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 decades. Her experience allows her to navigate complex legal fields effectively, ensuring 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 education laid the groundwork for her legal career. She then pursued her Juris Doctor at Syracuse University College of Law, graduating in 1989. During law school, she received the Moot Court Award, evidence of her strong advocacy skills and commitment to legal excellence.
This early recognition foreshadowed her future successes in the courtroom. Ms. Persaud's legal career is marked by significant federal court experience. She is admitted 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. Supreme Court. In 2012, she was admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, expanding her ability to represent veterans seeking benefits.
Her successful arguments in federal court cases, including Primiani v — Astrue in 2010 and Riccobono v. Saul in 2020, demonstrate her expertise in Social Security Disability and Veterans' Benefits. Professionally, Ms. Persaud is an active member of several organizations. She has been a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) since 1998 and served as 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 interests of her clients. Outside of her legal work, Ms.
Persaud is committed to community involvement. She has sponsored local students and scholars, including the East Meadow Varsity Cheerleaders, and has actively participated in local youth sports, such as T-Ball and Little League. This engagement reflects her belief in giving back to the community. Ms. Persaud is married to a public school teacher, and together they are raising a 17-year-old daughter. Balancing her professional and personal life, she remains dedicated to both her clients and her family.
