Byron Smith graciously helped evaluate and untangle a complex worker's compensation and disability case, providing crucial background and information that enabled us to file required paperwork on our own. Without his help, we would have proceeded down several dead ends. Although he spent several hours consulting on our behalf, he did so free of charge. Even when offered compensation for his time, Byron would accept no payment. Had our case warranted further legal representation, we would hire him without reservation. Byron impressed us as highly compassionate, ethical, fair, diligent, and competent. Could not ask more from an attorney!

Bernie Baltaxe was highly recommended to me by my brother in law, a lawyer who specialized in another area of law.

My back was injured over time working in tough conditions as an RN (cumulative injury) and in a job specific accident.
I took a leave, never expecting that I wouldn't return. It took a long time to follow up on the Workers Comp medical care and see where it would go. Long story short, I was seriously injured and couldn't return to that type of work.

Bernie intelligently walked me through my options, which I knew nothing about, and the job wasn't forthcoming with offers.

Bernie had to help me with scary decisions and his skill and kindness were needed. He hung in there patiently for the long haul. He didn't miss a step, he got it right the first time all the way through.

I didn't know what I needed or what could help me in a tough situation. I was able to retire from that job and the settlement he helped me receive has made all the difference. Effective. I am grateful.

Meg Fields, RN, Psy. D.

Excellent Workman’s Comp Attorney

Attorney Bernhard Baltaxe is amazing. I highly recommend him and cannot say enough about him. All the valuable advise he has given me really worked out well and has truly helped me.

His first advise allowed me to have the neck surgery I badly needed. The surgery helped me recover from a very painful and debilitating neck injury. In the middle of the case, because of the stress of having all these court hearings, I was willing and about to give up and just give in to what work comp offered. But Atty Baltaxe advised to continue fighting. He won my case! It was sent all the way up to the supreme court and we won it. He is very knowledgeable and an expert in worker’s comp cases. If you are looking for an attorney that will fight for you to the end that is Atty Baltaxe. He always kept me informed on what stage we were regarding my case and I am very happy with the settlement that I received.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much Atty Baltaxe.

I have known Bernhard Baltaxe, my attorney for well over 20 years. He has been the most excellent, qualified, kind and ethical lawyer I have ever known. He helped me & is still helping me with a very difficult case, in which I've been injured, and has seen to it that I trust him completely to know that I get all my medical, & surgical procedures on a continuous basis, even on any emergency. (I never have to worry) He is the most talented & gifted man & extremely qualified in his type of law. I now call him my "Guardian Angel"
I would highly recommend Bernard for all your legal cases. Trust me! he will work hard to win your case! He is ethical, dedicated, personable, really sharp, & educated and will communicate well w/you. Very understanding, compassionate, but most of all he is one of the "Best" attorney's in San Francisco I know. "Smith & Baltaxe, LLP" & (Bernard Baltaxe) Is a 'Fantastic! Great! Law firm. I highly recommend this firm.
Ms. T. Watson
San Francisco

byron Smith where do I start this man is the best attorney best person to have on your side every step of the way he let me know what was going on what to look forward to and on top of him being my attorney he was more of a friend you will probably never see that from anyone else I would recommend him 1000x over not to mention he won my case without going to trial and it didn't take him years to do it love the entire team they are truly the best

Listen, I only post reviews when I've had a significantly positive, or if applicable, negative consumer experience.

From Day 1: I met and quickly gained confidence from my interactions with the firm in general, but more importantly, with my attorney in specific. (B. Baltaxe).

My attorney was so impressive to me because he dmonstrated such a command (expert knowledge and legal insightfulness)of the laws governing employees as related to work related injuries.

In addition, I found the firm AND my attorney to be VERY receptive to my needs/concerns, and patiently explained any legal.jargon/concepts to me in a professional and meaningful manner. This was so important to me as this entire work injury process was extremely unfamiliar to me. But, my attorney was so empowering and he always provided me with options, and he also respected my choice
My attorney truly advocated for me.

Lastly, my attorney won my case, and the process was just as he said it would be and I am grateful for this.

My attorney particularly went the extra mile when during my case, I relocated to another area. I was so concerned that this would prove problematic.for my case and legal relationship with the firm.

So wrong! My attorney did NOT abandon me. In fact he managed ALL of my transportation (air and ground) for any necessary medical appointments.

Thank you Smith & Baltaxe. I genuinely wish you all continued success!

Kindest Regards,

Mr. Baltaxe was a great attorney for my mom's cases. He helped her fight for proper compensation for many years and he was very knowledgeable about her cases. I highly recommend him whenever you need assistance with workers compensation.