Samuel K. Silverman

Samuel K. Silverman

also known as Sam Silverman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Kalamazoo, MI
Practice Areas: Social Security, Personal Injury, Car Accidents

1090 N 10th St #A, Kalamazoo, MI

About Samuel

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 90%

social security disability law.

34 years | 10,000 cases

90%
Car Accident 5%

Highly rate personal injury attorney

34 years | 300 cases

5%
Personal Injury 5%

Highly rated personal injury attorney

34 years | 300 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 30 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1995

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 31 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1994

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Samuel K. Silverman

1090 N 10th St #A, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009

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Samuel K. Silverman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

88 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Lisa | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Exceptional Attorney

Mr. Samuel K. Silverman is very professional and knowledgeable of the laws dealing with social security disability. He was extremely informative with every step that was taken with my case. I suffer from MS and because of my symptoms I became unable to work. I filed for SSD on my own and was denie...d. I did not know what to do. I hired Mr. Silverman knowing he was a Social Security Disability Attorney. Every question I had regarding my case was answered personally by Mr. Silverman usually the same day. His staff if so friendly and helpful. All the information that was needed by physicians was retrieved by Mr. Silverman himself. In my opinion if you are in need of SSD help, Mr. Silverman is by far the best. Thank you so much Mr. Silverman and staff.

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Best Attorney Period.

Made the whole process very easy! Returned my calls same day every time. It was very noticeable immediately that Sam was a seasoned veteran in SSD and took pride in making sure he represented me at the highest level. If you want the best chance at getting your case won Sam is the Attorney you want ha...nds down. Very professional and I am very happy with this experience he made it a Very easy process when it’s not.

Posted by Blake | February 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

100% This is the guy you need

As a disabled vet, I wanted to make sure I hired someone with experience working with vets and someone that came highly recommended. Sam is both. I read many reviews on disability attorneys in my area and Sam Silvermans name kept coming up and his reviews were the best, so I decided to call him and i...t was the best decision I could have made. He called me back the same day and discussed my case with me. I then met him at his office a few days later and I couldn’t have been more impressed. By the time I walked out that day, we had already come to an agreement for service and he electronically filed my appeal. Everything he explained to me as the process and what to expect was 100% accurate. He told me what he needed, I provided it to him and he took care of everything. He was able to get me an expedited hearing as a wounded warrior, which meant I was sitting in front of the administrative law judge who was hearing my case, less than six months after I contacted him, which by social security standards is extremely quick! I can’t stress this enough, that what Sam told me and prepared me for could not have been more accurate as to how it went from the first phone call to the last. Every single time I made a call to Sams office, he himself called me back by the end of the day, and having dealt with many attorneys in the past, that is not the norm. (I have to schedule phone calls with my VA attorney, and that’s just to speak to my claims developer.) Sams office is nothing, if not professional and honest. Leading up to my hearing with the judge, Sam gave me a rundown of how the hearing would go and the types of things I’d be asked, and again, it was exactly as he said. It was maybe 14 days after the hearing that I got a letter in the mail from SSA stating the judge had made a fully favorable decision on my case and had granted me retroactive pay for the full 12 months prior to the day I initially applied for benefits. The feeling I had, knowing I had made clearly the best possible decision in hiring Sam Silverman to represent me, was a feeling you get few times in life. When I first started this process, I almost didn’t even call Sam for the simple reason that his website and reviews almost just seemed too good to be true. When I googled Social Security Attorney near me, he is literally at the top of the page, the number one result, and I almost made the worst decision I could have made. I almost skipped over him, thinking it wasn’t possible that this guy is this good. But he is. Being fairly new to the area in Michigan, I don’t know many people and didn’t have anyone who could recommend a SSA attorney, so I had to rely on google, the reviews I read, and my gut. Luckily, I made the right choice. If you are looking for a Social Security Attorney, do yourself a favor and call Sam Silverman, you won’t regret it.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent Attorney

I suffered a horrible bacteria infection back in 2013. My life as I knew it before would never be the same after contracting this infection. I applied 2 or 3 times for disability and was denied stating I was capable of working. A dear friend had heard of this wonderful lawyer out of Kalamazoo who has... never lost a case. I had to call and try one more time with great representation.. I highly recommend Sam Silverman to anyone who truly needs a lawyer. I was so impressed when my hearing came and Mr Silverman had every duck in a row on my behalf and all evidence needed. I am truly grateful... I won my case thanks to Mr Silverman.

Posted by Kathy | April 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

EXCELLENT ATTORNEY

Attorney Samuel K. Silverman was a very helpful asset to me during a rough time in my life last year. I suffered a Brain Aneurysm and a Stroke and became disabled physically and mentally. I applied for Social Security on my own and was denied. I was confused and did not understand the law In reg...ards to my condition. I hired Attorney Samuel K. Silverman and within a few months - had a hearing - case approved by a Judge. Attorney Silverman was very professional, caring, and has lots of knowledge and experience with the SSA laws. He always kept me informed about my case. He was always there when I needed a question answered. His staff is AMAZING. Thank you Sam for giving me a peace of mind. If you need a good Social Security Lawyer - he is highly recommended.

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Samuel K. Silverman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicholas Romer

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sam is an excellent attorney that fights aggressively for his clients."

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Themis Fotieo

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kiel Roeschke

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Halpert

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I do not handle social security cases. Instead, I refer them to Sam Silverman. Amazingly, he has won SSDI benefits for every client I have referred. Some were very difficult cases."

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Marc Asch

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Whenever I come across a person in the Kalamazoo area needing the assistance of a social security disability advocate, I refer to Samuel Silverman as I am aware of no other local lawyer that has equivalent credentials in that area of law."

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Marlo Bruch

Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He gets excellent results for his clients. He understands what it takes to get the benefits his clients deserve."

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James Rinck

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is an excellent Social Security attorney with a superb reputation. He doesn't give up when things get tough."

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Lloyd Pont

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Sam Silverman. He zealously represents his clients and achieves great results."

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Robert Bicego

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm thinking about programming a keyboard key so that I don't have to type "I agree with Mr. Silverman's response" all the time. His knowledge of the law and insightful questions in his responses clearly demonstrate that he knows what he's talking about. I endorse Mr. Silverman."

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Gregory Vandeusen

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Sam for over 15 years and he is an exceptional attorney and person. Sam’s knowledge of the law, integrity, honesty and fairness is first class."

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Dax Lonetto

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam Silverman provides accurate and insightful responses to those looking for assistance here on Avvo, which demonstrates his excellent knowledge of the Social Security disability claims process."

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James Giffels

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred a great many social security disability cases to Sam Silverman over the years and he has always done an excellent and thorough job. I consider Sam to be the top social security disability lawyer in southwest Michigan."

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Edward Port

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Samuel since attending law school together. He is very knowledgeable on the law and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a highly motivated and aggressive lawyer to act on their behalf. simply, he gets the job done. I endorse him 100%"

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Samuel Warner

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Other

"Samuel Silverman is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced Social Security Disability lawyer, and an even better person. Your case will be in good hands with Mr. Silverman."

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Marcus Cooper

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Let me tell you why. Sam Silverman knows the laws and regulations that govern the Social Security Administration. Sam works tirelessly to fight for the benefits his clients deserve. And for Sam, his practice is not just a business, it is a duty. As a result, you will not go wrong with hiring Attorney SIlverman to fight for your Rights."

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Roy Portenga

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Sam practices Social Security law, as do I---but in a different city. I regularly see Sam at court. Sam is well-respected by his peers and he obviously cares for his clients."

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Ethan Pham

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer.Mr. Silverman's contributions to Avvo display his vast knowledge and experienced with Social Security law."

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James Lewis

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Other

"I am pleased to endorse Sam. His frequent contributions to the forum are always informative. If I needed an attorney in Western Michigan, I'd call Sam."

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B. Golden

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Silverman without reservation. When it comes to Social Security matters, he is highly respected by attorneys and judges alike."

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Barry Lemmen

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sam's honesty, integrity, and hard work ethic benefit his client's tremendously. Sam makes great efforts to communicate with his clients. His focus on success has served his clients well for many years."

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Nicholas Romer

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Tara Sharp

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Brian Vincent

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Richard Halpert

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Marc Asch

Employment and labor lawyer

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Marlo Bruch

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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James Rinck

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Lloyd Pont

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Brian Gillette

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Gregory Vandeusen

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Michael Hills

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Becket Jones

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dax Lonetto

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Ryan Kirzner

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Samuel Warner

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Owen Silverman

Personal injury lawyer

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Ethan Pham

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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James Lewis

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Edward Port

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Leigh Ebrom

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

2026 Top 50 Lawyers in America, America’s Top Lawyers

2025

2025 Client Gold Badge Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Top 450 SSD representatives in Nation, ARCD

2024

2024 Top 500 Representatives, ARCD

2024

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Top 500 awarded reps, SSA

2016

Who's Who Honors Edition, Trademark Who's Who

2015

Honored Member Trademark Who's Who, Trademark Who's Who

2014

Certificate of Appreciation, NALS association of legal professionals

1997

Pubished Law Review Article, University of Nebraska

1996

Dean's List, Wayne State University Law School

1995

Dean's List, Wayne State University

1993

Dean's List, Thomas Cooley Law School

1992

book/merit award law office mgt, cooley law school

1991

Dean's List, Thomas Cooley Law School

1991

book/merit award work comp, cooley law school

Work Experience

1993 - Present

owner, law office of samuel k silverman pc

2005 - 2015

Case Evaluator, Kalamazoo County Court

1995 - 1996

Adjunct Professor, Thomas Cooley Law School

1994 - 1995

Adjunct Professor, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Associations

1995 - Present

Michigan Association For Justice

Member

1995 - Present

Kalamazoo Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives

Member

1993 - 1995

Los Angeles County Bar Association Barristers

member

Sample of Legal Cases

ssd cases

win at very high percent

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win at very high percent

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Education

1997

Wayne State University Law School

MA - Masters

1993

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Arizona State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Peer Support Group Seminar

Marphans

2014

NALS meeting

Social Security Disability

2013

Kalamazoo Depression Support Group Social Security Disability for depression

2012

skslawyer.com social security

2012

Nails

SSDI law

Publications

2008

Cited in "Disability and Equality Law in Britain: The Rule of Reasonable Adjustment" cited in "Disability and Equality Law in Britain: The Rule of Reasonable Adjustment"

1997

nebraska law review civil rights

N/A

Nebraska Law Review Unknown

Languages

English

Activity

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