Divorce Attorney
Fred Howard Silverstein is an exceptional litigator and advocate for his clients. He has more than 34 years of experience practicing law in Howard County, including 15 years as a public defender and a term as president of the Howard County Bar Association. Attorney Silverstein works in partnership with clients to ensure the best and most comprehensive family law representation.
Since 2000, Attorney Silverstein has been a recognized Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). AAML was founded in 1962, by highly regarded domestic relations attorneys “To provide leadership that promotes the highest degree of professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law.” The Academy Fellows are highly skilled negotiators and litigators who represent individuals in all facets of family law.
As an experienced divorce attorney and educator, he brings the skills of a seasoned negotiator and strong litigator to each case. Attorney Silverstein has successfully represented clients in the most challenging and difficult situations. His knowledge and experience in Maryland family law make him a clear leader in the field and your best choice for divorce representation.
Since 2000, Attorney Silverstein has been a recognized Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). AAML was founded in 1962, by highly regarded domestic relations attorneys “To provide leadership that promotes the highest degree of professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law.” The Academy Fellows are highly skilled negotiators and litigators who represent individuals in all facets of family law.
As an experienced divorce attorney and educator, he brings the skills of a seasoned negotiator and strong litigator to each case. Attorney Silverstein has successfully represented clients in the most challenging and difficult situations. His knowledge and experience in Maryland family law make him a clear leader in the field and your best choice for divorce representation.
Education
J.D. – University of Baltimore, 1975
B.A. – University of Maryland, 1973
Legal Experience
Managing Member, Silverstein & Ostovitz, LLC, 1999 to present
Managing Partner, Law Offices of Fred Howard Silverstein, 1995 to present
Private Practice, 1982-1994
Assistant Public Defender, Defender's Office, State of Maryland, 1976-1990
Memberships
- Board of Governors, 1996-1998
- Family Law Section Council, 1997-1999
- Board of Directors, 1988-1992
- Secretary-Treasurer, 1986-1995
- President-Elect, 1995-1996
- President, 1996-1997
- Family Law Committee, Chairman 1997-1998
- Bench Bar Committee, 1981-2007
- Criminal Justice Advisory Task Force, 1996 to present
Howard County Bar Foundation, Member, Board of Directors, 2005-2007
National Family Resiliency Center (Formerly Children of Separation and Divorce),Member, Board of Directors, 2000-2006
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow, 2000 to present
Teaching
Author, MICPEL Hot Tips Seminars, 1997-1998
Speaker, Howard County Family Law Committee Seminars, 1998-2004
Author, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Symposium, 2001: The Role of Child's Counsel in Child Custody Cases
Speaker, Maryland Trial Lawyer Association, "A View From the Masters," 2001
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