Harvey A. Silverglate – Top Attorney
Cambridge, MA WW/Press/ – Harvey A. Silverglate, Founding Attorney with The Law Office of Harvey Silverglate is recognized and distinguished in the Top Attorneys of North America 2025-2026 edition.
Meet Harvey A. Silverglate, a seasoned attorney, writer, and civil liberties champion. With over four decades of experience, he has tackled a wide array of cases ranging from drug prosecutions to political corruption. Not your typical “white collar” or “mob lawyer,” Silverglate’s diverse legal background offers unique insights into the justice system.
As an attorney, writer, and activist, he specializes in criminal defense, civil liberties, and academic freedom cases. From drug prosecutions to high-profile trials like representing Michael Milken and Leona Helmsley, Silverglate has navigated diverse legal terrain in both state and federal courts. In addition to his legal career, Silverglate has made waves in the media as a columnist and author. His book “Three Felonies a Day” sheds light on how innocent individuals are targeted by federal authorities.
Alongside Alan Kors, he co-founded FIRE – an organization dedicated to defending academic freedom and freedom of speech on college campuses. Not just a lawyer, Silverglate is also a prolific writer who challenges government overreach. His book “Three Felonies a Day: How the Feds Target the Innocent” sheds light on unjust prosecutions. Moreover, he co-founded the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) to defend academic freedom and due process on college campuses.
Based in Cambridge for almost five decades, Silverglate’s dedication to protecting rights extends beyond the courtroom. With his vast experience and unwavering commitment to justice, he continues to be a formidable force in championing individual freedoms. Join him in the fight for justice and liberty.
A Brooklyn, NY native, Harvey A. Silverglate has resided in “The People’s Republic of Cambridge” for nearly 50 years. He was married to renowned portrait photographer, Elsa Dorfman, who passed away on May 30, 2020 and with whom he shares a son, Isaac Dorfman Silverglate, and two grandchildren.
The Top Attorneys of North America, a New York based publication, distinguishes and profiles leading 
attorneys who have reached a recognizable degree of success and leadership in their field. The directory is valued for promoting awareness of the accomplishments within the North American legal community.