Attorneys

Gary R. Silverman
Gary R. Silverman
Partner
I was born in 1945 and lived in Kansas City until I was 12, when my parents moved to Las Vegas. I completed high school in Las Vegas and then attended the University of Nevada in Reno. I have lived in Reno since 1968, with a hiatus while I...
Michael V. Kattelman
Michael V. Kattelman
Partner
I became a lawyer because I enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds and occupations. For several years I worked in the prosecution of white collar crimes. In 1997, I took the opportunity to work as a law clerk to the now retired...
John P. Springgate
John P. Springgate
Partner
I am a trial lawyer who handles four principal types of cases: family law, criminal, personal injury, and legal ethics violations. I was born and raised a Midwesterner, attended law school in Sacramento, and first came to Nevada in 1984 to begin...
Alexander C. Morey
Alexander C. Morey
Partner
I graduated from Gonzaga University in 2005 with a dual degree in Mathematics and Philosophy. I attended Pepperdine and Lewis and Clark law schools and graduated in 2008. During law school, I had the opportunity to extern for the Honorable...
Benjamin E. Albers
Benjamin E. Albers
Partner
I grew up in Reno, Nevada and graduated from the University of Nevada in 2005.  After obtaining my law degree from the University of Oregon, I returned home and began practicing family law through the Domestic Violence Victims Assistance Project...
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Staff

Megan Millar
Megan Millar
Receptionist
I am currently a student at the University of Nevada, Reno studying Political Science and Philosophy. After I graduate, I plan to attend law school and further my career in the legal field. Right now, I enjoy learning from all the attorneys and...
Sarah Montes
Sarah Montes
Financial Information Manager
I was born and raised in the Reno/Sparks area. I graduated from Reed High School in 1996. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a major in Accountancy from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2007. I am currently pursuing a...
Toni Matts
Toni Matts
Mr. Morey & Mr. Silverman's Assistant
I obtained by paralegal degree from the University of Alaska, Southeast, and my Bachelor of Science Degree, in Human Development and Family Studies, from UNR. I have had the privilege to work at Silverman Kattelman Springgate, Chtd., since 1995...
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The firm’s lawyers have diverse backgrounds and different areas of expertise. The lawyers have developed a familiarity with the many domestic law issues from continuing legal education, negotiating and settling matters, and by trial of family law cases time and time again. The firm maintains a statewide practice and, having appeared before the judges in most judicial districts in the state, the lawyers have insight on how the various courts have ruled on particular issues.

Legal issues are complex. The frequent changes in state and federal laws may affect your case. You should hire attorneys who will recognize the issues in your case, know the recent changes in the law, and are sensitive to the difficult process you are undergoing.

What you really pay us for is independent advice. Every case has strengths and weaknesses; clients have both realistic and unrealistic goals and expectations. You would not expect a physician to tell you what you want to hear about test results. You want a realistic diagnosis and prognosis. That is what we, as lawyers, owe to you. Our advice may not be what you want to hear, but it will be straightforward. And, if you want a “second opinion,” we invite you to seek it. The attorney-client relationship must be one with which you are comfortable at all times.

We look forward to working with you.

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