Atty. Rick Silverman
Rick Silverman is a lawyer practicing general practice. Rick received a B.F.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1980, and has been licensed for 38 years.
General Practice Attorney · Serving Santa Monica, CA · 38+ Years Experience
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About Rick Silverman at a Glance
Rick Silverman is an attorney based in Santa Monica, California. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1988) and University of Southern California (B.F.A., 1980). Serves clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Rick Silverman
- Rick Silverman is a lawyer practicing general practice
- Rick received a B.F.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1980, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Rick practices in Santa Monica, CA
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Monica
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 Santa Monica 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 venue, 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.
Santa Monica Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Monica-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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Why Clients in Santa Monica Choose Rick 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 Rick Silverman's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Rick Silverman brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Local Presence in Santa Monica
A Santa Monica-based practice means Rick 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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