Atty. Sam A. Silverstein

Atty. Sam A. Silverstein

Mr. Silverstein concentrates his practice in the areas of securities arbitration, commercial litigation and general corporate law.

New York New York 14 Years Experience 14 year
Call (212) 705-0850

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About Sam A. Silverstein at a glance

Sam A. Silverstein is a Partner based in New York, New York. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York (2012), New Jersey (2012), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2013), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2013). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 2011) and Emory University (B.B.A. Finance, 2003). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Silverstein concentrates his practice in the areas of securities arbitration, commercial litigation and general corporate law
  • He has extensive experience representing individual investors, hedge funds, brokerage firms and registered representatives in arbitration (FINRA, AAA and JAMS) and court proceedings throughout the country
  • His firm also specializes in all aspects of franchise law, nationwide and worldwide, and Mr. Silverstein has more than a decade of experience reviewing, calculating and confirming the propriety of the financial disclosures and franchise system statistics of the firm’s clients for purposes of public disclosure (specifically relating to the annual preparation of Franchise Disclosure Documents)
  • Mr. Silverstein’s primary practice involves representing investors in proceedings to recover their investment losses from stockbrokers, investment advisors, financial planners and broker-dealers, resulting in the return of tens of millions of dollars to individuals who were the victims of unsuitable recommendations, unauthorized trading, securities fraud, Ponzi schemes, municipal bond fraud, improper margin liquidations, theft of account assets, excessive trading to generate commissions and breach of fiduciary duty in fee-based managed accounts
  • He has also represented hedge funds in multi-million-dollar actions against their prime brokers in cases involving miscalculations of portfolio margin leading to improper margin liquidations as well as representing registered representatives and financial advisors in actions against their firm and other brokers regarding breach of contract, compensation and expungement
  • Mr. Silverstein received his J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and a B.B.A. with a focus in Finance from Emory University’s Roberto C. Goizueta Business School
  • He is an active member of the Public Investors Advocate Bar Association (PIABA) and was named in the New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars®, a recognition given to less than 2.5% of attorneys in the state
  • Professional Associations • New York State Bar Association • Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA) • American Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Sam A. Silverstein's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Jurisdictional Context

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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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Sam A. Silverstein's law office located?
Sam A. Silverstein's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sam A. Silverstein handle?
Sam A. Silverstein focuses on business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Sam A. Silverstein practiced law?
Sam A. Silverstein has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Sam A. Silverstein go to law school?
Sam A. Silverstein earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.B.A. Finance, 2003).
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Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- 2011
B.B.A. Finance
Emory University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2012
New Jersey
Admitted: 2012
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2013

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