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Elaine T. Silver
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Elaine T. Silver

4.7
14 reviews

1540 International Parkway, Suite 2000, Lake Mary, FL 32746

Family Law, Collaborative Family Law, Divorce Mediation and 9 more

About Elaine T. Silver

Recipient, Poses Prize for Outstanding Clinical Practice, 1977. Assistant Editor, 2nd Circuit Digest; Author: "The Professional License: Fruit of the Marital Property Tree?" Conn. Family Law Journal, 1983. Adjunct Professor: University of Bridgeport School of Law, 1989. Visiting Lecturer, Beijing University, China, 1982; Barry University School of Law, 2007. Lecturer: "Child Custody Assessment and Court Testimony," Connecticut Infant Mental Health Committee, 1997; "Anatomy of a Divorce Trial," Regional Bar Association, 1999; "Divorce Seminar for Woman," Jewish Family Services of Orlando, 2003; "Professionalism, Divorce Law & The Role of The GAL," Seminole County GAL Trainer, 2004—; "Florida Family Law," Orlando Chapter-American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, 2005; "Custody Modification and Ethical Considerations," NBI, Orlando 2007; "How to Have a 'Good' Divorce," The Knowledge Shop, Orlando 2008; ADR Options-Current Events for Family Lawyers," NBI, Orlando 2009; "Collaborative Family Law," Central Florida Assoc. of Marriage & Family Therapists, 2010; "Doing Well While Doing Good" ABA Solo & Small Firm Conference, Austin, TX, 2010. Radio Appearances: "America's Earliest Morning Show with Peter Tilden", KABC, Los Angeles, CA 2007"; "The Magnolia", 660AM Orlando, FL 2007. Member, Fairfield County Panel of Connecticut Grievance Committee, 1997-2000. Family Mediator, Florida Supreme Court, 2003—. Special Master, Family Division, Connecticut, 1985-2000.

 

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Elaine T. Silver got this award in 2021

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Divorce
Posted by anonymous
April 02, 2018
Hired Attorney

I met with three attorneys before selecting Elaine. I found excellent recommendations for her. Elaine’s fee is comparable with experienced and competent attorneys. Elaine was able to turn me totally around from what I thought would be a painful experience to what became a collaborative, low stress, fair, and timely result. She provided me with excellent representation and some tremendous life learning. I can highly recommend Elaine.

 
Mediation
Posted by anonymous
March 27, 2018
Hired Attorney

Ms. Elaine was very easy to work with and very professional throughout the entire process. She really listened and never made me feel rushed as this was a very stressful time. She worked hard until the divorce was agreed upon by both parties. She worked in a very professional manner to help resolve all matters peacefully. I highly recommend Ms. Elaine, and would not hesitate to use her again.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
March 26, 2018
Hired Attorney

Empathetic and fierce defender of client interests, Elaine immediately understood my needs across a variety of dimensions. She educated me to the various processes available beyond litigious acrimonious separations. She helped me move my thinking and grow into a set of options that made my situation go from intractable and uncomfortable, to positive and hopeful. Her fees are standard, but she puts in the work necessary to earn them; really demonstrating her value.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 11, 2011
Hired Attorney

She does not fight for her clients. If you want a "nice" lawyer who will give your soon to be ex husband a free rid on support payments-hire her. She negotiated a settlement that was bundled as a single support payment that after taxes left me with very little money. However it was a tax benefit to my soon to be ex husband. He walked away a happy man. I think she forgot which side she was supposed to be working for. DO NOT HIRE HER!!!!!!!!!!

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 3
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Other 6
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Non-Traditional Family Law
    • Cohabitation Agreements
    • Alimony
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Uncontested Divorce

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates: $300 - $400/hr
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    MasterCard
    Other
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Law Office of Elaine T. Silver
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Molitor v. Molitor, 184 Conn. 530, 440 A.2d 215 (1981)
    Baer v. Baer (1993).
  • Pro Bono Services

    Guardian Ad Litem Program for Seminole County, Florida-volunteer trainer

  • Additional Links
    http://www.silverdivorce.com/ http://www.SilverDivorce.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1977, Connecticut
    1977, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
    1980, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
    2004, Florida
    Memberships
    American Bar Association
    The Florida Bar
    Seminole County (Chair, Family Law Section, 2005) and Orange County Bar Associations
    Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida
    Central Florida Family Law Inns of Court
    Seminole County Inns of Court.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    New York University
    Class of 1977
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Bucknell University
    Class of 1974
    B.A.
    with honors
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Yoga, swimming, gardening, reading, cooking.

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4.7
14 reviews

1540 International Parkway, Suite 2000Lake Mary, FL 32746U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Sunday By appointment

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    Elaine T. Silver is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.
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    Yes, Elaine T. Silver has a professional profile on LinkedIn.
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    Yes, Elaine T. Silver will accept American Express, MasterCard and Visa.
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    Elaine T. Silver attended New York University.
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    Elaine T. Silver is the Managing Partner of the firm.

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