About Sharmine
Sharmine Persaud is a dedicated attorney specializing in Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation, and Veterans' Benefits. She practices at the Law Office of Sharmine Persaud, located at 675 Broadway, Massapequa, New York. Admitted to the New York State Bar in 1990, she has been serving clients in New York for over three many years. Her experience allows her to navigate complex areas of law effectively, making sure that her clients receive the benefits they deserve. Born and raised in London, England, Ms. Persaud earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Long Island University in 1985. This foundational schooling laid the groundwork for her legal career. She then pursued her Juris Doctor at Syracuse University College of Law, graduating in 1989. During law program, she acquired the Moot Court Award, proof of her strong advocacy skills and commitment to legal excellence.
This early popularity foreshadowed her future successes in the court. Ms. Persaud's legal career is marked by meaningful federal court experience. She is licensed to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the U.S. highest court. In 2012, she used to be licensed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, expanding her ability to represent veterans seeking advantages.
Her successful arguments in federal judiciary cases, which includes Primiani v — Astrue in 2010 and Riccobono v. Saul in 2020, demonstrate her talent in Social Security Disability and Veterans' Benefits. Professionally, Ms. Persaud is a member in good standing of several organizations. She has been a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) since 1998 and served because the Second Circuit Representative from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she is a member of the National Organization of Veterans' Advocates (NOVA) and the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association. Locally, she has made significant contributions to the Suffolk County Bar Association, serving as Co-Chair of the Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability Committee from 2009 to 2011. These roles highlight her commitment to the legal community and her dedication to advancing the pursuits of her clients. Outside of her legal work, Ms.
Persaud is committed to community involvement. She has sponsored nearby college students and students, including the East Meadow Varsity Cheerleaders, and has actively participated in local youth sports activities, such as T-Ball and Little League. This engagement displays her belief in giving again to the network. Ms. Persaud is married to a public faculty teacher, and together they're raising a 17-yr-old daughter. Balancing her expert and private life, she remains devoted to each her clients and her household.
