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Dressing Appropriately for Court

It is true that first impressions matter and that includes dressing professionally for court. It is especially true in Virginia courtrooms where traditions are taken…

Posted by Josh Silverman on May 12, 2014

Walmart Legal Services Coming to Your Neighborhood?

Walmart is now offering legal services in Toronto. Is it inevitable that there will be "Lawmarts" coming to the U.S.?

Posted by Josh Silverman on May 09, 2014

Who is responsible when a needle or sponge is left in a patient following surgery?

When a foreign object is left in a patient either the nursing staff or the surgeon is legally responsible under Virginia medical malpractice law.

Posted by Josh Silverman on May 07, 2014

Special word of thanks to a client

Special shout out to a bicycle accident client who wrote a very kind review of the Silverman Law Firm on lawyers.com.

Posted by Josh Silverman on May 03, 2014

Case results: Settlements and Verdicts

We have had the good fortune to represent many deserving clients. I have recently updated the "case results" page of the website to share…

Posted by Josh Silverman on Apr 24, 2014

Florida Court Rules Medical Malpractice Cap is Unconstitutional

In well-reasoned opinion, the Florida Supreme Court has ruled that its medical malpractice damages cap is unconstitutional as the alleged "medical malpractice crisis" is non-existent.…

Posted by Josh Silverman on Apr 17, 2014

Richmond Trial Victory by Successfully Overcoming Contributory Negligence

In a bicycle-automobile accident trial in Richmond, Va, we were able to overcome the defense of contributory negligence by proving the defendant had the last…

Posted by Josh Silverman on Apr 06, 2014

Silverman Law Firm Profiled on Business Leader Spotlight Radio Broadcast

The Silverman Law Firm was recently profiled in a internet broadcast by Business Leader Spotlight. The interview discusses my civil litigation practice and contains free…

Posted by Josh Silverman on Apr 03, 2014

Josh Silverman Elected Chairman of the Long Term Care Section of the VTLA

At the 2014 VTLA Convention I was honored to be elected the chairman of the Long Term Care Section. In less than two weeks we…

Posted by Josh Silverman on Mar 30, 2014

Assuring Quality Care in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilites - Charlottesville, VA

On Sunday I had the pleasure of speaking to the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys in Charlottesville, Virginia on Assuring Quality of Care in…

Posted by Josh Silverman on Feb 24, 2014

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