Alan R Silverman, PhD

Alan is a superlative lawyer and an absolute joy to work with. His depth of knowledge of the court system and Family Code made him utterly indispensable to me. He’s a guy you can lean on.
Alan’s law partner, Claudia, was also very supportive and helpful reviewing materials with me. They make a great team!
Alan is a tank — he doesn’t get stopped by trivialities and negligible details. He is unwavering in the court room (even though my nerves were completely shot) and supportive beyond any measure.
Alan clearly loves his work and never loses sight of justice. He doesn’t give you false hope or false optimism; he’ll give it to you straight. He’s also a very compassionate person, which is refreshing. If I ever have a civil matter in the future, Alan will be the first person that I call because I know that I’ll get balanced, objective counsel.
I cannot thank Alan enough for the excellent work he did with my case. Even though the circumstances leading me to Alan were unpleasant, I thoroughly enjoyed working with Alan on my case. Alan was a crutch to me and my family through difficult times, and he got me the win that I needed and deserved!

Alan and his Partner Claudia managed my swiftly and thoughtfully. They were and are very available and unfaltering in their approach to answering and handling all of my questions. We prepared for mediation, which is what I wanted. It went off w/​o a hitch and I got most of what I wanted. I chose Silverman and Silverman bc if mediation had not worked there were very specific issues I was prepared to go to court over, one being a custodial issue. Over all, if there was a silver-​lining in this process, it was the two of them. It was an incredibly stressful time for me and I felt like I could let go of so much, let them handle the details and focus on my daughter and the huge transition for us each.

I seldom write reviews, but given my unique experience with Alan and Claudia, I feel I must let others know that good attorneys still exist. Alan and Claudia are extremely ethical and professional attorneys. What sets them apart from the rest, however, is their empathy and loyalty to their clients. Alan and Claudia are NOT just about the money. They are in it because they care. When I came to see Alan I had been through 2 attorneys, my case was a mess, but he still gave me hope and decided to take my case when others would not even consider it. The emotional support Alan and Claudia provide to their clients is rare to find in their field. My first attorney lacked professionalism and knowledge about all aspects of family law. My second attorney was from a well-​known and large firm in the south bay that specializes in litigation. They were extremely expensive, and showed care about me and my case when I had the money. However, it was a different story when I run out of money and it was almost certain I would not get awarded attorney’s fees from the judge given that they had awarded this large firm $ 150,000 that they immediately exhausted in just a 3 month period. This large, «reputable» and well-​known firm, discharged me with absolutely no basis other than, I suspect, they knew the judge would not award them another large fee. I was then referred to Alan by another mother who had a very good experience with him. Alan was different. I had absolutely no money when I came to see him. He took a chance with me, but he cared about justice. He believe that fairness should prevail and he would help me achieve the best outcome possible for my situation. My case is still ongoing, but I can tell you that Alan has done more than just fight for me and my children. He has given me hope and the belief that there are still honest and good people in this world. Alan is very much to the point and deals with honesty, so if you are not prepared to deal with him in this manner, then he is not the right attorney for you.

I had a very difficult divorce and Alan and his partner Claudia Bravo Silverman provided excellent advice to me and guidance through the divorce process. They also worked very hard on the documentation necessary for the paperwork for the case.
Alan advocated for me when necessary and also counseled when going to court would not pay. We ended up with a divorce settlement that was agreeable to both my ex-​husband and myself. I also appreciated that Alan and his partner Claudia were always very accessible by email and phone for questions.

I retained Alan’s services for a family law matter, which was recently resolved. For the most part, Alan was helpful, practical and professional. More importantly, his knowledge of the local family court system and ability to explain what options were available for my situation significantly contributed to my decision making process, and ultimately an amicable outcome for all parties.