Washington DC Attorney Richard F. Silber
Initially admitted to practice law in 1981, attorney Richard F. Silber has nearly 30 years of experience representing clients in medical malpractice, personal injury, and auto accident lawsuits. He applies his knowledge of the medical field to each case he handles, ensuring all his clients receive appropriate medical care in addition to high quality legal service. He entered private practice in Washington, D.C. in 1991.
Areas of practice
In addition to focus on helping individuals involved in car accidents, Richard Silber also assists clients with cases related to
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Recognition
Attorney Silber has received recognition for his work as an attorney from a wide array of organizations over the course of his career. AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatedSM by Martindale-Hubbell®—the highest rating for professional ethics and integrity a lawyer can earn from his or her peers—he has earned a Distinguished Service Award from the Department of Justice, an award for Outstanding Services as a Trial Attorney from the Civil Division, and a Distinguished Service Award from the Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance for his stellar efforts in the Tyra Hunter case.
Education
Mr. Silber received his B.S. in Biology from Beloit College in 1975. He then went on to earn his J.D. from the Franklin Pierce Law Center in 1981. While attending law school, Mr. Silber completed a health law program exclusively offered at the Franklin Pierce Law Center.
Admissions and professional memberships
Attorney Silber is admitted to practice law in Washington, D.C., and works with local counsel in Maryland and Virginia for cases in those states. He is a member of The Association of Trial Lawyers in Washington, D.C. where he is on the Board of Governors.
He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Claims Court and in Massachusetts and Missouri.
Work in the medical field
Armed with a B.S. in Biology, Mr. Silber began performing biological research at the Children's Hospital in Boston soon after graduating from college. He entered the Franklin Pierce Law Center health law program to further his knowledge of this highly involved field.
Previous experience
Mr. Silber is no stranger to the inside of a courtroom. Prior to opening his own practice, he was a trial attorney in the Commercial Litigation Branch of the U.S. Department of Justice from 1981 to 1985 and a trial attorney with the St. Louis law firm McDonall Douglas from 1985 to 1989. He has defended the U.S. government against fraud, litigated contract irregularity cases for a government contractor, and worked tirelessly on behalf of those who are abused or harmed by others.
Noteworthy cases
The community of the District of Columbia has been forever altered by Mr. Silber's work as an advocate for wronged parties. He represented the family of Tyra Hunter in a wrongful death case, earning a $2.9 million jury award against the D.C. Fire Department and D.C. General Hospital for withholding treatment from Tyra Hunter upon learning she was transgendered. He also received national press coverage for his work in a discrimination case against Washington, D.C. paramedics who delayed medical treatment and used racist language while bringing a child with asthma to the hospital.
Contact the Law Offices of Richard F. Silber
Reach out to the Law Offices of Richard F. Silber if you have suffered a serious injury to schedule a consultation. Visits at your home or hospital can be arranged if you cannot travel.
