Atty. Michael J. Silver

Atty. Michael J. Silver

Michael J. Silver is a lawyer practicing family law, mediation, guardianship and conservatorship and 2 other areas of law.

Westlake Village Westlake Village 46 yrs experience 46 year
Call (805) 624-3739 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael J. Silver at a glance

Michael J. Silver is a Member based in Westlake Village, California, practicing at Silver & Arsht. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on probate, family law, poa, adoption, and elder law. Educated at Southwestern Univ SOL Southwestern Univ SOL Los Angeles CA Los Angeles CA California St Univ Northridge California St Univ Northridge CA CA (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Westlake Village, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael J. Silver is a lawyer practicing family law, mediation, guardianship and conservatorship and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a degree from Southwestern Univ SOL, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Michael practices at Silver & Arsht in Westlake Village, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Silver's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Silver handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Michael J. Silver is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Power of Attorney

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Adoption

Michael J. Silver is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in California →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Michael J. Silver is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Westlake Village are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael J. Silver

Where is Michael J. Silver's law office located?
Michael J. Silver's law practice is located in Westlake Village, California. The firm is Silver & Arsht. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Silver handle?
Michael J. Silver focuses on probate, family law, poa, adoption, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael J. Silver practiced law?
Michael J. Silver has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Michael J. Silver go to law school?
Michael J. Silver earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Michael J. Silver for a consultation?
You can contact Michael J. Silver directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael J. Silver received?
Michael J. Silver's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Southwestern Univ SOL Southwestern Univ SOL Los Angeles CA Los Angeles CA California St Univ Northridge California St Univ Northridge CA CA
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Awards

AV Preeminent

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