Atty. William Lewis Silverman

Atty. William Lewis Silverman

William Lewis Silverman is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, divorce. William received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 62 years.

Chicago Chicago 62 yrs experience 62 year
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Profile Summary

About William Lewis Silverman at a glance

William Lewis Silverman is a divorce, personal injury, and workers comp attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1964). Educated at John Marshall Law School - Chicago, IL LL.B. (—) and University of Illinois B.S. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Lewis Silverman is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, divorce
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • William practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Lewis Silverman's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

William Lewis Silverman is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Lewis Silverman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Lewis Silverman is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Lewis Silverman

Where is William Lewis Silverman's law office located?
William Lewis Silverman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Lewis Silverman handle?
William Lewis Silverman focuses on divorce, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Lewis Silverman practiced law?
William Lewis Silverman has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did William Lewis Silverman go to law school?
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How can I contact William Lewis Silverman for a consultation?
You can contact William Lewis 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 William Lewis Silverman received?
William Lewis Silverman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

John Marshall Law School - Chicago, IL LL.B.
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University of Illinois B.S.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1964

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