-01

I thought that I would be lost in the shuffle. Instead I was surprised at the individual treatment I was given.. My calls were answered promptly. My questions were answered in a way that I could understand. When my case was finally settled, I thought it was a very fair result given everything that I've gone through with my injury.. I would not hesitate to recommend these attorneys.

— Client 09/01/2015

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2015-08-31 07:12:34

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...

— Sharifah R. 08/31/2015

lawyers
5.0 / 5.0
2015-08-31

Mr. Silver successfully negotiated a C&R Settlement for a complex 31-year Work Comp case with California Insurance Guarantee Association this January. He is one of the top 5 attorneys in the CA Work Comp field, and his expertise proved invaluable to me not only in the selection of my expert and brilliant Cedars-Sinai Physician(s), but also in the final negotiations, including complex Medicare Set Aside procedures, Annuities, Lump Sum, & Supplemental Plans. He is the best and really cares.

— Client 08/31/2015

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2015-08-27 10:21:42

I was lost in the wasteland of the Workers Compensation system until I contacted Attorney Silver's office.  They got my case back on track and assisted m...

— John C. 08/27/2015

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2015-08-18 00:00:00

I am extremely satisfied with the outcome of my Work Comp reward settlement. Lawrence Silver remained very positive throughout the process from beginning to...

— Patty C. 08/18/2015

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2015-08-16 07:12:34

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....

— Staci P. 08/16/2015

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2015-08-16 06:38:08

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...

— Ashley H. 08/16/2015

yelp
5.0 / 5.0
2015-08-14 06:12:06

Mr. Silver represented me for several years. He got a very large settlement for me. His staff was very courteous. He exhibited nothing but the highest degree...

— Phillip D. 08/14/2015

avvo
5.0 / 5.0
2014-06-01

Mr. Silver has used his 40 years experience to successfully see me through the past 14 years of a most difficult 30-year uncontested Worker's Compensation case due to an industrial injury that occurred in 1984 His patient support, knowledge of the law, and referrals to the best physicians have been invaluable to me in getting proper medical care for these past 14 years and in reaching a final settlement last week, which will yield me per month almost what I was offered 20 years ago as a final compromise and release settlement lump sum, and which I am now so glad that I declined because of Mr. Silver's recent display of excellent settlement and negotiation skills. Mr. Silver is extremely competent, knows the "ins and outs" of Work Comp, and more importantly who are the best physicians to properly treat the different medical conditions of the patient. In my case, he referred me to a brilliant physician, David S. Silver, who was at the time Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA, and Chief of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, at Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Silver's reports greatly impacted my case positively, and because of Dr. Silver I was able to continue Upper Cervical care, begin Home Health care, and was treated for many secondary conditions that were a result of my industrial injury. Because of his responsible effective reports, and because of Mr. Silver's legal expertise, I will remain "harmless" from all expense incurred since 2010 at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, and Medicare liens - even for stage 3 colon cancer (including 4 surgeries and about a year of chemotherapy and radiation) because he proved they were secondary to my industrial injury because of the delays in authorization - a difficult negotiation point, indeed. I really appreciate what Mr. Silver has done for me, first trying to get my pension in 2002, and now in this final settlement. In our meeting last week I realized this man REALLY CARES. He did a brilliant job in representing me and actually got a settlement which I could not have ever imagined. I am most grateful to him and his Assistant for their kindness, professionalism, responsiveness to my particular needs and requests, and representation in a most difficult, complicated and unique case. I am also most appreciative that in spite of the fact that his 2002 Permanent Disability Award of $430,000 was revoked on appeal and he didn't get one red cent for all his work, he said to me, " I think I still can get you more medical care." Mr. Silver procured a final settlement that I could finally accept, that will protect me to the end of life, afford me 100% Medical Coverage while allowing me some peace of mind as I approach retirement age.. I applaud Mr. Silver and his Assistant, Yvette Gregory, who always was responsive to my requests for copies of documents and passed on messages promptly. His front office staff is amicable and helpful. Many times I would call to ask them if they received a fax, and they would personally print it out and take it to Mr. Silver, giving me an assurance that they were really fighting for me. Mr. Silver, himself, was responsive to my concerns, represented me properly and effectively, and protected me from Bad Debt and Credit Collection on more than one occasion. His Settlement Negotiations were thoughtful, productive, and I really appreciated the fact that although by the end of the several years negotiation process the work he expended and the results he achieved would have normally rendered him a $90,000 fee, he said, "I will only charge the $60,000 that we spoke about because that made it possible for the defense to accept" the total Final settlement sum. This man worked for 14 years on my behalf without pay trying to protect me from creditors, bad debt, and bad defense doctor reports, while trying to get me maximum health benefits and now an award that I can retire on. I recommend him without hesitation and with deep gratitude for what he has achieved this past week.

— Client 06/01/2014

avvo
5.0 / 5.0
2010-06-26

I had a worker's comp case in the 1983, after about 4 years on the job, public employee, it took about 3 years to settle during which time my employer tried to get rid of me. I was stressed and felt Larry wasn't givin me the attention I 'deserved"..... in the end, my case was settled, I've retired from that job 5 years ago. I have referred many of my co-workers and others to this firm, especially to Larry. My experience was great.

— Client 06/26/2010

avvo
5.0 / 5.0
2010-04-09

You won't find any better strategist than this attorney. He works tirelessly and tenaciously. His communciation with his clients is clear, concise and effective. He has been my attorney for over 2 years, is currently my attorney and will be whenever I need an attorney.

— Client 04/09/2010

lawyers
4.8 / 5.0
2011-10-17

Mr. Silver represented me in a Worker's Comp matter that covered the period from 1982 to 1985 while I was employed at one of the CSU campuses. While I was not off the payroll for that entire period, he not only secured my job, but also insured I was properly compensated for lost wages and retained my position and proper salary rate. I have recommended many co-workers and a family member to him over the years to their satisfaction. I highly recommend this firm of fine Attorneys.

— Client 10/17/2011

google
4.0 / 5.0
2019-01-20 00:00:00

No description provided

— Daniel McCoy 01/20/2019

yelp
4.0 / 5.0
2014-06-06 07:12:34

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...

— Bianca Lobatto S. 06/06/2014