Av. Steven B. Silverman
Area of Emphasis Steve Silverman is a shareholder in the Litigation, Employment and Labor, and Energy and Natural Resources groups of Babst Calland. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on restrictive covenants and theft of trade secret cases involving departing employees.
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Steven B. Silverman is a business, litigation, and internet attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Babst Calland. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania and Ohio, Ohio. Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1989) and Franklin and Marshall College (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Information Technology Law (Pittsburgh) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law (2026). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Area of Emphasis Steve Silverman is a shareholder in the Litigation, Employment and Labor, and Energy and Natural Resources groups of Babst Calland
- His practice focuses on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on restrictive covenants and theft of trade secret cases involving departing employees
- Mr. Silverman represents both employers and employees in such matters but primarily advises employers on unfair competition, employee raiding and non-competition agreements
- In particular, he regularly provides guidance relating to these matters involving multi-state work forces in various jurisdictions in the financial services, tech, healthcare, and manufacturing industries
- Additionally, Mr. Silverman drafts and implements restrictive covenants and confidentiality programs to protect against employee defections and to best position clients in the event of litigation
- He also routinely provides risk management advice to employers to identify and safeguard trade secrets that often are otherwise overlooked or insufficiently protected
- Mr. Silverman frequently advises technology providers in business negotiations and disputes
- He also litigates cases in the energy industry, including oil and gas matters involving a wide range of issues
- Background Mr. Silverman graduated cum laude in 1989 from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he served as Managing Editor of the University of Pittsburgh Journal of Law and Commerce
- He also graduated with honors in 1986 from Franklin and Marshall College
- Memberships and Affiliations Mr. Silverman is admitted to practice before all Pennsylvania and Ohio courts, the United States District Courts for both the Western and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third, Sixth and Tenth Circuits
- He has also been specially admitted to practice before many other state and federal courts throughout the United States
- Mr. Silverman is a member Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Ohio and American Bar Associations
- He has previously served on rules advisory committees for both the Western District of Pennsylvania and the Allegheny Court of Common Pleas regarding electronic discovery
- Mr. Silverman also serves as the Chairman of the Allegheny County Personnel Hearing Board
- Mr. Silverman received an AV Preeminent certification rating in a survey of his peers conducted by the Martindale Hubbell Law Directory
- He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers of America® for Information Technology Law (formerly titled the Cyber Law Section) since 2005 and Commercial Litigation since 2013
- Mr. Silverman was also named the Best Lawyers® 2015, 2017, 2024 and 2026 Information Technology Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Pittsburgh, Pa
- He was selected over multiple years to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list (Thomson Reuters) for Civil Litigation Defense
Practice Areas Explained
Steven B. Silverman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven B. Silverman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
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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 Pittsburgh 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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