Hon. Harvey A. Silberman (Ret.) is a Mediator, Arbitrator, Judge Pro Tem, Discovery Referee, and Parent Plan Coordinator at Signature Resolution. Hon. Harvey A. Silberman (Ret.) brings a distinguished career in family law and a deep commitment to thoughtful dispute resolution to his role as a mediator at Signature Resolution. Appointed to the Los Angeles Superior Court in 2004, Judge Silberman devoted his entire eighteen-year judicial tenure exclusively to the family law division, serving eight years at Stanley Mosk Courthouse followed by more than a decade in Department L in Pasadena. He is widely recognized for his ability to navigate complex family dynamics with compassion, clarity, and respect for the emotional and financial realities facing all parties, particularly when children are involved.
Before taking the bench, Judge Silberman built a career rooted in both public interest and private practice. He was the first staff attorney hired by AIDS Project Los Angeles during the height of the AIDS epidemic, later practicing at a large San Gabriel Valley family law firm before returning to public service as supervising attorney of the family law and domestic violence unit at Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles. A dedicated educator, Judge Silberman taught family law at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law and continues to support legal education through student extern programs. He earned his undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University and his JD/MA from USC, where he received the Shattuck Award for outstanding potential in the legal field. His excellence on the bench has been recognized with multiple Judge of the Year honors from bar associations, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and the Inn of Court, reflecting his lasting impact on the family law community.
