Atty. Howard Silver
Howard Silver is a lawyer practicing negligence law. Howard received a B.S. degree from Wayne State University in 1947, and has been licensed for 74 years.
Negligence Law Attorney · Serving Southfield, MI · 74+ Years Experience
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About Howard Silver at a Glance
Howard Silver is an Of Counsel based in Southfield, Michigan, practicing at Sommers, Schwartz, P.C.. They have 74+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1952. Their practice focuses on personal injury. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1952). Educated at Wayne State University (LL.B., 1950) and Wayne State University (B.S., 1947). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Howard Silver
- Howard Silver is a lawyer practicing negligence law
- Howard received a B.S. degree from Wayne State University in 1947, and has been licensed for 74 years
- Howard practices at Sommers, Schwartz, P.C. in Southfield, MI
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Howard Silver's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard Silver handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Southfield.
Personal Injury in Southfield
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Southfield
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Southfield Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Southfield-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Southfield Choose Howard Silver
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Howard Silver's practice in the field of personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Howard Silver brings 74+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Personal Injury Practice
Concentrating on personal injury means Howard Silver's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Southfield
A Southfield-based practice means Howard Silver attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Howard Silver Handles in Southfield
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Howard Silver has experience with under Michigan law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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