Scott H. Silver

Senior Equity Partner

Scott H. Silver is one of Florida’s most prominent workers’ compensation litigators. Mr. Silver is a senior equity partner who, while maintaining an active litigation and trial caseload, concurrently serves as the National Workers’ Compensation Practice Leader for a Fortune 200 Company. He is a certified expert speaker in the field of Workers’ Compensation who frequently lectures to claims professionals, employers, risk managers, insurance brokers, and attorneys, with an emphasis on aggressive defense litigation strategy, accelerated claims closure, and adjuster ethics.  Since 1989, Mr. Silver has been a member of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Institute’s Planning Committee for its annual Educational Conference, with a concentrated focus on developing the Claims Professionals’ breakout programs.

Over the last several years, Mr. Silver has been recognized in both USA Today and the Wall Street Journal through Lawyers of Distinction’s selection in their national identification of “Most Influential Lawyers”. Over this period of recognition, Mr. Silver has been the only Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to be selected for this exclusive honor. 

Landmark Decisions

Brandsmart v. Schaffer. Mr. Silver/MKRS Law successfully litigated a limitation as to personal questions that could be directed to employer representative in a pending Workers’ Compensation litigated claim.

Awards & Recognitions

Named a ‘Best Lawyer’ by Best Lawyers in America

Invited guest on TIME Magazine’s Premier Lawyers Broadcast

Selected for inclusion within Corporate Counsel Magazine’s Best Lawyers in America Edition

Recipient of Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards, and identified within their listing of Pre-Eminent Lawyers

South Florida Legal Guide recognitions:

  • ‘Top Lawyer in South Florida’
  • ‘Top Lawyer in the Practice Area of Workers’ Compensation’

Inclusion in the National Register’s Who’s Who in Executives & Professionals

Designated a ‘Florida Super Lawyer’ by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine

Invited guest on Forbes Business Network’s Special Tribute to America’s Premier Lawyers

Certifications & Licenses

The Florida Bar

Certified Workers’ Compensation Instructor, Florida Department of Insurance

The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Instructor

Education

University of Miami (B.A. 1983)

Nova Southeastern University (J.D. 1986)

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