Anonymous
map-marker Richardson, Texas

Binder and Binder got paid twice

They got my SSD benefits but they got paid twice but I only won on one of my claims...I would like to know if this is legal or not? It started Oct 2004 when arthritis and pain plus IBS prevented me from working anymore. The case went on and on with B & B changing my case handler just before my first hearing, and went in with the case worker not knowing what was going on. Then Apr 2006 I was in MVA and injured very very bad with my whole left side broken(from my neck to my toes). Went to next hearing in wheelchair. Still lost, but finally won in 2008. They charged me for two cased, even though I only won on one. I want to know if this is legal or not because I could sure use that extra $5500! Help!!
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Guest

Are you saying that Binder & Binder was paid $11,000.00 out of your back payments?

Anonymous
map-marker Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

I need advice on hiring B&B

I need someone's advice one hiring B&B. I have injuries where I can not return to work without having it make my conditions worse and from what I am reading, I am scared to trust what money I have left to B&B.

I am a single mother and I have to watch the money I do have left because I have no income coming in. Is B&B not going to fight for me like the commericals say they will? Should I spend my money elsewhere on a better lawyer?

I can't find anything good on B&B? please help me

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Guest

I do wish i would have gotten some advice first. I have had B&B since June 2011 and still NOTHING!

Been waiting to go infront of an appeals judge since, i believe it's been since July of 2011. I rarely talk to my attorney, unless i call them! I am a single parent, haven't worked since Feb. 2011, and it is very very difficult.

and since Nov 2011, i have had NO insurance, as Medicaid thinks i can pull 500.00 a MONTH out of my *** before they will pay for anything. so now i can't even see my doctors, i have 4!! nor do i have my medications!!! i was on 12 a day!!

now......nothing! i told my Rep. @ B&B, and got no kind of help at all, was basically told there was nothing they could do.

so now we sit and wait!! and they get paid for doing nothing!!

Guest

dont hire them you gotta do all the leg work im looking for another law firm or attorney who will fight for me not gonna give me the run around

Guest

They are not attorneys. They are advocate and anyone can advocate on your behalf and it would not cost your an arm and a leg. Get your doctors to help you and like the SS said they do it for free, If you are truly disable it would cost you nothing.

Guest

I'd stay away from attorneys. They charge for collecting medical records and travel.

Check with Allsup (www.allsup.com). They did work for my brother.

Got him awarded in 6 months. They get a fee 25% or $6,200 - whichever is less.

Guest

Don't sign a fee agreement for ANY attorney before the hearing. You might not need anybody if your claim is approved.

I work for Social Security and you wouldn't believe the forms that come across my desk. I've had to make countless phone calls for clarifications and completions - or return forms to the rep when I can't get a call-back. Before the hearing level they do nothing for you that you or the Social Security worker can't do FOR FREE. This applies to all the major disability reps.

To them you are nothing but a potential paycheck.

Do yourself a favor and hire somebody local. At least you can get in touch with a local attorney instead of trying to communicate with somebody thousands of miles away.

Guest

I didn't. I started with them. After the three hour phone interview I knew I was not getting any personal service. I dropped them, and found

someone local, someone who specializes in just SS disability (they know what each judge likes and does not like, and are more likely to send an attorney with you who will help you with that judge.

My case took many years in the Phoenix Area, however I have heard cases in Prescott are getting through in under 6 months. They are 90 minutes away - SS needs to distribute judges better.

Know how you are getting, sit down in their office and talk to them. Find out the fees, and all the little charges, and what would happen if you changed to a different lawyer at some point.

SSA sets a basic levels for payments to attornys, however there is paperwork they can add to up their fee.

Support your local businesses, and know who you are doing business with and see if you like them. Do they give the the contact phone numbers, faxes, emails of all the people you are working with?

With Binder And Binder they basically find another law firm to do the work, and they both split. I don't think you have much say in who you get, But I am sure as with all businesses, lower priced vendors usually get the job. YOUR JOB. And you won't see a price difference between the BEST Disability Lawyers in your area, and the worst. Go in, and talk to them.

Guest

NEVER!! Hire a local attorney who specializes in this work. Ask around.

Guest

Don't do it, sure they win alot of cases, they tell you it only costs 6200, thats all they can be paid by law, ***, after 3yrs I finally won at the alj hearing, before going in the room my attorny had me sign papers stating they were to recieve 6200.

They are liars, I got a 51000.00 award and they petitioned the court for 25% not the 6200. Also If you don't do all the leg work and see doctors and get supporting tests on your own you will have a hard time.

Good luck, it is a *** I wish on no human being, getting disability is demoralizing, dehumanizing, and getting screwed by the attorny was just the icing on the cake.

Guest

DON'T!!!

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josmik D
map-marker Brooklyn, New York

Michael John Dunphy--CEO J"n"M Squared Ecosystems---The person who posted about a class action---

law suit, please e-mail me @ loots2@***.com, as I am more than interested in taking this idiots $$$$ and freedom away from him.We will be utilizing my team of pirrahnah like attorneys, but I will do most of the talking as I am in the GM Murdered My Cousin Lucas Piantieri case. I am devastating GM as I am a very persuasive fellow, with the true GODs not binderhelp. WE will also be putting up a web site I used to get GM to pay me on a 2 billion$$$$ lawsuit describing all the immoral and illegal travesties Binder has heaped on his unsuspecting clients lambs being led to slaughter, me primarily, but no more. Harry, as you read this understand the following, I MICHAEL JOHN DUNPHY, CEO J"n"M Squared Ecosystems, will WIN, as my belief in my father above transcends all !!!!$$$$.
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josmik D
map-marker Centereach, New York

Harry J. Binder--Michael J. Dunphy, CEO J"n"M Squared Ecosystems--Another open letter

Now that you have been outed by me as the devil reincarnate, what do I have to do to get you to fight back? The devils greatest trick was convincing the world he does not exist. Your greatest trick was convincing me and your other clients you were in their corner fighting "FOR" them. All you were doing was bilking them of the thing you love most, "MONEY--$$$$". Money, when sought after for the correct reason, to help others, is a good thing. You, on the other hand screw all for $$$$, including your employees, partners, and family. Money, not God, is your god, and you will suffer the consequences of your false god idolization directly at my hand, a man of the true God. I will reiterize and solidify my position;--you, sir, will go to jail, lose all, especially your beloved money directly because of what you did to me, your former best friend and best client piggy bank. Say goodnight Harry, for all is lost already, just waiting for the fat lady to sing!!!!$$$$.
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Guest

Lucky you..I worked there and most of the people know nothing about "law" of any type...they just take your info and submit to

SSA something anyone else can do on their own. They are all about the money and could give two Sh5ts about you the client

Guest

:grin I'm surprised by this (and other) complaints, but not everyone can expect the same results in their individual cases. I filed an SSD claim through B&B in 2003.

Within 17 months my claim was approved, all fees were paid and I will receive SSD for the rest of my life. The process was easy, albeit lengthy, but worth the effort. B&B provided 24/7 live telephne service and my representative was deligent and pleasant to deal with.

Nowhere in their ads does B&B claim that a case will be handled by "a lawyer"; only that the company was FOUNDED by attorneys. They promise that your case will be handled by 'experts' in this field of the law - and that's precisely what happened with me.

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Anonymous
map-marker Canyon Country, California

Told me that I had

I couldn't believe it. A few weeks ago I went to Binder &Binder for representation in my social security denial rebuttal. I have a serious illness called Conn's Syndrome or primary aldosteronism. It means that my blood pressure spikes to very high levels -typically over-riding all of the blood pressure regulating medication and causes me an average of 8 emergency room visits monthly. I have muscle aches, spasms and excruciating pain when I sit, walk or stand. It also means that I am unable to work and haven't done so since 2006. I am at risk of heart failure, blindness, heart attack, and kidney failure. I needed representation to get my disability benefits. Initially, I was spoken to politely, then they requested that I provide my medical records- which I had with me. Then the counselor asked me to have my physician send a letter and gave me the template for what they wanted the letter to state. I got my doctor to write a letter, as they requested - then I called to confirm that they received the letter. They said that they wanted to discuss some things with me, so I came to the office was met by a woman who identified herself as "a supervisor". This woman told me that my cover letter was so well written it was "hard for them to believe that I was disabled". They continued to tell me that I had "such a high level of education" that they didn't believe that I couldn't work. I said that my mind was not disabled and is fully operational, but my body was disabled. The So-called "supervisor" said the following,"So you say..." I was stunned and very disappointed. After reading all of the complaints about this firm, I am convinced that what has been written is/was correct about Binder& Binder. A word to the wise: Don't use them period. I will be seeking another attorney to assist me and I recommend that no one uses the services of Binder & Binder I was flabbergasted and disappointed. I explained(!!???) that though my mind was fully operational, my body was not. The response that I received from this "supervisor" was "So you say..."
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Guest

:eek Thank you so much for your comment. After reading several reviews, I was not sure whom to believe.

I have several degrees and fall in the "highly educated" category.

I also have a disease that is "rare" & affects my body, not my mind. This post has convinced me to look elsewhere for representation.

Thank you

Anonymous
map-marker New York, New York

Kept transfering my case

I started my claim in California 3 years ago, I moved to another State, Binder and Binder in the Bronx sent me a letter said they had my case, after about 3 months not hearing any more, I called, seems California office didn't even start a file. I was told I had to get all medical records, and send them, in the meantime my case was sent to another office. No matter who i spoke to I was told to create a medical paper trail, not working, or have insurence. I am living with 79 mother on social security
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Guest

You never move to another state in the middle of a disability case. That was your first mistake.

That is why everything was lost.

josmik D
map-marker Tappan, New York

Harry J. Binder--Michael John Dunphy-CEO J"n"M Squared Ecosystems and father to Josie and Mikey

best of friends to Joy. I am sitting in my plush duplex with a very close friend discussing your upcoming imprisonment and loss of everytrhing dear $$$$--the only thing you care about. Please check the web site I had developed to take down GM for killing my cousin, Lucas Piantieri. We are currently working on a web site about yourself, Charles and Didio I feel you will find quite interesting. Stay tuned all, it will be quite a hoot not for Binder and his minions of course. Have a lovely evening, you cheap, dispicable human[?]. Hope your holiday season is all you deserve jail!!!!$$$$.
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josmik D
map-marker Fort Mitchell, Kentucky

Harry J. Binder------Michael John Dunphy here---I will be taking out

an order of protection against you, and your brother Charles and your firm since it has become quite obvious to any thinking person you are now quite desperate in your unwinnable battle against myself and the truth. Your dispicable threat vs. my children and family has gone unfulfilled as all chicken and desperate threats do. However, I recieved a very interesting phone call, amongst many, about how I was just scratching the surface as to your discusting and devil like behaviour from more than 20 years ago. The woman who called me was quite scared of you and what she believed you are capable of. I AM NOT------Go for it *** head----lets go for the gold in a court of law----you and your supposed law degree against me and my belief in the true GOD. Harry J.--You are truly the biggest *** of all time, and I believe the results are already in, ----YOU LOSE TO ME!!!!$$$$. Bye for now--Harry J. ***!!!!$$$$.
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josmik D
map-marker Spring Valley, New York

Harry J. Binder---Congrats to all of us with a heart and soul

Harry J. Binder has in fact turned his cell phone off due to repeated calls from actual kind hearted human beings with a heart and soul. Obviously, when the binder *** passed the bar exam, his heart and soul was immediately surgically removed. When I asked for his help in raising $$$$ for my GM murdered cousin, Lucas Piantieri, who left behind a wife and 2 beautiful infant children, his responce was a flat "NO". When I asked him why he would not help, he responded "if he was too *** not to take out insurance and his family is now struggling, why the *** would I help him with the $$$$ I have stolen from so many of my clients". Nice, lovely individual, the biner *** is. Keep reading my posts, ladies and gentlemen, as the stories, all true, unfortunately, will just continue to get sicker and more depressing. One thing about the entity from below. Once you figure out who he is, and unmask it, it is very easy to defeat. $$$$ is a very easy opponent as all you need do is offer it up to the highest bidder and those like minded individuals will turn on each other each and every single time. Have another glorious day in ***, binder *** and his minions.
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Withit
map-marker Poughkeepsie, New York

Binder & Binder Doing a GOOD job for me

I filed for SS Disability last year, went for an "independant medical exam" set up by SS that lasted ten minutes...what a joke...and I got a denial. I wasn't too upset because I had heard that the majority of people who file will get a first denial. When I got the information to appeal, I knew I had to have an attorney to much better my chances of getting the benefits I deserved. I hired Binder & Binder and at first, I did have a "caseworker" but any time I called with a question, I got an answer right away. As the months went by, I got anxious about getting a hearing date. I even agreed to a "video conference" because B & B said these are usually scheduled sooner. A couple of months ago, I got a hearing date. A B & B attorney (not a caseworker) was assigned to me and we stayed in touch right before the hearing date, he was with me at the hearing and did a great job presenting the facts of my case, and is still in touch with me as we wait for the decision. We did have a hearing in front of a judge (not a video one) and the judge did seem to be fair and also surprisingly compassionate. The wait was very long but worth it. Just awaiting the judge's decision which could come in a couple weeks or a month. I feel confident.
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Guest

Maybe the reason that the cases are taking too long solve are because the "lawyers" spend too much time blogging and reblogging and reblogging and reblogging BS...... oh yeah, and picking out cowboy hats.

Guest

I just found this and thank goodness I did before I hired these people! THEY AREN'T EVEN REAL LAWYERS! If you are considering hiring them please check this link out first:

Binder-and-Binder.com

Binder-and-Binder.com

Binder-and-Binder.com

I just saw that the Senate is wanting Social Security to look at all of the cases that have been represented by Binder and Binder. Some people may even have to pay their won benefits back. If I were you, I would NOT trust these guys. Just look what they did to the guy on the website linked above.

Guest

UPDATE: A direct deposit was made to my checking account in the amount for TWO years worth of benefits. Deductions were made for Medicare for November and December ($99.00 each month) but I will be getting that money back because I sent notice declining that coverage.

I am covered under my working husband's medical insurance.

In a few weeks, I will start getting my monthly benefits. I could not be more satisfied with how the staff and my attorney from B & B treated me and they did a great job representing me.

Guest

WOW! In less than two weeks since the hearing I got the judge's decision and he found me to be disabled since 2007 and SS has already accessed my checking account to make direct deposits.

A big weight has been lifted off my shoulders and my quality of life will improve having my disability benefits.

If you meet the guidelines for disability and have medical evidence (and I didn't pay a dime to my doctors for reports...they wanted hundreds and even thousands to furnish me with reports. Outrageous!

My B & B attorney asked the judge to subpoena records

from my doctors and the judge did) you will get a favorable decision. ;)

Guest

WOW! In less than two weeks since the hearing I got the judge's decision and he found be to be disabled since 2007 and SS has already accessed my checking account to make direct deposits.

A big weight has been lifted off my shoulders and my quality of life will improve having my disability benefits.

If you meet the guidelines for disability and have medical evidence (and I didn't pay a dime to my doctors for reports...they wanted hundreds and even thousands to furnish me with reports. Outrageous!

My B & B attorney asked the judge to subpoena records

from my doctors and the judge did) you will get a favorable decision. ;)

Guest

The judge said if he rules in my favor, I could collect a total check for the last two years and then I would start receiving my SS check every month. Sorry if you got screwed.

Guest

Hopefully your award won't too big, if it is you will be paying more than the agreed to 6200. Get the lube, your about to be screwed!

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josmik D
map-marker Brooklyn, New York

Binder and Binder--Aftter reading the Dunphy posts and others

I too have decided to end my relationship with thie Binder and Binder firm. I also thought Harry Binder had a god complex and found him to be completely condescending. I am a waiter and have waited on him previously and we all would fight to not serve him as he was always rude as all *** and condescending as well. He is so full of himself. I have even seen him force his own children to dive for nickels at a pool party. He really needs to get over himself. I have heard thru the grape-vine that he is far from faithful to his wife as well. Poor woman. Bad enough to be married to a *** in the 1st place, but then to have the *** as a cheater as well. The woman obviously will get a big mansion in the sky for all her pain. Harry, time to grow up and treat people with a modicum of respect and kindness. Otherwise the real God certainly will rain *** down on you. It is not too late, but not much time left to change. Otherwise, *** awaits and then you will know the true meaning of pain. This board is nothing---change your selfish ways--FOOL
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josmik D
map-marker Brooklyn, New York

Harry J. Binder {devil reincarnate}---

I, Michael John Dunphy, have hired a nationally recognized law firm in my battle with General Motors over the wrongful death in a corvette of my cousin, Lucas Piantieri back in March of this past year. Lucas left behind a beautiful blonde haired, blue eyed wife, a beautiful blonde haired blue eyed 2 year old son and a beautiful baby daughter just born daughter.

This is the same family Harry and his brother Charles and Dr. Daryl Didio refused to help because he mistakenly did not have insurance. Again, when Harry and Charles passed the bar exam, their hearts and souls were immediately surgically removed.Generel Motors has actually started paying on the 1 billion $$$$ lawsuit, but is stone walling and doing every thing in its power to not pay as they are very aware GM will not be in existance w/in the next 24 mos. I am also suing GM for having taken $$$$ from QE1 and QE2 from our federal Gov't, promising to use it to loan $$$$ for automobiles and then paying their CEO, his cronies and their board of directors bonuses.

Should GMs CEO attempt to golden parachute out just before GMs imminent bankruptcy, I will sue them again on behalf of all Americans. I do not play games. Harry J. Binder, Charles Binder, Dr.

Daryl DiDio and HIG Capital are next up yo the plate to pay for their immoral and illegal behaviour. Should anyone wish to contribute to the Lucas Piantieri wrongful death fund and help me and my family prevent Lucas's family from losing their business and house, please contact my assistant, Javier Ortiz @ 631-796-****.

Lets push these evil entities right back to *** where they belong. Thank you!!!!$$$$.

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josmik D
map-marker Brooklyn, New York

Binder and Binder--Michael John Dunphy--I have recieved numerous calls and e-mails from people

inside binder and binder. People who work there only do so because they feel they have to. I have the ability thru J"n"M Squared Ecosystems to teach you how to make multiples of what you now make as my partner, not an employee, and I would never spit on you and disrespect you the way harry j. *** does. Harry, I do believe you are getting exactly what you brought on yourself. I am just here to make sure the ball rolls in the correct direction. ***-head, it is all down hill from here. Have a lovely day as usual. Your days of being condescending and a jack *** to people is rapidly ending--all at your own hand!!!!$$$$.
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John N Mzy

Are you complaining about that nice man with the hat??? I hope you apologize to him. He is so nice in the commercials.

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You don't know these guys, you've never worked for them. Just because people seem nice in commercials, doesn't mean they are. Also, the one on the commercial is Charles, Harry's brother.

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Billie Xtn
map-marker Saint Louis, Missouri

Will not call me back after 5months of trying to contact

I am so sorry to read these reports and also grateful; I started my claim w/B&B in May 2011. Since that time I have made numerous calls to my representative, appointed me,(Karen Gadsten, from the Bronx, NY location) to give and get information. I am told each time I call that my rep is at lunch and after all this time has not returned my calls. This is definately a red flag. What can I do, like securing another attorney, maybe? Will B&B still be able to charge me for services if I discontinue my case. I am in dire need, in that, I filed my own claim alone in 2010. You know where that got me!
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Billie Xtn

I am getting another attorney, I just can not run the risk of dealing w/B&B any longer, the complaints are far too many and makes me afraid of these people. Since I last posted, I have also received another representative, as well.

Guest

I am so hurt and upset that I have been passed around from person to person. I canno pay my rent and have sent documentation to say so.

My doctor has filled out so many forms, he does not even want to see me any more. I am at a loss and ready for a breakdown, Please help me.

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josmik D
map-marker Brooklyn, New York

Harry J. Binder and Dr. Daryl Didio

I am now reaching out to daryl didio. If you agree to turn on harry j. binder and turn to the right side, I will refrain from giving you to the internal revenue service and district attorneys office for your conspiracy w/binder and most provable, your demanding cash payments from me and not reporting it as income, thus screwing the gov't and american public!!!!$$$$. You have until 12PM Wed. this week to respond positively or I will do what I must and devastate and destry you as well!!!!$$$$. Again, when you worship @ the alter of the almighty buck and not the alter of GOD--it is very simple to use your god of $$$$ aginst you!!!!$$$$. You have 72 hours to contact my chief assistant Javier Ortiz @ 631-796-****!!!!$$$$. As always, enjoy your day, w/out a positive responce and turning on the binder idiot, your days in prisin will not be so enjoyable!!!!$$$$.
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