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Veronica Alicia Silva

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 22 years

Employee benefits Lawyer Practice Areas: Employee Benefits, Family

About Veronica

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits 50%

Retirement Plans, Pension Plans, Federal Government Plans, ERISA, Health Plans

50%
Family 50%

Division of Retirement Assets after Divorces. Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDROs), COAPs (military plan retirement orders), QILDROs (Illinois QDROs), QMCOs (Qualified Medical Child Support Orders), Child Support via a QDRO.

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 22 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2003

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

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Veronica Alicia Silva's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bill | August 18, 2014

Thank YOU Veronica

Veronica was very helpful in keeping me informed directly, thus keeping my attorney fees with the divorce attorney as low as possible (but they were still too high)...I would like to personally thank YOU for understanding that as keenly as you did. And the QDRO went well too (no experience with that...) Bill C.

Posted by Laurie | July 3, 2014

BE TAKEN NO MORE

Veronica is a very hard working Lawyer. I didn't know this Lady at all .I picked her out on line under Ill. Lawyers. I live in Phoenix. My case was from Ill. The cost is very reasonable . I trusted her . She is very knowledgeable about what she does . She will take care of you til the end of your ca...se.. Shes keeps you informed be e-mail or phone on all the details of your case. My ex-husband gets his pension in Aug. per our divorce decree I get 50% of the pension. Veronica got me the 50%... Truly Grateful, Laurie

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Veronica Alicia Silva's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Wolkowitz

Family lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Other

"Veronica's knowledge of QDROs and retirement division has been crucial to my client's. Further, her expert drafting and knowledge of the law has had major benefits to my clients. If you are thinking about using a cheap solution, like an out-of-state non-lawyer, then you will likely pay the price."

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Brent Hardy

Family lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Veronica without reservation. She has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and has the skills of a superb litigator."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer is highly respected in the community. I endorse this lawyer"

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Simon Kabzan

Unknown lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer as one who is a specialist in their field and highly recommend."

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Tony Anthony

Family lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Silva is bright, caring and respected by clients and colleagues, alike. I recommend and endorse her to all potential clients."

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Michael Taylor

Family lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Silva. I have found her responses to AVVO legal questions to be very helpful. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Judy Goldstein

Employee benefits lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Silva has demonstrated extensive knowledge in the area of preparation and presentation of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders. This is a highly specialized area of law. I would not hesitate to refer clients to Ms. Silve for evaluation and preparation of their QDROs."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Other

"This attorney is extremely well respected in the community and is looked up to by all fellow attorneys. Clients report fantastic experiences with this lawyer and their experience speaks for itself!"

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Mario Cometti

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I have followed her responses on AVVO. I have found her to be well informed and her recommendations sound. She is also highly respected in her legal community."

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Anthony Scifo

Employee benefits lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Silva has shown in the Q&A section on Avvo that she is extremely knowledgeable in regard to employee benefits and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs). In fact, her answers on these subjects are the most thoughtful and informative. I recommend and endorse this attorney, and would refer my clients to her in these areas."

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Gerard Miles

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Her insightful answers to AVVO inquiries demonstrate her breadth of knowledge and her commitment to her clients."

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Gina Famularo

Family lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Misty Fields

Employee benefits lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Silva is a knowledgeable and passionate attorney who takes each case very seriously. I would recommend her to a family member."

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Steven Kuhn

Employee benefits lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Veronica Silva is an expert in the area of preparation and negotiation of QDROs. She has an extensive background having worked with plan administrators and reviewing good and poorly drafted QDROS. She knows the intricacies of ERISA and the impact on QDROs. If you have a problem, she can help!"

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John O'Brien

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Rhonda Stuart

Family lawyer

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Michael Taylor

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Tony Anthony

Family lawyer

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James Di Bella

Unknown lawyer

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Mario Cometti

Family lawyer

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David Senkel

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer

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Anthony Scifo

Unknown lawyer

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Gerard Miles

Unknown lawyer

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E. Golden

Unknown lawyer

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Misty Fields

Family lawyer

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Gina Famularo

Divorce and separation lawyer

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David Wolkowitz

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Steven Kuhn

Child support lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Top Contributor, Avvo

Work Experience

2009 - 2013

Attorney, Franczek Radelet, P.C.

2006 - 2008

Attorney, Drinker Biddle & Reath

2003 - 2006

Attorney, Latham & Watkins, LLP

Associations

2003 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2003

University of Pennsylvania Law School

J.D.

2001

University of Pennsylvania Law School

LL.M.

1999

Universidad Nacional De Tucuman

J.D. equivalent

Speaking Engagements

2015

ADFP Annual Catalyst Conference

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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