Stephen J. Silverberg

Practice areas

Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law, Estate & Trust Litigation

Focus areas

Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills

Stephen J. Silverberg is a nationally renowned expert in the fields of estate planning, estate administration, asset preservation planning, and Elder Law. His impressive credentials include serving as the former president of the esteemed National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and being a founding member and former president of the New York State chapter of NAELA.

Silverberg has earned the prestigious title of NAELA Fellow, the highest honor granted by NAELA to lawyers who have dedicated their careers to elder law, making significant contributions to addressing the needs of older Americans and demonstrating unwavering commitment to the Academy. He is also a founding member of the New York State chapter of NAELA.

Furthermore, Silverberg holds the Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) designation, a recognition awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation. It’s noteworthy that there are fewer than 520 CELAs in the entire United States.

In the realm of estate planning, Silverberg has been granted the Accredited Estate Planner® Designation by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils. This distinction represents the highest level of expertise in estate planning and is exclusively bestowed upon professionals who meet stringent criteria encompassing education, experience, knowledge, professional reputation, and character.

In terms of professional recognition, Silverberg has achieved an AV® Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 rating from Martindale-Hubbell for the year 2020, the highest possible rating from this respected institution. He has also earned a spot on Super Lawyers’ exclusive list of attorneys for an impressive twelve consecutive years, spanning from 2007 to 2019. Additionally, Silverberg has consistently been recognized as a Best Lawyer by U.S. News & World Report for over a decade.

His dedication to the field is further evident through his active involvement in various professional organizations, including the Nassau County Bar Association’s Elder Law, Social Services, and Health Advocacy Committees, as well as his long-standing membership in the Estate Planning Council of Nassau County. Silverberg has even served as the President of the Pension Council of Long Island.

For over a decade, Silverberg has been an active participant in the IRS District Directors Liaison Group. He is also a notable author, having contributed to the Elder Law module of the Interactive Legal Document Systems, a leading document drafting program for attorneys.

Silverberg is a sought-after keynote speaker, addressing national conferences, bar associations, universities, and legal and financial organizations on subjects encompassing estate planning, Elder Law, and tax planning. He is a published author in numerous legal and scholarly journals, including Trusts and Estates Magazine and The New York State Bar Monthly News. Additionally, Silverberg serves as a frequently quoted expert in the news media, providing insights into estate and Elder Law matters.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.