SLG
Founding Attorney

Samuil Silver, Esq.

With a J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law and a B.A. from Hunter College, my legal practice is grounded in a broad range of experience across personal injury, criminal defense, family law, immigration, commercial litigation, and workers’ compensation. Admitted to practice in New York since 2016 and New Jersey since 2026, I am committed to providing thoughtful, dedicated representation while treating every client with the respect, attention, and dignity they deserve.

Samuil Silver, Esq.

Having graduated from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, I bring a distinctive background that includes a joint-degree in Women’s Studies and Economics from Hunter College. My internship experiences in both civil and criminal courts across New York City have earned me a Gold Level Public Service Award for my dedication to excellence in Public Service. Specifically, at the Nassau County District Attorney’s office, I collaborated closely with the Special Victims Bureau, supporting attorneys in trial preparation for cases involving violent sexual offenders and vulnerable sex abuse victims.

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Attorneys

Our team

David Cetron, Esq.
Of Counsel

David Cetron, Esq.

David Cetron is an accomplished attorney with extensive experience in commercial litigation. He specializes in representing individuals and businesses across various civil matters, including civil rights, contract disputes, corporate dissolutions, construction litigation and defamation actions.

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Education

  • St. John’s University School of Law, Jamaica, New York
  • Juris Doctor, 1994
  • State University of New York at Albany, Albany, New York
  • B.A. in History, cum laude, 1991
Gerald Allen, Esq.
Of Counsel

Gerald Allen, Esq.

Gerald Allen served as First Deputy Bureau Chief of the Kings County D.A.’s Criminal Court Bureau from 1994-96. As a high-level decision maker essentially running the operations of this bureau, he trained and supervised scores of prosecutors. He has lectured at the police academy and various bar associations on New York DWI issues.

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Education

  • State University of New York, Buffalo School of Law, Buffalo, New York J.D. – 1983
  • State University of New York at Albany, Albany, New York
Octavian Florescu, Esq.
Associate Attorney

Octavian Florescu, Esq.

Octavian Florescu is an experienced attorney handling a large variety of personal injury cases from inception to trial. Mr. Florescu handles depositions, motions and Court appearances for the firm. His wide expertise includes premises cases, labor law cases, motor vehlcle accident cases, and matters involving excessive force by law enforcement. His efforts are dedicated to obtain the maximum compensation for SLG's clients. He is admitted to practice law in New York State and the U.S. District Court -Eastern District of New York.

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Education

  • J.D. - University of Bucharest, School of Law (1991)
  • Master of European Law - University of Lorraine, France {1992)
  • LLM • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (2015}