$ 325-325 per hour
Silverman is my maiden name. My father was Cecil Silverman, a jewish shop owner in Dublin Ireland who served in the RAF in World War II. My mother, Margaret Silverman, was a Catholic apprenticed as a baker and confectionare in Dublin where she met my father. At the time, marriages between different religions was not allowed. They came to America to be married.
While my background was probably lower middle class, I always felt extremely privileged. I was well loved and ate better than most adults I know. I attended a Catholic private school until 9th grade when I started in the public schools. I learned to argue in Catholic schools. The nuns wanted us to believe that only Catholics go to heaven. My fellow classmates were relieved when we didn't finish our classwork on the occasions where I spent alot of class time disagreeing with the nuns.
I wanted to be a lawyer since I was 12 years old. I got my first job when I was 12, working in a battery and television tube warehouse for $1.00 an hour. When I turned 16, I worked at the White Castle at 8 Mile and Woodward. I continued waitressing until I started law school. I worked at the Golden Mushroom under Chef Milos, the Troy Hilton Hay Market and Machus Red Fox.
I was able to qualify for a Michigan Competitive Scholarship which paid for most of my tuition and books at University of Michigan-Dearborn where I earned by Bachelor's Degree. I attended Wayne State Law School and graduated in 1984.
I love what I do for a living. I have a general practice which includes real estate, wills, collections, litigation, estates, business law and family law. I tend to specialize in litigation and family law. I believe that I am ethical and have no problem recommending a client to another attorney if I feel the other attorney would do a better job. i am also not afraid to be honest with my clients and will tell you if, in my opinion, you do not have a case.
I moved from Royal Oak to Clarkston in 2007 with my husband of 26 years, Ronnie Rockman. I have two large rescue dogs which help keep me fit with regular walks. Following in my mother's footsteps, I also love to cook and to garden.
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42 years
42 years
42 years
42 years
$ 325-325 per hour
25%-33%
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30500 Northwestern Hwy Ste 500, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
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Posted by Branden | August 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
The best of the best. HIRE HER!!!
I came to Elizabeth 3 years ago with a pile of paperwork, a lot of stories and a drug addict mother of my son. After looking through my very unorganized evidence of what’s been going on for a few years, she explained to me that I have a case. She said with honesty that this is a very “different” ca...
"In the case I had with Elizabeth, I found her to be very professional. She combined her knowledge of the law with good common sense, based on her years of experience, to help me work out an amicable resolution for our clients."
"Elizabeth is preeminent in this field. There is no other attorney I feel more comfortable referring a client. You will not be sorry you gave her a call, do yourself a favor, and call her now."
"I endorse this lawyer. Elizabeth has the perfect temperment for family law. She is kind, patient and cheerful. Elizabeth is also smart and tough when necessary. I recommend Elizabeth without reservation."
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2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top Lawyers in Metro Detoit, dBusiness
2010
Top Family Lawyer, dbusiness
2010
Pro Bono Service Award, Family Law Assistance Project
1986 - 1989
Associate Attorney, Hertzberg & Golden, P.C.
1984 - 1986
Associate, Carson Fischer & Potts
2011 - Present
Bloomfield Tennis and Fitness
2007 - Present
Oakland County Sportsman Club
1996 - Present
General Practice - Solo and Small Firm Section - State Bar of MichganChair - 2010-2011, 2012-2013
Trial Court decison affirmed
1980
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
Unmarried Cohabitation; Update on Family Law
2012
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