Steven Donald Silverman

Steven Donald Silverman

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 34 years

Litigation Lawyer at Baltimore, MD
Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense

201 North Charles Street, Suite 2600, Baltimore, MD

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Litigation 75%

Mr. Silverman accepts a select number of civil matters to litigate each year. He has won multi-million dollar verdicts against some of the largest corporations in America on behalf of clients. He is also regularly retained by business clients to litigate or defend significant "bet the company" type cases. He has been named a Super Lawyer in the area of civil litigation from 2006-present.

32 years | 500 cases

75%
Criminal Defense 25%

Mr. Silverman has represented thousands of criminal defendants in Maryland state and federal courts since 1991. Has not lost the top count of a criminal jury trial in over a decade. Represents several high profile clients including an acquittal of former heavy weight champion Riddick Bowe.

35 years | 7,000 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 23 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2002

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 34 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Silverman Thompson Slutkin White LLC

201 North Charles Street, Suite 2600, Baltimore, MD, 21201-4109

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Steven Donald Silverman's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Mike | October 20, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Complex Civil Litigation

Steve is by far the most intelligent lawyer that I have ever hired. His detailed planning, court room demeanor and precise execution is key to winning cases.

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Steven Donald Silverman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Steven. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Gerard Bosch

Litigation lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"If you want an expereinced and fearless lawyer Steve is your guy. The best endorsement that any lawyer can give in my opinion is to say that if I were in trouble I would hire Steve in a heart beat."

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Seth Price

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is a smart guy who is super well connected."

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Arthur McGreevy

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Friend

"Steve is a great lawyer in so many areas. He is the type of lawyer you would want if you are facing serious trouble. I highly recommend him."

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David Benowitz

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

2014

Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Maryland, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)

2014

Maryland Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2014

Top 100 Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Fellow-Top Trial Lawyers in America, Litigation Counsel of America

2011

Top Northeast Lawyers-Top 10 Criminal, Arrive Magazine

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Managing Partner, Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin & White, LLC

2005 - 2013

Commissioner, Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities

1991 - 1994

Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender

1989 - 1991

Law Clerk-Civil Litigation Division, Office of the Attorney General of Maryland

Associations

2015 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Member

2012 - Present

Bar of the Supreme Court

2009 - Present

Litigation Counsel of America

Fellow

2007 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association

Member

1994 - Present

Maryland Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1994 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Bar Association of Baltimore City

Member

1994 - Present

United States District Court, District of Maryland

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. In Su Lim

Indictment Dismissed

State v. E. Miller

Dismissal of Adult Criminal Charges

Felicia Wilson, et al. v. Bowling Brook Preparatory School Inc., et al.

Confidential Settlement

Stuart Fisher v. McCrary Crescent City, LLC, et al.

Reversal on appeal of $33.3 million judgment.

State of Maryland v. Riddick Bowe

Aquittal at Trial

State v. Mohmo Conteh

Acquitted on all charges

State v. Ria Ramkissoon

Plea Bargain of Probation

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Education

1991

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Richmond

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Law Student Symposium

Interview Techniques for Law Student

2009

First Year Student Orientation

Professional Advice from an Experienced Practitioner

2007

Maryland State Bar Association Lecture

Lecture

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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