Without Pines Federal I would have never received SSDI benefits…read more Courtney was AMAZING! She was in touch with me throughout the entire process.

I retained Pines Federal to handle my Disability Retirement package and from the beginning, they…read morewere knowledgeable and realistic about the process. They carefully reviewed OPM's denial, addressed each issue with supporting evidence, and worked with my physicians to present a stronger case. The process took time--as federal disability retirement cases often do--but their team kept me informed and gave me confidence that my case was being handled professionally. The result was that OPM reversed its initial denials and approved my FERS disability retirement on reconsideration. If you're a federal employee facing a disability retirement denial or navigating the FERS process, I highly recommend Pines Federal. Their understanding of federal employment law and disability retirement was evident throughout my case, and I'm grateful for their representation.

This law firm released me without an explanation after sending my children and I to a chiropractor…read more Now we're stuck with the bill. Very professional!

I have had the pleasure of knowing Daniel for over a decade. He is very trustworthy and extremely…read morehardworking. I would personally recommend him to my friends and family.

So far, so good. I found a flier for National ARD/IEP Advocates while at a doctor's appointment. I…read morecalled and Mr. Geigerman was quick to get back to me. Look, I'm not trying to suck unneeded things from the District and cost them a bunch of money but my daughter needs to have proper supports while at school so that she doesn't get more symptomatic. I've tried working with the District when my oldest daughter was a 5th year senior in 2015-2016 and saw how nasty a teacher, her AP and other District staff got at the high school level (and she'd had a BRAIN SURGERY in December of that year)! Then I tried working with the intermediate school staff in 2016-2017 after my youngest became symptomatic in 6th grade and was eventually diagnosed with the same genetic disorder and primary diagnosis as my oldest. Instead, the same District staff got involved and rather than providing any real help, the District manipulated us and my daughter was treated horribly by one of her teachers, which all led to her becoming even more symptomatic. I knew I needed help after giving consents last year only to find out the District staff evaluating my daughter never contacted any of the providers who I gave the consents for and then the admins I was working with delayed having the meeting to talk about the results of their PT and OT consults until the very end of the year. I know my daughter qualifies for an IEP but they keep telling me she doesn't. So this year, I asked for an IEP evaluation. When we did that with my oldest, they sent a report shortly thereafter that she didn't qualify but then decided rather than failing her, as the District 504 coordinator said they could do, they would provide her services under her 504. Those services enabled her to graduate so we stopped fighting (and I say fighting because that is exactly what it feels like. It's not supposed to, as a parent, you are supposed to feel like a valued member of the 504 team, but it hasn't for me no matter if I am kind and polite or frustrated and aggressive). So I did my research on Mr. Geigerman. I don't take any stock in people who review on Yelp only 1 time. As an Elite Yelper, I review customer service, whether it's a restaurant, a retail store or any other customer service, particularly when I'm paying money for it. Mr. Geigerman costs money. I'm ok with that as I know he knows how to help me get my child what she needs because he did if for his own child. I'm not afraid of a fight because, in my opinion, I tried hard enough to do it nicely and have been mislead, manipulated and my child mistreated. And, without even meeting him face to face, what Mr. Geigerman has given me is more motivation to keep fighting! My daughter deserves a free and appropriate education just as much as the next child. The District doesn't have to invest in her for very many things because her disorder prohibits her from participating in most sports and many other activities that require high impact or repetitive movement. I'm sorry if they don't want to spend money so that she doesn't get further disabled by the school environment, but the way I see it, they waste far more money with all these meetings we have to have because they won't just give her what she needs. We have doctor's notes, we've provided all kinds of information, all for naught. While her AP thinks last year was a good year, my child came out of it more disabled, both physically and mentally, then when she went in. That is not a good year in my book. I'm hoping with Mr. Geigerman's help, 2017-2018 will be a better year for my child. More as time goes on, but I'm very thankful right now to have Mr. Geigerman on our team!

I have been involved in several ARD/IEP meetings over the years and understand that strong advocacy…read morecan play an important role in ensuring students receive appropriate support and services. Unfortunately, my experience with Louis Geigerman has routinely been deeply disappointing. Rather than fostering productive collaboration, his approach consistently appears rooted in unnecessary confrontation and performative outrage over relatively minor procedural issues. Meetings that should have remained student-centered are repeatedly derailed by his argumentative behavior that adds tension without adding meaningful value to the educational planning process. Equally concerning is the repeated display of absolute confidence while presenting interpretations of special education regulations, policies, and procedures that are, at times, inaccurate, outdated, or lacking important context. In a field where precision and professionalism matter, that combination can create confusion for parents and unnecessary conflict for educational teams attempting to serve students appropriately and in good faith. Effective advocates educate, clarify, and most importantly, collaborate while still holding districts accountable when necessary. The Louis Geigerman experience feel far more focused on self and escalation than resolution. Parents deserve representation grounded in expertise, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to the child's best interests -- not ego-driven confrontation that turns every meeting into an adversarial performance.

I've worked with Don the past few months trying to resolve over a decade of tax issues for my late…read moresister. He's been fantastic in getting the needed information, recommending solutions, and saving a small fortune in penalties and fees. I had no idea where to start but he cut through the IRS bureaucracy in no time. He kept me updated with frequent reports on progress and recommendation. He couldn't have made it easier, and the relief I feel having resolved the issues is priceless. On top of that his fee is extremely reasonable - worth every penny and more!

Don is a great CPA he helped us out many years ago when we had a small business. He knows how to…read moretruly get you out if a jam! He is the man for the job.

* just now New…read moreThey are so fucking stupid! Worse attitude ever my husband went to file. Just some bull shit and only reason I'm writing like this is because they have all the fucking energy had 4 people yelling at my husband. Smfh fuck all yall and then some. Have the whole call on recording. So disrespectful. All yall mfs lucky I can't put the recording on here. Let's see what fucking reply they gotta say with this bull shit they running. Added stuff to my husbands stuff and didn't give him all the paper work for it checked the irs page with the amount they did it for and they took half of it? Thank God for my boss already connected with a lawyer. Do not file with them at all.

They have top tier service, are very informative and knowledgeable, have quick turnaround on the…read moreestimate, fast responses, and I didn't feel pressured to file with them like I have with other preparers! Also just submitted Monday & I already got my advance? Yeah I'll be back next year! Would definitely recommend to a friend or family member

They took my money (over $2,000 for a premium) on April 3rd. It's April 19th and I still do not…read morehave coverage. According to their website, I'm enrolled, but my insurance still comes up as "inactive" by the insurer. I have called in, created a ticket, called again and escalated, called again in a 3-way call with the insurance and still NOTHING. Sure, it will be retroactive to April 1st when it's finally activated, but what does that matter when we have to cancel appointments because we're refused because we can't afford to pay? And for the appointments we were able to keep, we're already getting hounded to pay. We've explained this is URGENT and we need this done NOW. Our lives our in their hands and they JUST DON'T CARE. We paid our money, our insurance should be activated immediately or at worst, next day. "Processing times" are just excuses, probably just gaining interest on our money while they hold on to it. Just a useless, pointless, worthless middleman to make insurance even more difficult to deal with than it already is.

0 stars. I have…read moremedical and legal power of attorney for my father. After he had a stroke, we needed to get him to rehab. I wanted to know if the plan would let us take him directly there, or if he had to be referred by a hospital. That's all. They said they couldn't give me that information until I faxed them my PoA form. I kept saying I only needed general, available information, but they refused to answer until I faxed them the PoA. Which I did, at $2.50 a page. Then they said it would take TWO DAYS for the fax to arrive. Which is not how faxes work. In a panic (because we needed to make health decisions about him NOW), I called the company that hires Empyrean to do their management, and they said Empyrean doesn't even have that plan information, and that they would 100% know they didn't. And that no, PoA is not needed for anyone to ask such a general question anyway. So they put me through all that for nothing!

This company calls themselves "All American" but they are from from it. My husband, a disabled vet…read morewho served 7 years for this country, had to use this company thru our Roadside Assistance. They sent the first tow guy out who could not get my husband unstuck. No big deal. He said he was going to send someone else out who had a wheel lift. My husband patiently waited for over an hour for the next guy to show up. The next guy (who claims to be the manager/owner) said he couldn't drive out to where my husband was cause it was too far from the road. He then drove about 200 feet onto the grass/mud area where my husband's truck was stuck, got out of his truck and said "Im not working for free" claiming that our insurance company canceled the claim (which they didn't) and drove off, leaving him stranded. I then called this company and the 2nd tow driver (owner/manager) answered. When I asked why he left my husband stranded, that I had a work claim order from my insurance company he said "Fuck American Soldiers" and hung up on me. Pretty deplorable of a foreigner who got to come to this country, start his own business and enjoy all freedoms the United States has to offer because of our soldiers, to think this way and speak this way about them.