Atty. Peter B. Silverman
Peter B. Silverman is a lawyer practicing appeals, intellectual property, litigation and 1 other area of law.
Appeals & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 19+ Years Experience
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About Peter B. Silverman at a Glance
Peter B. Silverman is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (2007). Educated at Universiteit van Amsterdam (Graduate Program, 2004) and Fordham University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude Fordham University School of Law J.D. 2005 Order of the Coif (—). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter B. Silverman
- Peter B. Silverman is a lawyer practicing appeals, intellectual property, litigation and 1 other area of law
- Peter received a degree from Universiteit van Amsterdam in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
- Peter practices at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in New York, NY
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Peter B. Silverman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter B. Silverman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Peter B. Silverman is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Appellate Practice in New York
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
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
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Peter B. Silverman
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 Peter B. Silverman's practice in the field of ip, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter B. Silverman brings 19+ 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 ip, litigation, and appellate, Peter B. Silverman 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 Peter B. Silverman 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 Peter B. Silverman Handles in New York
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