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4.9 /5.0
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Biography
Thomas P. Silis brings a distinguished background in litigation and transactional law to his clients at Silis & Associates. A graduate with honors from New York Law School, Mr. Silis began his career at a prominent Washington, D.C. litigation firm, where he quickly earned recognition as a tenacious trial attorney. His experience extends to high-stakes real estate development negotiations and contract work for both individuals and businesses across the D.C. metropolitan area. Additionally, Mr. Silis serves as a neutral mediator, utilizing his years of advocacy and negotiation to help parties find common ground outside of court. Clients value his combination of assertive defense strategies and a compassionate, individualized approach to representation. Mr. Silis is admitted to the bars of Virginia, Maryland, D.C., and New York, as well as the U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern District of Virginia, reflecting his broad experience and commitment to serving a diverse client base.
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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Family
50%
Criminal Defense
40%
Business
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Virginia for 22 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 23 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 24 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 25 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Thomas P Silis's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (7)
Divorce & Separation (6)
Lawsuits & Disputes (6)
Child Custody (3)
Family (2)
Construction & Development (1)
Contracts & Agreements (1)
Corporate & Incorporation (1)
Limited Liability Company (LLC) (1)
Litigation (1)
Mediation (1)
Real Estate (1)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (1)
Violent Crime (1)
Wills & Living Wills (1)
What Clients Mention
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Posted by Eric | July 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great personal touch
I have not needed a lawyer but a few times in my life. And in each instance after judgment had been passed I always wondered if my lawyer did all he could. It was an unfounded suspicion of their level of expertise and ability to talk and deal with the prosecutor. However, most recently I fou...
Posted by Alan A. Rezaie | June 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Experienced
Thomas Silis and his staff were pleasant, professional and on point with the facts and what to expect based on my case. They under promised and over delivered and this is ultimately what I felt from the beginning they would do. I was not afraid that I would go to jail, have high fines, have my lice...
Posted by James | April 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding !!!
I hired Silis and Associates because they came highly recommended, and I'm glad I did. I gave Tom a complex divorce action. I had filed in one state, she filed here in VA. To make it more complex, she filed in Fairfax, we live in Alexandria... So, Tom and his crew diligently researched the law an...
Posted by Ahmed Farouk Elsayed | January 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent
MR Thomas you did great work and he won my case in easy way and when I went to his office they are very welcome people and Very respectful he explain everything to me and all choices and what he said was right I had a feeling that he will win and he did and they are honest in every thing and if you h...
Posted by Jeff | July 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Assault Charges Dismissed
I was facing some serious jail time for assault and battery after an altercation with my roommate. I hired Silis and Associates because they came highly recommended. Tom was fantastic. Not only did he get my charge dismissed, he was so good that another person literally came up to him after my case...
Thomas P Silis's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tom is an excellent family lawyer who goes above and beyond for his clients. He is an elite trial practitioner who is not afraid of tough battles or aggressive opponents. You will be in good hands if you hire Tom."
"Excellent family law attorney who is dedicated to client success."
"Thomas Silis is an exceptionally skilled attorney and committed advocate for his clients. If I feel that I need expert advice on a complicated legal matter, I pick up the phone and call Tom. I highly recommend his services."
"Tom is a skilled litigator and negotiator who gets great results for his clients. He is also a very ethical and courteous lawyer and a good guy."
"A powerful ally to have in any situation: After working closely with Tom for over two years I can say, without question, that he is one of the most passionate and effective litigators that I have ever seen. Expertly skilled and fiercely loyal to his clients, Tom works tirelessly to always protect their interests and is never intimidated when the odds seem against him. No matter what type of case you may find yourself embroiled in, whether it be criminal, domestic, business, civil-- there is no better way to arm yourself for battle than to call Tom."
"I endorse Thomas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Tom is one of the most tenacious lawyers I have ever had the pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him for any family-law issue in Northern Virginia."
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Trevor Anderson
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2016
Top attorney, Who's Who Legal
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Principal, Silis & Associates
2000 - 2004
Attorney, Regan Halperin & Long
Associations
2003 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2001 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Fairfax Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Alexandria Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Naseer v. Moghal
Virginia Court of Appeals upheld the ruling of the Fairfax County Circuit Court
Education
1999
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
George Washington University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
Greek