Richard H Silberberg
Global Guide 2024
Band 2 : International Arbitration: Arbitrators
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+1 (212) 415-9231Share profile
Band 2
About
Provided by Richard H Silberberg
Practice Areas
Antitrust & Competition Law; Class Action Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Food, Beverage & Agribusiness; Franchise & Distribution Law; Healthcare; International Arbitration & Litigation; Labor & Employment; Technology
Career
Rich Silberberg’s clients include world renowned manufacturing, healthcare, professional services and technology companies. These clients rely on Rich’s four decades of litigation experience to provide them with effective strategies to avoid business disputes. But when complex commercial litigation is indicated, they count on him to lead highly-skilled and efficient trial teams that are dedicated to achieving their business objectives.
Rich leads trial teams in domestic and international litigation, arbitration and administrative proceedings involving claims of antitrust, FCA, RICO and securities law violations; business torts; dealer, distributor and franchise terminations; defamation and invasion of privacy; employment discrimination; trademark infringement; misappropriation of trade secrets; products liability; and unfair competition.
Personal
Education:
- New York University School of Law (J.D., 1975), Managing Editor, New York University Journal of International Law and Politics Recipient, Lillian and Isidore Halpern Award for Excellence in Trial Practice
- University of Wisconsin - Madison (B.A., Political Science, 1972)
Chambers Review
Global
Richard Silberberg is a popular choice for clients requiring an arbitrator for commercial disputes, and is particularly active in the sports industry.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He's an excellent arbitrator - he's highly intelligent, hard-working, practical and has excellent people skills."
"Rich is a lawyer's lawyer. He has an excellent skill set and superbly advises clients and colleagues. He is a pleasure to work with."
"He's one of the most outstanding attorneys in my experience. Richard is diligent, honest and fair. His temperament as a chair of a tribunal is outstanding. His ability to grasp the most complex of legal issues is obvious. His diligence in moving a proceeding forward as expeditiously as possible is always evident. His writing ability is outstanding."
"Rich is great. He's very smart, sophisticated, measured, and cool as a cucumber. He was also very practical."
"He's got a really high-level understanding. He is a deep thinker who is able to think on his feet."
"He's an excellent arbitrator - he's highly intelligent, hard-working, practical and has excellent people skills."
"Rich is a lawyer's lawyer. He has an excellent skill set and superbly advises clients and colleagues. He is a pleasure to work with."
"He's one of the most outstanding attorneys in my experience. Richard is diligent, honest and fair. His temperament as a chair of a tribunal is outstanding. His ability to grasp the most complex of legal issues is obvious. His diligence in moving a proceeding forward as expeditiously as possible is always evident. His writing ability is outstanding."
"Rich is great. He's very smart, sophisticated, measured, and cool as a cucumber. He was also very practical."
"He's got a really high-level understanding. He is a deep thinker who is able to think on his feet."