Scott J Silverman

Scott J Silverman

February 22, 2021 | Daily Business Review

A Look Back in Our Circuit's Rear View Mirror

October 1918 proved to be the peak of the influenza pandemic in Miami. The fear of contracting the disease spurred on communitywide efforts to impede its spread and to provide treatments for those afflicted with it.

By Scott J. Silverman

10 minute read

August 07, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Prepare for the Tsunami of Court Cases—It's Coming

Given that Florida (and Miami in particular) is currently one of the country's epicenters for COVID-19, we cannot foresee any in-person civil jury trials taking place, in earnest, until mid-2021.

By Scott J. Silverman and John W. Thornton Jr.

10 minute read

May 04, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Handling Arbitrations During a Pandemic: A Path to Success

Many litigators' practices are on hold. Some are keeping busy by drafting discovery requests, scheduling depositions for indeterminate dates, seeking continuances of trials, or incorporating technology to keep client work moving forward.

By Scott J. Silverman

8 minute read


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