I can’t put in words how truly grateful and thankful I am for what you and your firm did for me and my family in assisting me in my application for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF).

I have some real serious health issues with failing kidneys, cancer and lung disease. Through the years in dealing with my illnesses and through all the hospitalizations, I never worried about myself. It was always about my family. My true concern and thought was always about how can I leave my wife and two kids in the best possible position so that they don’t suffer as much when and if I do leave this earth. It was a consuming thought. I lost many a night’s sleep because of those thoughts. Receiving the VCF award was beyond belief, and put many of those consuming thoughts and worries to rest.

Thank you, Matt, thank you so much. Thank you to all the attorneys and paralegals at Turken, Heath & McCauley, LLP. Your advocacy, dedication and hard work in supporting the first responders and their families is beyond appreciated.

New York State Police Investigator (retired)

Thank you so very much for all your hard work. 

I truly appreciate everything you did for me. Amanda called me on Monday and sent me the award letter. The ladies were phenomenal. I am so grateful that God sent you to help me at a time in my life when I desperately needed it.  I pray that God bless you and your family with the desires of your heart.  I pray that God bless y’all with an overflow of good health, peace, joy, happiness and prosperity. 

Thank you so very much ??

NYPD Police Officer (retired)

I just received a call from Avery from your office. I’m in complete & utter shock at the award. I wanted to reach out to you first and thank you for your dedication to all us 9/11 victims & families. Now I will tell my husband, as soon as I stop crying.

NYPD Police Officer (Retired)

The deposit came through this morning.  Thank you very much.  2 colleges are waiting for their tuition payments… yikes!

Please tell Matt I said thank you, too …  I truly appreciate everything you, Matt and your firm are doing for all the 911 First Responders.

NYPD Detective (retired)

I can’t thank you (and Chelsea) enough for this and how overwhelmed I was at hearing the news yesterday. I am just so grateful for all of your help, and shared with Chelsea earlier how much stress this relieves for so many things. I hope that you are all being safe and staying healthy. And when I have my weekly visit at his grave, I’ll let him know that things will be taken care of the way he liked them to be.

Widow of mechanic who decontaminated 9/11 rescue and recovery vehicles

I wanted to thank you for handling my claim for Ground Zero. At our initial meeting, it was obvious that you were a focused and very sincere advocate for emergency responders. From the early days of my case, you and your team ensured that my paperwork was done thoroughly and correctly. While government paperwork can be daunting, your staff did an amazing job shepherding me through this labyrinth in a most effective and efficient fashion. Extremely impressive!

The significant amount I received from the 911 fund somewhat surprised me. Yet, I would speculate that it was the result of your diligence and effectiveness as an attorney that brought my case to fruition in such an impressive manner. This settlement will make a difference in our lives.

Please realize my overwhelming gratitude for what you did and how well you and your team did it. Accept my sincerest thanks for all your effort on my behalf. While I am only one of many, I am confident that you will continue to be an extraordinary advocate for those many emergency responders who stood tall through this tragic event of 9/11.

You and your team are truly heroes to the many you have served. Without your efforts and fortitude in serving so many emergency responders who served at Ground Zero, there would have been more suffering. You deserve the thanks and gratitude of so many. You and your team are greatly appreciated!

Firefighter/Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) (Retired)

I just received my check from you folks for my skin cancer and I want to thank you, Chelsea, and your entire staff for all you have done. Your dedication and endless work is greatly appreciated. The sum was totally unexpected.

Suffolk County Police Officer and Volunteer Fireman (Retired)

I just wanted to say thank you to you & Chelsea for everything you have done for me. Words can’t express how much it has meant to me to have you fighting for our family from the very beginning, when you came to the house. You have gone above and beyond. Stay well.

Widow of New York State Police civilian employee

Words cannot express my and my family’s sincerest thanks to you and your staff.

Employee of federal contractor that provided security at Ground Zero

My wife and I would like to take this opportunity to convey our sincere gratitude and thanks to you and the members of your staff. Your candid and thorough advice guiding us through this process and never-ending paperwork was invaluable. Knowing we can reach out in the future with any issues that may arise is very comforting to us.

NYPD Detective (Retired)

We cannot express in words how thankful and honored we are to have you guys on our side. Our family is very appreciative and forever grateful for all your assistance. Thank you for all you do and have done.

Civilian volunteer from Oregon who worked at Ground Zero

From Your Monday Calls To Your Calming Voice To Your Listening Ears, I Can’t Thank You Enough! When I Was At My Worst, You Were There To Listen! Thank You Sooooo Much! Stay Safe. Wishing You All The Best.

Suffolk County (NY) Police Officer (Retired)

There are not enough thank yous or cards in the world to express my gratitude for what you have done + continue to do for myself, my dad, + my family. Without you, the last few months would have been very different for us, but I was able to bring my dad home + afford care because of you. Thank you. ♡

Family of a deceased NYS Court Officer

I wanted to thank you very much for all your dedicated hard work on my case. I just received the envelope. I’m eternally grateful. Thank you & be safe.

NYPD Detective (retired)

I hope upon receiving my email you and your family are in good health. I just want to thank you for helping me when I had no direction on what to do about my illness, the WTC Health Program and the Victim Compensation Fund. My family and I are very grateful for taking your time to listen to my claim and for addressing it to the WTC Health Program and the VCF. Because of your assistance, the WTC Health Program was able to confirm with my personal physicians that my illness is in fact related to the WTC incident. Thank you so much for all of your help. Have a blessed day!

Metropolitan Transit Authority Police Officer (retired)

As I sit and digest my mail, I’m still in disbelief. A wave of emotion floods my thoughts, just like that day on 9/11. As I told my husband, this is bittersweet. Each and every day is a struggle, endless doctor appointments, diagnosis, and the unknown of what’s to come. I’ve lost hundreds of friends, co-workers, and my mom to 9/11. Today I can spread happiness to my family because of you and your effort. Matt, thank you for doing God’s work and helping us. Thank you all for your effort. I wish you a blessed life filled with joy, happiness and health. Every day, know that you have touched so many lives and that I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

NYPD Sergeant (Retired)

I want to sincerely thank you for the many hours of hard work you put in fighting for my baby sister’s claim. I miss her so much, and can’t believe how long she has been gone now. My heart hurts as much today as the day we lost her. She was a HERO. I will use the money to help family, friends and those in need, in her honor.

Sister of deceased FBI Special Agent

I want to sincerely thank you for all your work in assisting me to obtain an award from the Victim Compensation Fund. I will continue to recommend you to members of our FOP lodge and other people who need your assistance. I also want to thank Jeannie Kelly for making sure that I sent in all the correct paperwork. Please also convey my thanks to all your staff for keeping me up to date on what was going on with my claim.

NYPD Police Officer (Retired)

Thank you for having been there with us since our battle with cancer started.  We are grateful for all you have done.

Family of deceased NYPD Detective

Thank you for all the support, assistance and kind words you have given to us, and continue to give. We cannot thank you enough for everything you have done. Everything is truly appreciated. Please always remember why you do what you do.

Family of deceased Suffolk County (NY) Police Officer

I just wanted to thank you and your entire staff for all your hard work, dedication and professionalism in helping the people affected by 9/11 illnesses.

NYPD Police Officer (Retired)

Just a few words to thank you for your outstanding service, sacrifice, and time spent away from your family. Words cannot adequately express my appreciation for all the work you have done and continue to do for those families affected by 9/11.

I am so grateful for you helping me through this process. You and Jeannie even took the time to come to my house and assist me with the paper work needed to file my claim with the Victim Compensation Fund. You also made the trip down to Washington D.C. with Detective Alvarez for that final and crucial vote that extended the Victim Compensation Fund for all affected, and possible future victims. Again, my wife and I want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your outstanding work and service.

U.S. Homeland Security Administration employee (retired)

Thank you so much guys for your patience and your continued professionalism and caring. Sometimes this process makes someone feel like they are drained and victimized again.  You have made that totally not the case. I deeply appreciate it.

NYPD Detective (Retired)

I just wanted to thank you for all that you have done to help me out. I really appreciate it. My family really appreciates it. We got the check and it was way more than I could have ever hoped for. It was great meeting you. I had not known very much about this program. I just wanted you to know how much we appreciate what you have done. And I am sure all the state police and police officers do.

New York State Trooper (Retired)