Sam A. Silverstein

Sam A. Silverstein is a seasoned Partner at Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP, where he focuses on securities and commercial litigation, arbitration, and financial regulatory issues. His extensive experience includes representing a wide array of clients such as individual investors, hedge funds, brokerage firms, and registered representatives in both arbitration (FINRA, AAA, and JAMS) and court proceedings at state and federal levels.

Prior to his current position, Sam was a Partner at Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP for 13 years, collaborating with David E. Robbins, the renowned author of the "Securities Arbitration Procedures Manual." This collaboration provided him with deep insights into the field of securities arbitration.

Sam has achieved significant financial recoveries for clients, securing tens of millions of dollars for victims of financial misconduct, including unsuitable recommendations, unauthorized trading, securities fraud, and Ponzi schemes. He has also represented hedge funds in substantial actions against prime brokers over portfolio margin miscalculations leading to improper margin liquidations.

In addition to his litigation successes, Sam has defended registered representatives and financial advisors in disputes involving breach of contract, compensation issues, and Form U-5 expungements.

Before entering the legal profession, Sam gained valuable industry experience as a registered financial advisor at two wealth management firms for over four years. This background provides him with a unique perspective in advocating for employees and investors adversely impacted by financial misconduct.

Sam is an active member of the Public Investors Advocate Bar Association (PIABA) and has been recognized as one of the New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars, an accolade awarded to less than 2.5% of attorneys in the state.