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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2004 | 03/28/2022 |
CT | Retired | 1977 | 05/16/2022 |
Legal answers | 84 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Special Master Commendation | Judicial Dept. State of Connecticut-Superior Court Family Law Division | 1986 |
Poses Prize for Excellence in Clinical Practice | New York University School of Law | 1977 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Silver Divorce Center | 2004 - Present |
Adjunct Professor- Family Law | Barry University School Of Law | 2017 - 2017 |
Adjunct Professor- Family Law | Quinnipiac University School Of Law | 1989 - 1989 |
Partner | Silver Golub & Teitell LLP | 1987 - 2000 |
Partner | Fleisher Trow & Silver | 1983 - 1987 |
Visiting Profession-US Constitutional & Family Law | Beijing University School Of Law | 1981 - 1982 |
Associate | Glazer Wechsler Seelig & Glazer | 1977 - 1982 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals | President | 2019 - Present |
Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida | Board Member | 2018 - Present |
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals | Member | 2011 - Present |
Florida Association for Women Lawyers | Member | 2010 - Present |
Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court | Barrister | 2008 - Present |
Seminole County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2005 - Present |
Seminole County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 2004 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1985 - Present |
Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals | Annual Conference Co-Chair | 2016 - 2017 |
Seminole County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Chair | 2005 - 2005 |
Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section | Co-chair | 1996 - 1998 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Strategies for Family Law in Florida (Inside the Minds) | Collaborative Divorce, Unbundled Services, Pro Se Mediation and Other Dispute Resolution Methods for Challenging Economic Times | 2012 |
Connecticut Family Law Journal | The Professional License: Fruit of the Marital Property Tree?" | 1983 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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New York University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1977 |
Bucknell University | Bachelor of Arts | 1974 |
Hebrew University of Jerusalem | Junior Year Abroad | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Life Changes Podcast | Peaceful Divorce | 2019 |
Collaborative Family Law Institute Advanced Training, Miami, Florida | How to Avoid Gridlock in Collaborative Cases | 2018 |
Collaborative Family Law Group of Northeast Florida, Continuing Professional Education | How "Low Bono" Cases Benefit Community and Build Your Practice | 2018 |
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts | Collaborative Practice: Skills & Solutions for Every Restructuring Family | 2016 |
Florida Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts | Sharpening Your Skills With Collaborative Practice | 2015 |
Florida Association of Family & Conciliation Courts | How Collaborative Skills Can Help Every Divorcing Family | 2015 |
FACP Annual Conference | The Tension Between Confidentiality, Privacy, and Transparency in Collaborative Practice | 2015 |
Mental Health Professional Continuing Education | Collaborative Divorce: A Better Path to Family Reconstruction | 2014 |
Florida Collaborative Council Annual Conference | The Art of Collaboration: From Roots to Results | 2014 |
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital-Continuing Mental Health Professional Education | Collaborative Divorce: A Better Path to Family Reconsturction | 2014 |
Last First Date Radio | How to Avoid Divorce the Second Time Around | 2013 |
Continuing Education Seminar | Collaborative Family Law | 2013 |
American Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Division | Doing Well While Doing Good: Building a Mediation, Collaborative & Unbundled Divorce Practice | 2010 |
NBI CLE Seminar | Custody Modification and Ethical Considerations | 2007 |
Overview of Connecticut Family Law | Anatomy of A Divorce Trial: Direct Examination of Your Clients | 1998 |
Stamford/Norwalk Regional Bar Association | Seminar on Family Law | 1991 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Icahn v. Icahn | Matter settled privately |
Divorce, alimony, child support, property settlement | Successful for my client and her children |
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Homer Jordan, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 15, 2018
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. She has a great reputation in her field among her peers and clients alike.
Charlotte Erdmann, Family Attorney on Sep 20, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Elaine in all areas of family law. She is experienced and knowledgeable but she also really cares about her clients and takes the time to explain the law while setting clear expectations of what is actually possible.
Homer Jordan, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 15, 2018
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. She has a great reputation in her field among her peers and clients alike.
Charlotte Erdmann, Family Attorney on Sep 20, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Elaine in all areas of family law. She is experienced and knowledgeable but she also really cares about her clients and takes the time to explain the law while setting clear expectations of what is actually possible.
Melisa Medina, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 22, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Elaine is a wonderful and compassionate mediator and attorney. I highly recommend her!
Arthur Grossman, Mediation Attorney on Apr 13, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Elaine for about 5 years. She has mediated cases for me and is a fellow member of the Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida. She is a wonderful person and a skilled mediator and lawyer. She is professional, ethical, empathetic, and funny too!
Jose Acevedo, Unknown Attorney on Jan 7, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with her as opposing counsel and with her in the role of mediator. I greatly appreciate how knowledgeable and effective she is.
Lan Kennedy-Davis, Mediation Attorney on Mar 2, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Elaine Silver is an excellent mediator who I have used many times. She has a command for family law and has been very successful with the cases that she has mediated for me. I whole heartedly recommend using Elaine.
Stanton Cobb, Family Attorney on Mar 1, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Elaine is a terrific lawyer and a great person. She is a shining example of professionalism and civility in the Central Florida family law bar. I am honored to call her my colleague.
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