About
Russell J. Goldsmith is a Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire attorney focusing on Social Security Disability and personal injury claims. His work supports disabled individuals, injured clients, and families seeking benefits or compensation after medical conditions, accidents, or work limitations create financial pressure. He helps clients understand claim requirements, prepare evidence, address government procedures, and pursue benefits or injury recovery through focused advocacy.
Russell earned a J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law. He also earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Haverford College. During law school, he served on the Maine Law Review and the Moot Court Competition Board. His education supports legal research, written advocacy, disability analysis, and client counseling in Social Security Disability and personal injury matters.
Russell was admitted to Maine in 1990, Massachusetts in 1991, and New Hampshire in 2003. After law school, he handled workers’ compensation and personal injury claims before starting his own practice in 1991. His background includes disability law, injury claims, legal research, and advocacy for clients dealing with federal benefits, insurance companies, medical documentation, hearings, and disputed claims.
Russell J. Goldsmith helps clients pursue disability benefits and personal injury recovery with preparation, persistence, and personal attention. His work supports clients across Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire who need guidance during difficult medical and financial circumstances. He belongs to the Maine State Bar Association, New Hampshire State Bar Association, and National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives. Through evidence review, claim preparation, hearings, and direct counsel, he helps clients pursue informed outcomes in complex disability benefit and personal injury cases.
Law Office Affiliations
- Founder, Law Offices of Russell J. Goldsmith
- Member, Maine Law Review
- Member, Maine State Bar Association
- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
- Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
- Member, University of Maine School of Law Moot Court Competition Board
- Member, National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR)
Licensed State
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
Education
- University of Maine School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Haverford College
B.A. in Philosophy
Awards & Badges




- Car Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Social Security & Disability




