Administrative Law & More Attorney · Serving Raleigh, NC · 55+ Years Experience
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About John M. Silverstein at a Glance
John M. Silverstein is a Member based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Satisky & Silverstein, LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1971). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1971) and Colgate University (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 1994) and North Carolina State Bar (Councilor, 2007—, Wake County Bar Association. Serves clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John M. Silverstein
- Mr. John M. Silverstein is a lawyer practicing property law, administrative law, municipal law and 3 other areas of law
- John received a A.B. degree from Colgate University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
- John practices at Satisky & Silverstein, LLP in Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas Explained
John M. Silverstein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. Silverstein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Raleigh.
Real Estate Law in Raleigh
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Land Use & Zoning in Raleigh
John M. Silverstein is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in North Carolina →
Civil Rights in Raleigh
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
John M. Silverstein is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in North Carolina →
Government & Administrative Law in Raleigh
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
John M. Silverstein is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Raleigh
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Raleigh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Raleigh-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 Raleigh Choose John M. Silverstein
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 John M. Silverstein's practice in the field of real estate, zoning, civil rights, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John M. Silverstein brings 55+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, zoning, and civil rights, John M. Silverstein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Raleigh
A Raleigh-based practice means John M. Silverstein attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John M. Silverstein Handles in Raleigh
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