Atty. Samuel William Silver

Atty. Samuel William Silver

Samuel William Silver is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, intellectual property litigation, labor and employment counseling and 6 other areas of law. Samuel received a A.B. degree from Middlebury College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Samuel William Silver at a glance

Samuel William Silver is a criminal defense, employment, ip, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. Third Circuit Court o (1989). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1989) and Middlebury College (A.B., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations •University of Pennsylvania Inn of Court, member •American Law Institute, Member •American College of Trial Lawyers, fellow •International Academy of Trial Lawyers, fellow •Prisoner Civil Rights Panel of the U, S, and District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, co-coordinator. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Samuel William Silver is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, intellectual property litigation, labor and employment counseling and 6 other areas of law
  • Samuel received a A.B. degree from Middlebury College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Samuel practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Samuel William Silver's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Samuel William Silver is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Samuel William Silver is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Samuel William Silver is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Product Liability

Samuel William Silver is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Samuel William Silver is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Samuel William Silver

Where is Samuel William Silver's law office located?
Samuel William Silver's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Samuel William Silver handle?
Samuel William Silver focuses on criminal defense, employment, ip, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Samuel William Silver practiced law?
Samuel William Silver has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Samuel William Silver go to law school?
Samuel William Silver earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (A.B., 1986).
How can I contact Samuel William Silver for a consultation?
You can contact Samuel William Silver 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.
What awards or recognition has Samuel William Silver received?
Samuel William Silver's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1989
A.B.
Middlebury College
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. Third Circuit Court o
Admitted: 1989

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