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Silverman Advisors, PC
Founded in 2011 by Scott Silverman, Silverman Advisors concentrates in the areas of complex contract disputes, automotive franchise law, social media bullying/defamation, as well as non-compete related disputes between employers and employees. Beyond a strong history of representing car and truck franchisees, Silverman Advisors also has extensive experience in litigation that arises between partners, shareholders and investors.
Prior to starting Silverman Advisors, Scott was a Partner with McCarter & English, LLP in Boston and before that a Partner with Gadsby Hannah LLP.
Scott Silverman
Scott has successfully litigated and settled numerous franchise disputes such as terminations and appointment/siting claims. Scott has drafted legislation over-hauling Massachusetts’ automotive franchise law and served as outside general counsel for the Massachusetts' State Automobile Dealer Association for 15 years. During that time, he represented dealer interests through-out the Northeast on franchise and regulatory issues and continues to do so now.
Scott was admitted to practice in Massachusetts to the U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and the United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit.
Scott received his J.D. (cum laude) from Suffolk University Law School in 1997 and his B.A. (cum laude) from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst in 1994.
He is a current member of both the American Bar Association and the Boston Bar Association. Scott also serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Dealer Counsel.
Representative Matters
- Obtained a Decision confirming that bonus payments to employees based on employer's profibility are not covered by the Massachusetts Wage Act.
- In 2012, Scott again drafted revisions to the Massachusetts Automotive Franchise Statute that are currently pending before the legislature.
- Successfully obtained a $1.5 million attachment Order in Norfolk Superior Court in 2012 against two individuals who published defamatory statements regarding a retail business and generated 50,000 followers on Facebook.
- Obtained an Injunction in Worcester Superior Court in 2012 against two former company employees - enforcing their non-compete and non-engagement obligations in a fiercely contested matter where the former employees left to start a direct competitor business.
- In 2008, obtained a multi-million dollar judgment against a hedge fund management company by enforcing the preemptive rights negotiated by a seed investor.
- Successfully recovered a $1 million judgment against a dietary supplement company on behalf of a pharmaceutical manufacturer.
- Scott serves as the Outside General Counsel for the Massachusetts new car automobile dealer association representing dealer interests state-wide relativeto franchise issues/disputes.
- Litigated and settled numerous franchise disputes such as terminations, appointments/sittings and unfair pricing claims.
- Successfully litigated and settled "freeze-outs" of minority shareholders in closely-held corporations.
- Representation of close corporation president and executives in litigation arising out of self-dealing allegations.
- Drafted legislation over-hauling the Massachusetts Automotive Franchise Statute.
Chris Steinroeder
Chris recently joined Silverman Advisors as an associate. He assists with all of the firm’s practice areas, with a particular focus on its growing corporate and business practice.
While in law school, Chris served as an editor of the Uniform Commercial Code Reporter-Digest and as a research assistant to Professor Diane Ring. He also worked for the corporate and employment law groups at two Boston law firms, advised small businesses and non-profit organizations as a student attorney at the Boston College Legal Assistance Bureau, and interned at Silverman Advisors.
Chris received his J.D. from Boston College Law School and his B.A., with honors, from Haverford College.
His admission to the Massachusetts Bar is currently pending.