Lawyer Profile
Attorney Stephen D. Silveri

Attorney Stephen D. Silveri primarily focuses his efforts in the areas of Real Estate and Estate Planning. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, with a concentration in Professional Writing and Technical Communication, from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. After making his mark in the high-technology sector for several years, he then pursued his Juris Doctor at Suffolk University Law School where he was the recipient of the coveted "Best Advocate Award" at the National Tax Trial competition in St. Petersburg, Florida.

He is currently admitted to practice in both the Massachusetts and Federal Court systems, serves as a legal advisor to Sage Strategies, LLC, is an ambassador to the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce, and is an active member of several professional organizations including the  Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association. He is a frequent speaker at Suffolk University Law School, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Boston Bar Association and the Tri-County Board of Realtors where he lectures about such topics as Real Estate Law, Attorney Marketing, and Career Planning.  In 2007, he was recognized as one of Boston's "brightest" lawyers by the President of the Boston Bar Association when he was selected to be a part of its prestigious Public Interest Leadership Program (PILP).

He also has a long-standing commitment to the community which is evident from his work as a volunteer lecturer, a project leader for a local volunteer organization called Boston Cares, and his fundraising efforts in connection with six Boston Marathons where he has raised in excess of twenty thousand dollars. For more information about Attorney Silveri's seminars and work in the community, please view his list of achievements below.
 

Seminars & Speaking Engagements

	Panelist, "Beacon For New Lawyers: Tips for Getting Ahead in the Greater Boston Legal Community"    Boston Bar Association, June 2007.
	Instructor, "Residential Purchase and Sale Agreements"    Massachusetts Bar Association, October 17, 2007.
	Instructor, "Purchase and Sale Agreements for the New Real Estate Associate"    Boston Bar Association, May 27, 2006, *February 22, 2007, and *February 27, 2008.     *National Web-Broadcast through Westlaw and available for purchase at       Westlaw.com.
	Instructor, "An Understanding of Real Estate Contracts for Realtors"    Tri-County Board of Realtors, February 2006-Present (Quarterly).
	Panelist, "How I Got My First Job"    Suffolk University Law School, March 2006 and February 2007.
	Panelist, "Marketing Yourself as an Attorney"    *Boston Bar Association, February 2006.     *National Web-Broadcast through Westlaw and available for purchase at       Westlaw.com.

Community Involvement

Boston Marathon to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,
April 2005, April 2006, April 2007 & April 2008

Attorney Silveri ran the Boston Marathon in April 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and raised $3,500, $4,000, $6,000, and $6,100 respectively. For the 2007 and the 2008 Marathon training season, he served, as a team mentor to assist less experienced marathoners.

Boston Marathon to Benefit the Children's Hospital, April 2001

Attorney Silveri's second attempt at the Boston Marathon where he raised $2,700 for the Children's Hospital.

Boston Marathon to Benefit the Special Olympics, April 2000

Attorney Silveri's first attempt at the Boston Marathon where he raised $3,200 for the Special Olympics.

Volunteer Legal Information Sessions for Local Residents

Periodically, Attorney Silveri holds free legal information sessions at the law firm for residents of Dedham and the surrounding communities on such pertinent topics as purchasing a home, selling a home,  and estate-planning basics.

Boston Cares Volunteer Group Leader, February 1999-Present

Attorney Silveri has been an active member of the Boston Cares volunteer organization since February of 1999. In February of 2000, Attorney Silveri became a group leader and has led volunteer projects in and around the Boston and Metrowest areas. These projects included serving meals at both the Pine Street Inn (Boston) and the New England Shelter For Homeless Veterans (Boston), helping to restore both Southwest Corridor Park (Jamaica Plain) and Village Falls Park (Needham), repainting the Home For Little Wanderers (Allston), and helping to facilitate the annual Run Of The Charles Canoe & Kayak Race (Dedham).

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), April 2004

Attorney Silveri volunteered for the Boston Bar Association's VITA program, helping low-income individuals prepare their Massachusetts and Federal Income Tax returns.