Joshua David Silverman

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Joshua David Silverman: Attorney with Silverman Law Firm, LC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

Josh Silverman founded the Silverman Law Firm in January 2013. He was previously a partner at Williamson Petty LC (previously called Williamson & Lavecchia, LC). Being a solo practitioner gives Josh the flexibility to carefully select his cases and to give each client individualized attention through all aspects of the case from the initial interview through trial.

Josh focuses his practice on complex civil litigation including nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, products liability, automobile and trucking accidents, and personal injury law.

Josh is a member of the American Association for Justice's Nursing Home Litigation Group. He serves on the Board of Governor's for the Virginia Trial Lawyer's Association and he is apast President of the Long Term Care Litigation Section. Josh is a former editor of The Journal which is published by the Virginia Trial Lawyer's Association and he has published several articles in The Journal.

Josh is an "AV" rated lawyer which is the highest peer review rating awarded by the Martindale-Hubbell attorney listing service. An "AV" rating identifies a lawyer with very high to preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from other lawyers and judges. Additionally, Josh is recognized in Virginia Super Lawyers.

Contributing to the community is an important part of his practice. Josh regularly volunteers his time at the Virginia Legal Aid Society and provides pro-bono representation as needed for the Legal Information Network for Cancer. Josh has lectured to thousands of Richmond, Virginia high school students regarding the legal consequences of drunk driving. Additionally, Silverman Law Firm sponsors community events such as Climb to Conquer Cancer which supports the Massey Cancer Center and the Heart of Virginia Bike Festival which supports the Brain Injury Association of Virginia and Bikes for Kids.
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Areas of Practice (26)

  • Nursing Home Litigation
  • Assisted Living Abuse
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Medication Errors
  • Personal Injury
  • Catastrophic Accidents
  • Head and Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Products Liability
  • Pharmaceutical Negligence
  • Defective Surgical Equipment
  • Elder Abuse
  • Defective Products
  • Inadequate Staffed Nursing Homes
  • Pressure Sores
  • Retained Objects from Surgery
  • Traumatic Brain INjuries
  • Wrongful Death
  • Assisted Living Facility Abuse
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
  • Anoxic Brain Injuries
  • Bowel Injuries
  • Bicycle Accident
  • Pedestrian Accident

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
American University, B.A., 1995
Law School Attended:
Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1998
Year of First Admission:
1998
Admission:
1998, Virginia; 1999, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia; 1999, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Memberships:
American Bar Association; Virginia State Bar; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Governors); The American Association for Justice.
Reported Cases:
Chandler v. Graffeo, M.D. 268 Va 673, 604 S.E.2d 1(2004); Bates v. Commonwealth 267 Va 387, 593 S.E.2d 250 (2004); Riverside Hospital, Inc. v. Johnson, 272 Va. 518, 636 S.E.2d 416 (2006).
ISLN:
913893478
Hobbies & interests:
Skiing, Fishing, Cycling

Payment Information

Contingency Fee
25% - 40%
Other Information
Free initial consultation

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (19 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/18/12 in Nursing Home Negligence

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/18/12 in Medical Malpractice

    Josh Silverman is an excellent attorney and meets the highest ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/18/12 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/18/12 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/18/12 in Medical Malpractice

    I work with Mr. Silverman regularly. He represents plaintiffs in medical malpractice suits and I represent health care providers. Mr. Silverman is an excellent attorney who conducts himself with the utmost professionalism.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/20/12 in Personal Injury

    We have had multiple cases together over the years, but we are always on the same side since we are both plaintiff's attorneys. I have never actually seen Josh in the courtroom, but I know his pre-trial skills and written skills are excellent. He is... Read more

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/18/12 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/31/12 in Litigation

    Josh has carved out a much needed area for plantiff's lawyers - nursing home litigation and is excelling in the area.

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  • 3.6/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 03/23/10 in Personal Injury

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (6 reviews)

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (3 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

Josh was not only a GREAT lawyer, he became a friend in who I could trust and confide in the entire time dealing with my case.

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Contact Information:

804-964-2955  Phone

804-282-1766  Fax

www.joshsilvermanlaw.com

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