Atty. Scott Silverberg
Scott B. Silverberg focuses his practice on estate planning, Elder Law and special needs planning.
Elder Law & More Attorney · Serving Roslyn Heights, NY · 14+ Years Experience
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About Scott Silverberg at a Glance
Scott Silverberg is a trusts and elder law attorney based in Roslyn Heights, New York, practicing at Law Office of Stephen J. Silverberg PC. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association (2012). Educated at Stetson University (—, 2020) and Fordham University (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Serves clients in Roslyn Heights, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott Silverberg
- Scott B. Silverberg focuses his practice on estate planning, Elder Law and special needs planning
- He is the Immediate Past President of the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and a member of the National Board of Directors of NAELA
- He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Elder Law Practicum of national NAELA
- As a member of the New York State Bar Association, Scott serves as Vice-Chair of the Practice Management Committee of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section Executive Committee
- Previously, he chaired the Technology Committee
- In 2022, Scott became a member of The Estate Planning Council of Nassau County, a member chapter of the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils (NAEPC)
- Membership in the Council is very selective
- Candidates must be nominated, and endorsements provided by two members, then the Board of Directors makes the determination of whether or not the candidate meets the high standards of the Council
- He is also a member of the Nassau County Bar Association
- Scott has attained the L.L.M. (Master of Laws) in Elder Law from the prestigious Stetson University School of Law
- This rigorous program is offered only to Elder Law practitioners who have provide legal services in elder law matters in highly specific areas of the law
- Stetson’s L.L.M
- Elder Law program faculty comprises many leading attorneys in Elder Law
- Scott is a graduate of Fordham Law School (J.D., 2013) and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, a highly competitive program that prepares students for leadership positions in law, government, public policy, and business
Practice Areas Explained
Scott Silverberg's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Silverberg handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Roslyn Heights.
Trusts in Roslyn Heights
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Elder Law in Roslyn Heights
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Roslyn Heights
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 Roslyn Heights 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.
Roslyn Heights Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Roslyn Heights-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Roslyn Heights Choose Scott Silverberg
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 Scott Silverberg's practice in the field of trusts and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott Silverberg brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts and elder law, Scott Silverberg can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Roslyn Heights
A Roslyn Heights-based practice means Scott Silverberg 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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