$ 285-375 per hour
Christopher L. Silversmith has extensive experience in Estate Planning, Domestic Taxation and Probate. Christopher received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Miami (B.B.A. 2002), where he also minored in Philosophy. After graduating from college, Christopher pursued business work at a prestigious international school in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC. During the year he spent in our nation’s capital, he recognized the numerous benefits of having a law degree and moved back to Florida to continue his studies at Barry University School of Law in Orlando (J.D. 2008).
During law school, Christopher was a Senior Associate Editor on the Law Review, participated in the National Tax Moot Court competition, and received the School of Law Scholarship for being ranked in the top 10% of his class. Christopher also earned multiple Book Awards in Legal Research and Writing, Contracts, Mediation and Federal Income Tax.
After graduating from law school, Christopher continued on to the Graduate Tax Program at the University of Florida Levin College of Law (LL.M. 2010). Following his time in Gainesville, Christopher moved to South Florida to join Packman, Neuwahl, and Rosenberg, a highly regarded boutique law firm in Miami specializing in Domestic and International Tax matters. During his time in Miami, Christopher learned the sophisticated practice of tax law from several of the best attorneys in the country. In addition, he regularly attended the Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning, which is the largest annual conference for estate planners in the U.S.
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27 Main Street #103, Edwards, CO, 81632
P.O. Box 263, Mailing address, Vail, CO, 81658
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Posted by Lisa | April 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Outstanding estate planning attorney
We worked with Chris to do our wills and life insurance trust. He is extremely patient and trust worthy. He explained things to us as many times as we needed so we could make the best informed decisions possible. He is extremely knowledgeable about tax law, which was very apparent as he guided us ...
Posted by John | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Chris Silversmith
Chris has done an excellent job in preparing a living trust and will for my specific needs, unlike many attorneys he is easily reachable for my questions, and very easy to work with. His extensive knowledge in this area has taught me a thing or two, and I am extremely happy with the results.
Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Chris Silversmith
Chris was very thorough, professional and interested in our situation. His legal advice together with his tax experience was evident in our discussions. I would happily refer clients to him.
Posted by Ted | July 24, 2012 | Trusts
My review of Christopher Lemoine Silversmith
Chris recently helped me completely and faithfully as I updated my Last Will & Testament, Living Will and my Living Trust. He provided excellent service and ideas that were of great value and help to me. In addition, he provided extra help and assistance to make sure one of my items was secure insi...
"Chris is a top-shelf attorney in Eagle County and the Roaring Fork Valley. He helps families and individuals build legacies. I am constantly impressed with Chris' people skills and creativity and best meeting his client's needs. I frequently rely on his expertise in trusts and taxation issues. And I can sleep easily at night knowing that my kids will be taken care of if anything happens to my wife or me because Chris has taken care of my own estate plan."
"In the past few months I have worked with Chris, I am continually impressed by his knowledge and professionalism. I highly recommend Chris."
"I have had the privilege of working with Chris for the past few years. I have sought his advice and counsel in the areas of family law, civil litigation, and estate planning, to name a few. The clients I have referred to Chris have been thoroughly impressed with his intelligence, efficiency, and creative problem solving. I highly recommend this lawyer."
Litigation lawyer
Litigation lawyer
2008
Book Award, Federal Tax, Barry University School of Law
2006
Book Award, Contracts, Barry University School of Law
2006
Book Award, Mediation, Barry University School of Law
2006
Book Award, Legal Research and Writing II, Barry University School of Law
2005
Book Award, Legal Research and Writing I, Barry University School of Law
2016 - Present
Managing Partner, Silversmith Legal
2012 - 2016
Attorney, Packman, Neuwahl & Rosenberg, P.A.
2006 - 2008
Barry University Law ReviewAssociate Editor
2009
LL.M - Master of Laws
2008
Doctor of Jurisprudence
2002
B.B.A.
2018
Colorado Trust and Estate Planning
English