John M. Silverstein
OF COUNSEL
AREAS OF PRACTICE:
EDUCATION:
- Colgate University, A.B.,1968
- University of North Carolina, J.D., 1971
John primarily advises clients in matters relating to administrative, business, and real estate law. In his 50 years of practice, John has represented municipal boards and certification boards, and settled hundreds of residential real estate closings. John also served as President of the North Carolina State Bar in 2018.
John received his A.B. degree from Colgate University, and his J.D. degree from University of North Carolina School of Law. Additionally, he has received a prestigious “AV” Peer Review Rating from Lexis-Nexis Martindale Hubbell based on the opinions of lawyers outside his firm.
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
- Wake County Bar Association (Member, Executive Committee, 1983-1984, 1991-1992; President, 1994)
- North Carolina Bar Association (Chair, Local Bar Services Committee, 1995-1996)
- North Carolina State Bar (Member, District Bar Committee, 1995)
- American Bar Association
- Assistant Attorney General, North Carolina Department of Justice, 1974-1975
- Special Deputy Attorney General, North Carolina Department of Justice, 1975-1976
- Member, 1982-1988, Chairman, 1984-1988 and Attorney, 1988-
- Member, 1982-1988, Chairman, 1984-1988 and Attorney, 1988-, Raleigh Board of Adjustment
- 2003 Recipient, Joseph Branch Professionalism Award, Wake County Bar Association
- Past President, Temple Beth Or
- Board of Visitors, UNC Lineberger Cancer Research Center