Atty. John Silberman
Phi Beta Kappa. Member, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, 1985-1996.
Art Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 49+ Years Experience
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About John Silberman at a Glance
John Silberman is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Silberman Zaretsky PC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1977), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1977), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1977). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1976) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Silberman
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Member, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, 1985-1996
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John Silberman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Silberman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Trusts in New York
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Entertainment & Sports Law in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose John Silberman
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 Silberman's practice in the field of trusts and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Silberman brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, John Silberman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts and entertainment, John Silberman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means John Silberman 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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