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Atty. Steve I. Silverman

Atty. Steve I. Silverman

Steve Silverman has over 30 years of experience representing individuals and businesses in complex disputes. Prior to co-founding Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen, and Levine, P.L., Steve served as Chair of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, and as co-founder of the Distressed Asset Group at Kluger, Peretz, Kaplan, and Berlin.

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Profile Summary

About Steve I. Silverman at a glance

Steve I. Silverman is a business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine PL. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steve Silverman has over 30 years of experience representing individuals and businesses in complex disputes
  • Prior to co-founding Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen, and Levine, P.L., Steve served as Chair of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, and as co-founder of the Distressed Asset Group at Kluger, Peretz, Kaplan, and Berlin
  • Steve also has extensive experience litigating multi-party cases in federal and state courts in Florida and nationwide
  • Steve has served as counsel to receivers in large, complex, failed financial institution litigations and asset recovery investigations
  • He also litigates lender liability claims, claims relating to membership interest rights, all aspects of real property litigation
  • and complex class action cases
  • In addition to his complex litigation practice, Steve is also an experienced appellate lawyer, having handled dozens of appeals in both state and federal courts, both crafting briefs and delivering oral arguments
  • Steve also heads Kluger Kaplan’s Electronic Discovery Group, following the latest trends and case law in electronic discovery issues at both the state and federal levels

Practice Areas Explained

Steve I. Silverman's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Steve I. Silverman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Steve I. Silverman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Steve I. Silverman is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

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

Steve I. Silverman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steve I. Silverman

Where is Steve I. Silverman's law office located?
Steve I. Silverman's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine PL. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steve I. Silverman handle?
Steve I. Silverman focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Steve I. Silverman go to law school?
Steve I. Silverman earned their education at (J.D., 1985).
How can I contact Steve I. Silverman for a consultation?
You can contact Steve I. Silverman 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 Steve I. Silverman received?
Steve I. Silverman's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami School of Law
- 1985

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2004, 2005, 2009 & 2011
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best of the Bar, South Florida Business Journal, Complex Commercial Litigation, 2005
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Jurisprudence Book Award, Contract Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Award of Distinction, Society of Wig and Robe
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Best Brief Award, Robert Orseck Memorial Moot Court Competition
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Finalist, Most Effective Lawyer in Business Litigation, Daily Business Review, 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation Department of the Year, Real Estate Litigation, Daily Business Review, 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Member, 11th Judicial Circuit Court Complex Business Litigation Committee
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers USA, 2007 - 2018
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Business Edition, 2011-2016
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine, 2008-2019
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar

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