
Perry David Silver, Personal Injury Attorney in New York
Over 46 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability
Founding PartneratSilver & Kelmachter, LLP
New, NY
Practicing personal injury in New York since 1980.
- 46+
- Years practicing
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Perry David Silver is a founding partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Perry has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Silver & Kelmachter, LLP.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 46 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from New York, NY.
- Over 46 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Perry David Silver: Perry David Silver is a founding partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Perry has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Silver & Kelmachter, LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Perry takes on
Perry concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Perry handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Personal Injury cases in New York
Perry takes personal injury matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Perry agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in New York
Perry takes product liability matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Perry agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Perry David Silver — personal injury lawyer in New York
Perry David Silver is a founding partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Perry has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Silver & Kelmachter, LLP.
Perry David Silver is a lawyer practicing personal injury, negligence, products liability. Perry received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years. Perry practices at Silver & Kelmachter, LLP in New York, NY.
Working with Perry on a personal injury matter
Perry David Silver is a lawyer practicing personal injury, negligence, products liability. Perry received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years. Perry practices at Silver & Kelmachter, LLP in New York, NY.
Clients Perry works with
Perry reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
State University of New York at Buffalo
J.D. · 1979
State University of New York at Albany
B.A. · 1976
Jurisdictions
Perry's state bar admissions
U.S. Court of Federa
1990 · ACTIVE
New York
1980 · ACTIVE
Florida
1980 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1980 · ACTIVE
Perry studied at J.D. in State University of New York at Buffalo and B.A. in State University of New York at Albany.
Law school and academic background
Perry completed J.D. in State University of New York at Buffalo and B.A. in State University of New York at Albany. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Perry runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Perry's professional memberships and bar associations
New York State and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Member, Legislative Committee, 1989— · membership
Locations
Perry David Silver's office in New York
Perry's primary office is at 11 Park Place, Suite 1503, New York, NY, 10007. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Perry David Silver — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Perry usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Perry charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Perry's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Perry will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Perry
Perry discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Perry confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Perry's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Perry David Silver
How much does it cost to hire Perry for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Perry walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Perry offer a free consultation?
Perry charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Perry's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Perry's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in New York typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Perry gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Perry take my case if I'm outside New York?
Perry is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Perry will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Perry?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Perry will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Perry accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Perry's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York
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