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Russell Goldsmith
  • Social Security Disability, Personal Injury, Gov & Administrative Law ...
  • Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire
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Biography

Attorney Goldsmith pursued a liberal arts education at Haverford College where he graduated with a degree in Philosophy in 1987, following those studies with the immediate pursuit of a law degree. While at the University of Maine School of Law, Attorney Goldsmith was the only student in his class selected as a member of both the law school’s Law Review and Moot Court Competition Board, and did publish during his senior year an article entitled Contracting out of Maine’s Employment-At-Will Doctrine, 42 Maine Law Review 553 (July 1990). While in law school, he likewise interned at well-respected law firms in both Manchester, New Hampshire and Portland, Maine where he uncovered his career passion for pursuing the rights of the disabled: during his senior year in law school, he continued to work 30 hours per week for a Portland, Maine disability law firm where he served as their only law clerk, undertaking research and advising the law firms’ 10 lawyers on difficult legal issues facing the firm, all while maintaining high marks and participating in both Moot Court and Law Review). Following admission to the Maine State Bar in 1990 and shortly thereafter Massachusetts in early 1991, Attorney Goldsmith continued his employment with the same disability law firm out of Portland, Maine as a lawyer handling primarily workers’ compensation and personal injury claims before starting his own law firm during the summer of 1991. Attorney Goldsmith has received numerous awards for his charitable work, including from such notables as Governor John McKernan and Edmund Muskie, for his pro bono publico service to the indigent. Attorney Goldsmith has continued his fight only for the “little guy” since becoming a lawyer in 1990 and enjoys working tirelessly to pursue the rights of the injured and disabled. He regularly appears before judges throughout Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire (where he was likewise admitted in 2003).

Practice Areas
Social Security Disability
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Additional Practice Areas
  • Public Benefits
  • Car Accidents
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    We obtain a detailed background as to what occurred and likewise ensure that both sides understand what is being sought for representation and what the terms of representation include.
  • Contingent Fees
    For Personal Injury claims, the firm works on a 1/3 contingent fee basis and in Social Security disability claims we work on a 25% contingent fee basis (unless the case proceeeds to Federal District Court) as per the Social Security rules.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Maine
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Massachusetts
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New Hampshire
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Founder
Law Offices of Russell J. Goldsmith
- Current
Education
University of Maine - School of Law
J.D. (1990)
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Haverford College in Pennsylvania
B.A. (1987) | Philosophy
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Professional Associations
Maine State Bar  # 007066
Member
Current
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New Hampshire Bar Association
Member
Current
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National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Russell J. Goldsmith's Website Profile
Website
Law Offices of Russell J. Goldsmith Website
Blog
Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog
Contact & Map
Law Offices of Russell J. Goldsmith
Maine
647 U.S. Route One
#203
York, ME 03909
Toll-Free: (800) 773-8622
Telephone: (207) 363-1828
Burlington, Massachusetts Office
2 Burlington Woods Dr #100
Burlington, MA 01803
Toll-Free: (800) 773-8622
Telephone: (781) 780-0220
Fax: (207) 363-9833
Bedford, NH Office
15 Constitution Drive
Suite 162
Bedford, NH 03110
Toll-Free: (800) 773-8622
Telephone: (603) 624-0001
Fax: (207) 363-9833
Portland, Maine office
97 India Street,
Second Floor
Portland, ME 03909
Toll-Free: (800) 773-8622
Telephone: (207) 774-6735