Business Details
44 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Southfield, MI
Goldin Law Firm has been dedicated to protecting clients' rights in Michigan for over three decades. Our practice focuses on personal injury litigation, social security disability claims, workers' compensation cases, criminal defense, and drivers license restoration. With a commitment to personalized attention and aggressive representation, we prioritize client needs while leveraging extensive legal expertise. Our attorneys, including Gary A. Goldin and Erica Clute-Cubbin, bring decades of combined experience in navigating complex legal systems. We specialize in challenging insurance company tactics, maximizing compensation for injuries, and advocating for disability benefits.Our approach combines the resources of an established firm with the individualized care of a small practice. We maintain active involvement in mediation and arbitration processes across Wayne County and beyond. Our track record includes successful outcomes in high-stakes cases involving severe injuries, wrongful denials of benefits, and complex legal disputes. We operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring accessibility to quality legal representation. Our team's deep understanding of Michigan's legal landscape enables effective advocacy in both courtroom and negotiation settings.
Services
Personal Injury
Auto Accidents
Workers Compensation
Social Security Disability
Criminal Defense
Drivers License Restoration
Slip and Fall
Dog Bites
Probation Violations
Wrongful Death
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of combined legal experience in Michigan courts
- Our contingency fee structure ensures no payment unless we win your case
- We provide personalized attention while maintaining established legal expertise
- Our attorneys have mediated hundreds of cases across Metro Detroit
- We maintain a proven track record in complex personal injury litigation
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Tireless efforts
Aggressive negotiating skills
Personal attention
Highly recommended
Services
Personal Injury
Goldin Law Firm represents clients injured through no fault of their own in various incidents including auto accidents, slip-and-falls, and dog bites. Our attorneys challenge insurance companies to secure fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With decades of litigation experience, we maximize recovery through skilled negotiation and courtroom advocacy.
Workers Compensation
We advocate for injured workers' rights under Michigan's Workers Disability Compensation Act. Our services include securing wage loss benefits, medical treatment coverage, and vocational rehabilitation. The firm handles complex cases involving occupational diseases, repetitive stress injuries, and denied claims through strategic litigation and settlement negotiations.
Social Security Disability
Our attorneys assist clients with initial SSDI/SSI applications and appeals for denied claims. We prepare comprehensive documentation demonstrating disability status, represent clients at hearings, and leverage deep understanding of Social Security Administration requirements. The firm specializes in complex cases involving multiple impairments and long-term disability.
Criminal Defense
Erica Clute-Cubbin provides defense representation for traffic violations, misdemeanors, and felonies. Her unique background as a probation officer and substance abuse counselor informs strategic defense approaches. The firm focuses on minimizing legal consequences through case-specific strategies and probation violation defense.
Drivers License Restoration
We represent clients seeking license restoration after DUI-related revocations. Our services include preparing sobriety documentation, substance abuse evaluations, and hearing testimony. The firm's success stems from understanding administrative requirements and presenting compelling cases before the Driver Assessment and Appeal Division.
People
Gary A. Goldin
Managing Attorney
With over 30 years of litigation experience, Gary Goldin specializes in personal injury, workers' compensation, and social security disability cases. A former managing partner at Freedman, Krochmal, Goldin, Harris, and Freedman, he serves as Wayne County mediator and has handled cases across Michigan's Metro Detroit area.
Erica Clute-Cubbin
Attorney
Erica Clute-Cubbin focuses on criminal defense and drivers license restoration cases. Her background includes substance abuse counseling and probation officer experience, which informs her approach to DUI-related license appeals and probation violation defense across Southeast Michigan.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle auto accidents, slip-and-falls, dog bites, wrongful death claims, and other negligence cases resulting in serious injuries requiring medical treatment and compensation for lost wages.
How are your legal fees structured?
We operate on a contingency fee basis - no payment unless we win your case. Our fee comes from a pre-agreed percentage of your settlement or court award.
Can I file a workers' compensation claim for repetitive stress injuries?
Yes, Michigan's Workers Disability Compensation Act covers injuries from repetitive motions. We help document occupational diseases and secure appropriate medical treatment and wage loss benefits.
What happens if my Social Security Disability claim gets denied?
Most initial claims get denied. We prepare appeals with comprehensive medical documentation and represent you at hearings to demonstrate your disability status meets federal requirements.
How long does license restoration process take?
The process typically takes 3-6 months from initial preparation to hearing. We streamline documentation gathering and prepare you for DAAD hearings to maximize success rates.
