Beth Silverman

Primary focus and experience

I have been practicing family law exclusively since graduating from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1984. When I became a lawyer, In order to best serve my clients, I decided to confine my law practice to exclusively family law matters. It has never appealed to me to know a little bit about a lot of legal areas, although there are many legal areas that interact with family law. I have only wanted to be an expert in family law matters. I have been practicing family law in this community for forty years which has allowed me the opportunity to establish relationships with many of the family law attorneys in this area and establish trust and respect in those relationships. With trust and respect, many cases become easier to resolve. 

After many years of engaging in litigation, I am now focusing my practice on working with clients who are committed to staying out of court. Having been a litigator for decades, I rarely saw people who were satisfied with the process or the result. I have seen too many families that would find it hard to recover from a court battle. When a couple agrees to stay out of court, they are the decision makers. There is predictability and control. The children are not required to be interviewed by court personnel, or be asked about their preferences. Clients are able to determine their priorities and work toward a resolution in which their goals will be met. This is where my reputation has been built.

I am a collaboratively-trained attorney, and was a founding member of our Cincinnati collaborative group in the 1990’s. Our Cincinnati Academy of Collaborative Professionals has grown to be one of the most active and respected groups in the country. People considering collaboration are interested in working with lawyers that are collaborators rather than adversaries. These clients are searching for a respectful process, and one which recognizes the importance of maintaining family relationships.

I strive to be conscientious in all areas, including ethically and in my work product. You can expect me to personally return a phone call on the same day or within 24 hours. I make it a point to keep a client informed of all developments in their case. My hope is that my clients always feel supported and confident in the representation they are receiving, and that I am addressing their concerns. I want my clients to feel knowledgeable and empowered to make sound decisions after receiving legal advice and guidance.

As a member of the Grievance Committee of the Cincinnati Bar Association for approximately 20 years, I am keenly aware of the ethical and professional standards required of an attorney. Treating my clients, opposing counsel and the court with respect and dignity is the highest of my priorities.