Atty. Harvey A. Silverglate

Atty. Harvey A. Silverglate

Co-Author: "The Shadow University," The Free Press, 1998; Author: "Three Felonies a Day," Encounter Books, 2009; Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (www.thefire.org).

Boston Boston 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About Harvey A. Silverglate at a glance

Harvey A. Silverglate is an Of Counsel based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1967). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.B., 1967) and Princeton University (A.B., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Co-Author

"The Shadow University," The Free Press, 1998;

Author

  • "Three Felonies a Day," Encounter Books, 2009
  • Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (www.thefire.org)

Practice Areas Explained

Harvey A. Silverglate's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Harvey A. Silverglate handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Harvey A. Silverglate

Where is Harvey A. Silverglate's law office located?
Harvey A. Silverglate's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Harvey A. Silverglate handle?
Harvey A. Silverglate focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Harvey A. Silverglate practiced law?
Harvey A. Silverglate has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Harvey A. Silverglate go to law school?
Harvey A. Silverglate earned their education at (LL.B., 1967); (A.B., 1964).
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What awards or recognition has Harvey A. Silverglate received?
Harvey A. Silverglate's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Harvard Law School
- 1967
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1967

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