Silvern & Bulger, P.C.

Attorney Steven Silvern

Steve, the founder of Silvern & Bulger, P.C., won prestigious academic awards in college at Cal-Berkley including Phi Beta Kappa and a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, and graduated from UCLA law School where he was named Rosco Pound Advocate in 1972. However, instead of going to work for a large corporate law firm or the government, Steve was determined to use his education to help regular people. He left California for Colorado in 1973 and gained experience in a small law firm and a non-profit voting rights organization, before starting this law firm in January, 1977.

Originally opened as the Silvern Legal Clinic (and then Silvern Law Office, P.C. and now Silvern & Bulger, P.C.) Steve has been involved as co-counsel in winning large trial verdicts in high-profile cases but is equally proud of the thousands of quiet, fair settlements he and his partners have achieved for our clients. He is most proud of the result in Nasca v. State Farm, where we established the national precedent that arbitrators who decide insurance claims must disclose their business relationships with the insurance company.  Steve has dedicated himself to fight injustice in Colorado, including abuses by insurance companies and fraud (and we have been designated as  Verified Consumer Fraud attorneys) by LawInfo.com, and is highly rated by both peers and clients.

Bar Admissions:

• Colorado, 1973

Education:

• University of California Law School, 1973 – J.D.
• University of California, 1963 – B.A. Cum Laude

Honors and Awards:

• Phi Beta Kappa, Woodrow Wilson
• Warner Award
• University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, Rosco Pound Advocate

Attorney Thomas A. Bulger

Tom Bulger has been with us since 1996 when he moved here from Philadelphia, where he had worked for a large personal injury law firm. He is a graduate of Canisius College (honors in History, and International Affairs) and Rutgers University School of Law (1993). He has worked for a United States District Court Judge and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in its criminal and Organized Crime Divisions. He has been successful as sole trial counsel and also before appellate courts. Tom’s record in jury trial includes verdicts for our clients of $640,000.00 (motorcycle accident), $160,000.00 (auto accident). Recently his advocacy on appeal preserved a $470,000.00 judgment that he had won in Adams County in a slip and fall case. Tom has also obtained millions of dollars in quiet, confidential settlement for our clients, and has received a rating of 4.4 of 5 from the Martindale-Hubble peer review process (Distinguished) and 4.8 of 5 (Preeminent) based on client surveys.  Tom has handled cases all over Colorado, from trials in the Denver Metro area (Denver, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Boulder, Lakewood, Littleton, Thorton and Broomfield) to the mountains.

In addition to his background in personal injury law, Tom has developed a strong employee benefit practice which focuses on long term disability, short term disability and ERISA cases. Tom has helped hundreds of Colorado workers obtain needed insurance benefits.

Bar Admissions:

Colorado, 1998
New Jersey, 1993
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1993
U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 1999

Education:

• Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law – Camden, New Jersey, 1993, J.D.
• Canisius College – Buffalo, New York, 1990 B.A. in History (with honors) and International Affairs

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• Former – Rutgers University Student Bar Association, Brehan Law Society Committee Member
• Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Member
• American Trial Lawyers Association
• American Civil Liberties Union

Other Affiliations:

• Board of Directors, Highline Academy Charter Schools (former President)
• Boy Scouts of America

“By the time I reached Tom I had met with and or talked with most of the Attorneys in Denver and Southern Colorado. Most of these individuals were very vague in there explanation of ERISA law and how it impacted my case. Some even went so far as to say I did not even have a case. Most of these “Legal Councilors” however were very clear on just how much money I need to put up front before they would help me. What a breath of fresh air Tom was. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about ERISA law, but he was motivated by more than money. He actually wanted to help me understand my legal rights and to navigate this very trick area of the law. Just when I was ready to give up on my case he helped me through the difficult process with compassion and encouragement. Did I also mention that we were successful in favorably settling my case with the insurance company! I cannot recommend highly enough Tom and his team, they are simply the best.” – S.N., former disability client

“Don’t measure the size of the mountain, talk to the one who can move it.” – P.S., Former premise liability client

“My accident ended my career, and my medical expenses and bills were piling up. Mr. Bulger listened to my concerns, and walked me through every step of the process. His attention for details and perseverance made the difference between a bad situation and a bright future.” – A.B., former auto accident client

“I could not have done it myself.  You are the best.”  –  D.D., Former auto accident client

“After our accident the insurance company treated my wife and I as though we were at fault. Clearly we were not since the other driver was drunk and speeding. We contacted an attorney and were promised the moon. After months dealing with that attorney I was offered almost nothing.  Then I met Tom Bulger. He told me the truth and then he went to bat for me. Swinging hard. Shortly thereafter the insurance company came to me with a fair settlement offer.  Would not have happened without Tom. He was honest too! Amazing and thanks again Tom.” – M.H., Former auto accident client

“I never expected to have a second car accident.  But when I did, I went straight back to Tom.”  – I.B., Former auto accident client

“Tom worked with me every step of the way.  He kept me informed, and his hard work helped me get my disability benefits fast and when I needed it the most!” – F.T., Former ERISA client

“Tom is a good guy, he really does do his best to get the most money your owed, he doesn’t like to see people get screwed by the insurance companies.” – Anonymous client (Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review)