Elaine Terry Silver

Elaine is thoroughly professional and very personable. I was able to put my trust in her from our first meeting as she guided me through the most difficult time of my life! Eventually she was more of a wise friend to me than a lawyer. While her field of work can be emotionally weighing on her, she struck a nice balance with me with her humor, knowledge and experience. In my experience, Elaine aimed at giving me not just a peaceful negotiation but a better life!

Elaine Silver is an amazing point of light for those needing peaceful divorce resolution or ongoing post divorce assistance. I’ve been treated with respect during a stressful time. She is able to get to the crux of the issue and watch out for the welfare of the client and children. She is respected by the Court Systems and is extremely knowledgable in the legal realm. This tied with her compassion causes me to highly recommend Elaine as an Amazing professional to have in your corner.

Elaine was the answer to my problem. When we met with Elaine, she was compassionate about the situation. The divorce proceeding had already taken two years with no dissolution. I felt that there was no end in sight. We had two businesses that we had to separate. I was overwhelmed and exhausted holding up both business and having to deal with an X who was verbally abusive and drank profusely What I really appreciated about Elaine is that she was compassionate about the situation and fair to both sides. She made sure that we stuck to the issues and talked about what each of us wanted out of the mediation to come to an agreement. Divorce is never easy but, if you’re looking for a great mediator who you can trust, one who will treat you with respect as you walk through the negotiation process, give her a call. She is not all about the money. She truly cares about the people she helps to find a fair settlement.

The reason I hired Elaine Silver after meeting with several attorneys is that she did not treat the divorce as a contest that "my side" was trying to win, and she did not promise me it would be easy and I would get everything I wanted. Instead, she was respectful of the emotional difficulty of dividing a family, and she sought a settlement that was fair to my non-working ex-wife while also safeguarding my long-term financial independence. Elaine's reassurance helped cool me off when my ex-wife was being particularly inflammatory or uncooperative, and she had a wealth of interpersonal and emotional expertise for handling difficult negotiations, in addition to her legal expertise. All of this allowed us to reach a settlement without requiring the indignity and expense of a trial. Elaine is upfront and transparent about her fees; they are not the lowest around, but they are fair, and I never felt surprised or ambushed by a fee I didn't expect. She is not the type to bill you for a one-sentence e-mail or for picking up the phone for a thirty-second status update. I am happy with my choice of Elaine Silver to represent me in my divorce, and I would recommend her to anyone who is interested in keeping his divorce as civil, respectful, and amicable as possible. Update: Elaine was wonderful during the divorce process, but also afterward when I have had questions about how certain parts of my divorce agreement apply to new circumstances or how to handle certain curveballs thrown by my ex-wife. Her advice is always calming, de-escalating, and focused on the best outcomes for my children. Her fees continue to be reasonable. I am not happy that I have had need to consult with a lawyer even after the divorce was finalized, but I am happy that that lawyer was Elaine Silver.

After writing a question on AVVO, I called the office of Elaine Silver to ask if my question was received as the site was not providing a “message sent” confirmation. Elaine answered and was so gracious to help with my question over the phone. Not only did she give me advice as to my question, but she also showed genuine empathy for my situation. It is so nice to find an attorney that will help with a simple question and not make you feel like you are wasting their time. Should I need an Attorney, I would absolutely hire Elaine.