Paula S. Silverstein

Paula S. Silverstein

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Child custody Lawyer at East Petersburg, PA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Personal Injury

2085 State Street, East Petersburg, PA

About Paula

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 40%

Any child custody or child support related issue.

27 years | 2,025 cases

40%
Divorce and Separation 30%

All issues related to Divorce and Separations, Marital Settlement Agreements, Mediation work and attendance for Divorce issues. Litigate and mediate all levels of cases from multi-million dollars to smaller matters with the same attention to detail.

27 years | 1,930 cases

30%
Mediation 20%

I am a custody Mediator for the courts and I mediate privately as the Mediator for Divorce and Custody and I can mediate any matter as well. I facilitate settlements and negotiations with great success rates. I can save you attorney fees and time.

9 years | 225 cases

20%
Personal Injury 10%

Serious personal cases, car accidents, slip and fall, broken bones and scarring

35 years | 750 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 29 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 34 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 34 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ilkhanoff & Silverstein

2085 State Street, East Petersburg, PA, 17520

Ilkhanoff & Silverstein

249 South Main Street, Shrewsbury, PA, 17361

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Paula S. Silverstein's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Child Custody/Support | March 15, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Custody/Support

Paula is very good at making the truth be known when the other party is trying to bring her clients down, and lying about their own conduct. She keeps you informed, lets you know what it except, and has always gotten us positive results.

Posted by Allison | March 11, 2013 | Child Custody

child custody

Attorney Silverstein was a pleasure to work with. She was professional and attentive. The child custody case was a long, difficult road. In the end, Attorney Silverstein won the case and I was granted primary custody. Her legal acumen was above reproach and her skills in the courtroom were stella...r. I would recommend Attorney Silverstein to anyone seeking excellent legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

I retained lkhanoff & Silverstein for my divorce.I was so glad I had Paula as my attorney. She was always readily available and made sure that my ex-husband didn't receive a dime from me! Even though my ex dragged out my divorce for two years, she was always up-to-date on my case and information. If ...I had a question, I received a response that day. Paula is very knowledgeable and a master of her trade. She was very aggressive in court and passionate about winning. I'm so glad she was on my side! Going through this divorce with Paula reduced a lot of stress and saved me a lot of money. I will definitely be referring friends and family for all of their legal needs to lkhanoff & Silverstein

Posted by Rosemary | June 04, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Great Divorce and Child Custody Attorney

I engaged Paula Silverstein to represent me for my divorce and child custody case. When I walked into her ofice for my first appointment I was nervous and quite upset. Paula and her staff were quite warm and welcoming. Paula is very well versed in Pennyslvania Law and not only answered all of my ...questions but provided me with all the information I needed to begin the process of divorce and child custody. I felt so much better after talking with her and knew if I needed anything she was a phone call away. Paula really cares about the client and puts the client's needs first. Even when I had to contact her on a weekend she made herself available to talk to me, providing the guidance, direction and the support I needed. To date she has represented me in court five times and each time there has been a very positive outcome because she deals with only the facts and the truth. I admire her because she is a fair no-nonsense individual who does not promise to her clients unrealistic results regarding the outcome of a hearing. I have referred two of my friends to Paula in the past six months because I know she provides very consice an factual information. In regard to her staff, they are wonderful. I can't tell you how much support I have felt from her entire office. They reallly care about you as an individual. I don't ever feel like just another client. They are so professional yet caring which is exactly what an individual needs when going through such a difficult time.

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Paula S. Silverstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Clark

Family lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Attorney Silverstein. Attorney Silverstein is a skilled attorney that vigorously advocates for her clients. Attorney Silverstein works hard to obtain the best possible results for her clients while protecting the things that are most important to them. She is a strong advocate."

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Kathryn Nonas-Hunter

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent example of a great family law attorney. We have worked together on several cases and I am confident that she gives each of her clients sound legal advice."

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John Ogden

Family lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked together on several matters and Paula is always on time, well prepared and a zealous advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Andrew Brown

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Silverstein is a committed and prepared advocate for her clients. She is excellent at trial and it is evident that she puts the time and effort into her cases which translate into successful results for her clients. She is a past president of the York County Bar Family Law section and is held in high regard by her peers."

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Bernard Ilkhanoff

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Experienced and dedicated to caring for her clients needs."

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Selaine Keaton

Probate lawyer

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Thomas Clark

Family lawyer

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John Ogden

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Andrew Brown

Family lawyer

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Bernard Ilkhanoff

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Select Lawyer in the fields of Family, Divorce and Custody, Susquehanna Valley

2016

Jeremiah Sullivan Black Barrister Award, York County Bar Foundation

2015

Jeremiah Sullivan Black Barrister Award, York County Bar Foundation

2015

Select Lawyer in the Fields of Family, Divorce, and Custody Law, Susquehanna Valley

2014

Select Lawyer in the Fields of Family, Divorce, and Custody Law, Susquehanna Valley

2012

Pro Bono Service to the Community, York County Bar Foundation

2011

Jeremiah Sullivan Black Barrister Award, Jeremiah Sullivan Black Barrister Award

2010

Volunteer of the Year, York YMCA

2008

Pro Bono Service to the Community, York County Bar Foundation

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Partner, Ilkhanoff & SIlverstein

1991 - 1991

Assistant City Solicitor, City of Philadelphia and its Operating Departments

Associations

2016 - Present

Rotary Club of Lancaster - Sunrise

Board Member

York County Bar Association

Family Law Section Chair

York County Bar Association

Solo and Small Firm Co-Chair

Pennsylvania Association For Justice

Member

2012 - 2013

YMCA Southern York Branch

Chairperson of the Board

2011 - 2012

YMCA Southern Branch

Chair of Special Needs Committee

2010 - 2013

YMCA Southern Branch

Board of Directors

2008 - 2013

York County Bar Association

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Custody Cases

successful results in many of our domestic cases

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Education

1991

Widener University School of Law

Juris Doctor

N/A

Muhlenberg College

Undergraduate Program

N/A

Reptile Continuing Legal Education and York County Bar Association, Bench Bar Conference

N/A

Reptile Continuing Legal Education and York County Bar Association, Bench Bar Conference

N/A

Reptile Continuing Legal Education and York County Bar Association, Bench Bar Conference

N/A

Reptile Continuing Legal Education and York County Bar Association, Bench Bar Conference

N/A

Reptile Continuing Legal Education and York County Bar Association, Bench Bar Conference

Speaking Engagements

2013

Handling the custody case pro bono, teaching other attorneys

Custody

N/A

Paul Smith Library, York VoTechnical, Hope Support Group

Family Law, Wills, Powers of Attorney

Languages

English

Activity

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