Lawyers Who Care features compelling stories from attorneys who go above and beyond for their clients. Your host, Andrew Samalin, principal of Samalin Wealth, talks with these inspirational lawyers about the times they exceeded expectations in their role as legal counsel to ensure the support and well-being of their clients.
Tyler Hadyniak | Veterans Disability and Litigation Law
In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin speaks with Tyler Hadyniak, senior attorney and partner at Hadyniak and Bascom in Freedom, Maine. Tyler focuses on veterans' disability and litigation in Maine courts.
Tyler discusses how he began practicing veterans' disability law in law school and why helping veterans access benefits they may not know exist is so important to him.
He also shares the story of representing the widow of a veteran affected by toxic exposure in Vietnam. Tyler traveled to California to support her during her appeal, which ultimately resulted in the full granting of the benefits she sought.
Throughout the conversation, Tyler discusses the challenges of practicing law and the fulfillment that comes from helping veterans and their families.
Topics Covered:
- Tyler's path into veterans disability law
- Helping veterans access VA benefits
- Veterans disability appeals
- Supporting a veteran's widow through an appeal
- The importance of personal advocacy
- Why serving veterans can be deeply fulfilling
Connect with Tyler Hadyniak:
Phone: (207) 323-3462
Website: hadyniakbascom.com
7 Oct 2026
Jolee Vacchi | Family Law
In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin speaks with Jolee Vacchi, founding attorney at Foundations Family Law and Mediation Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Jolee is a family law attorney, collaborative attorney, and certified divorce and family law mediator.
Jolee discusses how an early internship with a divorce attorney led her to family law and eventually inspired her to create a settlement-focused practice. She explains her firm's holistic approach to divorce, which connects clients with professionals who can provide financial, emotional, parenting, and other support throughout the process.
Jolee also shares why helping clients move through one of the hardest periods of their lives and into their next chapter is the most rewarding part of her work.
Topics Covered:
- Jolee's path into family law
- Litigation, mediation, and collaborative divorce
- A settlement-focused approach to divorce
- Foundations Family Law's holistic model
- Supporting clients through co-parenting challenges
- Why clients don't have to navigate divorce alone
Connect with Jolee Vacchi:
Phone: (508) 635-8965
Website: foundationsfamilylaw.com
Email: info@foundationsfamilylaw.com
Social Media: @foundationsfamilylaw
7 Oct 2026
Martin Friedlander | Family Law
In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin speaks with Martin Friedlander, founding partner of Martin Friedlander PC in Midtown Manhattan. With over 25 years of experience, Martin focuses on complex matrimonial and high-net-worth matters, including religious divorces and prenuptial agreements.
Martin shares the story of a highly contested divorce in which a wife reached out to Martin after months of litigation, telling him he was the only person who cared. Martin helped connect the couple with a therapist, and they ultimately reconciled.
Throughout the conversation, Martin discusses the importance of understanding clients' personal circumstances and helping families through difficult legal situations.
Topics Covered:
- Martin's path into matrimonial law
- Religious divorce and prenuptial agreements
- Navigating highly contested divorce matters
- Understanding the emotional dynamics of family law
- How Martin helped a couple reconcile
- Why attorneys should help rather than escalate conflict
Connect with Martin Friedlander:
Phone: (212) 321-7092
Email: nef@mflawyer.com
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