Kenneth P Silverman Profile | Jericho, NY Lawyer

Kenneth P. Silverman is the chairman of the Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Group.

For over 30 years, clients have trusted Ken with their most sensitive issues in the world of bankruptcy, insolvency, and corporate restructuring. Ken routinely represents debtors, creditors, and creditors’ committees, who all turn to Ken to formulate solutions to their most complicated problems. He is widely recognized as a leader in the field of bankruptcy and insolvency, and his expertise puts our clients at ease that their case is being handled properly to achieve their goals.

Since 1989, Ken has served as a member of the panel of United States Bankruptcy Trustees for both the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and he was previously a member of the Pro Bono Panel of Bankruptcy attorneys for both the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. Ken also serves as a member of the Register of Mediators for the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York. As a member of the trustee panels, he is frequently appointed to operate, reorganize and/or liquidate major national, regional, and metropolitan businesses in both chapter 11 and chapter 7 bankruptcy. Ken uses this experience to assist our clients in their own bankruptcies, preserving businesses while working with them through the bankruptcy process.

In addition to his representations, Ken is a published author and a recognized lecturer on bankruptcy and bankruptcy/matrimonial related issues. Ken is also a former Adjunct Professor of Law at the St. John’s University School of Law in its Bankruptcy LL.M. Program.

Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
Corporate Restructuring

University Attended:

Syracuse University, B.A., 1974

Law School Attended:

New York Law School, J.D., 1980

Year of First Admission:

1981

Admission:

1981, New York; United States District Court for the Southern District of New York; United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York; United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; Supreme Court of the United States

ISLN:

903714349

Credit Cards Accepted

American Express, Visa

4.8/5.0 (7 reviews)

Legal Knowledge
4.8/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.8/5.0
Judgment
4.7/5.0
Communication
4.9/5.0
Legal Experience
4.9/5.0

5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 12/10/11 in Bankruptcy Reorganization

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 12/10/11 in Bankruptcy Mediation

I made a mistake on the survey where I listed 1s. Ken's skills are excellent.. We have worked both as adversaries and for the same client and the experience was always top rate.

I made a mistake on the survey where I listed 1s. Ken's skills are excellent.. We have worked both as adversaries and for the same client and the experience was always top rate. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 12/10/11 in Family Corporations

I think his knowledge is excellent. The previous review sent was my mistake. I mis-read the scale, expecting the highest level to be to the left.

I think his knowledge is excellent. The previous review sent was my mistake. I mis-read the scale, expecting the highest level to be to the left. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 12/02/11 in Bankruptcy

Kenneth is one of the more respected bankrutpcy lawyers practicing in my geographical area.

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4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/25/11 in Bankruptcy

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2.6/5.0 Rated by a Member on 11/25/11 in Bankruptcy

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1.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 12/10/11 in Bankruptcy

Ken Silverman is one of the most experienced bankruptcy attorneys on LI. I have been in adverse positions from him on difficult corporate amatters and he has always tried to assist in resolving the matter.

Ken Silverman is one of the most experienced bankruptcy attorneys on LI. I have been in adverse positions from him on difficult corporate amatters and he has always tried to assist in resolving the matter. Read less
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