Atty. Robert Silverstein

Atty. Robert Silverstein

Mr. Robert Silverstein is a lawyer practicing disabilities, health care, education law and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (771) 240-4078 Book Appointment

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About Robert Silverstein at a glance

Robert Silverstein is a Principal based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on ssd, civil rights, education, environmental, and health care. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court Virginia (1977). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (JD, 1974) and The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor, 1971). Active member of Virginia State Bar The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Robert Silverstein is a lawyer practicing disabilities, health care, education law and 4 other areas of law
  • Robert received a degree from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Robert practices at Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Silverstein's Areas of Practice

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Robert Silverstein is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Robert Silverstein is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Robert Silverstein is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in District of Columbia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Robert Silverstein is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Robert Silverstein is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Silverstein

Where is Robert Silverstein's law office located?
Robert Silverstein's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Silverstein handle?
Robert Silverstein focuses on ssd, civil rights, education, environmental, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Robert Silverstein practiced law?
Robert Silverstein has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Robert Silverstein go to law school?
Robert Silverstein earned their education at (JD, 1974); (Bachelor, 1971).
How can I contact Robert Silverstein for a consultation?
You can contact Robert Silverstein 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.

Education

JD
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1974
Bachelor
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- 1971

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court Virginia
Admitted: 1977

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