Joshua David Silverman

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Joshua David Silverman

5.0
9 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Car accident Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

3415 Floyd Avenue, Richmond, VA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Joshua

Biography

For 25 years, Josh Silverman has been helping victims of auto accidents, medical malpractice and other serious injuries.

Representing victims of retained objects, medication errors, hospital falls, and misdiagnosis.

Only by holding nursing homes accountable will they improve the quality of care to their residents.

Josh Silverman represents clients who have sustained serious personal injuries throughout Virginia.

We proudly represent clients seriously injured due to car, bicycle and trucking accidents.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 50%

Litigating automobile accident claims in Virginia is complex. It requires understanding the complexities of insurance law, medicine, and trial tactics. They key is leaving no avenue for justice unexplored. That includes searching for insurance policies, seeking damages from product manufacturers, and in egregious cases seeking punitive damages for drunk driving, reckless driving, and distracted driving.

27 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 25%

Nursing home neglect often comes from overworked and underpaid staff. The types of cases I've handled include fatal falls, medication errors, and pressure ulcers.

27 years | 70 cases

25%
Medical Malpractice 15%

Medical malpractice is an extreme complex area of law involving devasting injuries. Over the years clients have come to me after having foreign objects like sponges left in them during surgery, medication errors, and surgical errors

27 years | 100 cases

15%
Personal Injury 10%

I represent victims of automobile accident including drunk drivink, texting and driving, and reckless driving. Additionally I have represented numerous clients who have sustained serious injuries as a result of falling due to dangerous conditions in hospitals, grocery stores, and shopping malls

27 years | 80 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 27 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Silverman Law Firm LC

3415 Floyd Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23221

joshsilvermanlaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Joshua online.

Joshua David Silverman's Reviews

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Posted by Corey | December 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent support

Mr. Silverman was greatly helpful in advocating for me and providing clear and sound guidance after my car accident in the summer of 2019. He was very easy to work with and his staff was very supportive as well.

Posted by John | April 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Josh is an outstanding attorney and man!!!!!!

I would recommend Josh to anyone who was in need of his service. He is always upfront and very knowledgeable. He truly puts his clients first. His staff is absolutely stellar in all the do.

Posted by anonymous | February 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best choice I've ever made for an attorney, Josh is very thorough and kind.

Josh was extremely considerate with my case as well as my physical and emotional state during it. He would always start off our conversations asking how I was doing and took care to understand how I felt about each decision made. I felt very confident in his representation of me and would contact him... first again if ever needed. He made sure that I was comfortable at every point of our case and that I understood what was going on as well as how I should proceed to best take care of myself. I believe I am very lucky to have had him as an attorney.

Posted by Jason | January 12, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Best attorney in Richmond

I have worked with Josh Silverman on a couple of legal matters over the last few years. I find Josh and his team to be professional, responsive, and caring. The greatest complainant I can give someone, is that they pass the mom test. And yes I would refer Josh and his team to anyone in need(includ...ing my mom)!!

Posted by anonymous | December 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Really cares about his client!!

When I was in a car accident - which was not my fault - and I found that dealing with the other person's insurance was highly stressful, we asked Josh to step in to help. I thought I could handle this without involving a lawyer, but it actually just compounded my stress so on a recommendation ...from a good friend, we hired Josh. Once Josh became involved, my stress level went down tremendously! ! From that point on, Josh handled just about everything and let me know what I had to do, which allowed me to focus on healing. I highly recommend Josh because not only are you getting a lawyer who can help you when you already have so much to deal with, you're getting a person who cares!!

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Joshua David Silverman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matt Long

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh is an excellent personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer with a great reputation in the legal community. I highly recommend him as he achieves great results and works diligently for his clients. He is also someone I have sought out for advice and counsel over the years."

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William Hanson

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.I when to a seminar he gave and found him to be very knowledgeable."

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Christopher Pitera

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked in opposition to Josh Silverman on a personal injury matter. He was very pleasant to work with and his collegial-style advocacy led to an excellent result for all parties involved. I endorse this lawyer."

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Noel Brooks

Personal injury lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Josh for a number of years, and have relied on his expertise more than once to educate myself on complex issues. He is one of the leaders in our profession."

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Patrick Austin

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this Josh. He is a fantastic trial lawyer who focuses on helping people in need."

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Mark Krudys

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh is a very fine lawyer. He is highly regarded by both the plaintiff’s and the defense bars as bright, ethical, and highly capable. Josh speaks with passion on behalf of his clients. I am sure that Josh’s clients regard him as caring and a strong advocate for them. I strongly endorse Josh."

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John O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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W Meltmar

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joshua Silverman is an exceptionally knowledgeable and skilled attorney. He fully understands the complexities of malpractice cases and consistently obtains outstanding results for his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Benjamin Andrews

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh is a medical malpractice attorney with proven results. I recommend him without hesitation."

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Benjamin Owings

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Hanson

Personal injury lawyer

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Christopher Pitera

Personal injury lawyer

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Noel Brooks

Criminal defense lawyer

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Barbara Williams

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Christopher Booberg

Personal injury lawyer

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W Meltmar

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Stephanie Grana

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Benjamin Owings

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Top Rated Personal Injury, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Silverman Law Firm

1998 - 2012

Attorney, Williamson Petty LC

1996 - 1998

Law Clerk, Nurenberg Paris Heller McCarthy

1995 - 1995

Law Clerk, Jay Tronfeld & Associates

Associations

2004 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

1998 - Present

American Association for Justice

Attorney Member

1998 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2021 - 2021

Richmond Area Bicycling Association

President

2014 - 2015

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Chairman of Long Term Care Section

2005 - 2006

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Young Trial Lawyers Section

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Wrongful Death Settlement

$1,350,000 Settlement

Moped struck by automobile

Settled for $73,000

Automobile accident

110,000

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Education

1998

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

American University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Personal Injury 101

Understanding the Law of Damages

2016

Personal Injury 101

Standing on Ethical Ground

2016

Ethics for the Trial Lawyer

Ethics Update

2011

Personal Injury

Treatment of Medical Liens

2010

VTLA Long Term Care CLE

Informal Discovery

2009

Security Conference

"Beyond the Obvious: Security IS your Business

Publications

2005

The Journal (Virginia Trial Lawyers Association) Medical Malpractice Legislative Update

2004

The Journal (Virginia Trial Lawyers Association) Spoliation of Evidence, Rights and Remedies

Languages

English

Activity

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