Atty. Robert Bruce Silverman
Robert Bruce Silverman is a lawyer practicing international law, customs law, customs litigation, valuation, classification and 5 other areas of law. Robert received a degree from Southwestern Univ SOL, and has been licensed for 53 years.
Customs Law & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 53+ Years Experience
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About Robert Bruce Silverman at a Glance
Robert Bruce Silverman is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on litigation and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1973), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1976), and U.S. Court of International Trade (1982). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1972) and Southwestern Univ SOL Los Angeles CA Univ of California at Los Angeles CA Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations Customs and International Trade Bar Association. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Bruce Silverman
- Robert Bruce Silverman is a lawyer practicing international law, customs law, customs litigation, valuation, classification and 5 other areas of law
- Robert received a degree from Southwestern Univ SOL, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Robert practices at Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP in Washington, DC
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Robert Bruce Silverman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Bruce Silverman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Civil Litigation in Washington
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International Law in Washington
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Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Washington Choose Robert Bruce 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 Robert Bruce Silverman's practice in the field of litigation and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Bruce Silverman brings 53+ 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, Eastern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, Robert Bruce Silverman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation and international, Robert Bruce Silverman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Robert Bruce 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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