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Our law firm plans to be in business for at least the next 50 years. We will be here in the future when your family needs us.
At age 33, Meagan Silva is the future of the firm. Meagan’s brother, Alex will be graduating from Chapman University School of Law in 2023 and will be an addition to Sılva Sılva Law
Attorney Patrick Silva
My passion for advocating for other people started in a grocery warehouse. I enrolled in community college after graduating from high school but dropped out at 19 after taking a job that demanded 60 – 70 hours every week.
The warehouse offered good, honest work, but very few people I met enjoyed it. I chose to stay around, especially after getting married and having a daughter I needed to care for.
Starting My Journey as a Lawyer
I found the idea of being a lawyer very interesting, and as Richard and I became friends, I began picking his brain whenever I could. “What’s law school like?” I’d ask him. “How do contracts work? What types of law can you practice?”
Each time I asked a question, Richard would say, “Patrick, you should just go to law school yourself. I know you can do it.” One day, I finally decided to believe him. I started taking classes again and eventually was accepted into an ABA-approved law school.
Those were some of the best years of my life. The workload was crazy hard, but I loved the challenge. I loved the learning. Beyond that, law school was full of the most positive people I have ever met.
Bringing Positivity to My Career
It was awesome how everybody looked towards the future with such hope and was optimistic about what life could bring. After I graduated, passed the bar, and started practicing law myself, I made a point to hold on to that positivity.
Some days, being a lawyer is just as hard as working in the grocery warehouse, albeit in different ways. But when you see the profound impact your work has on a person’s life, and you know you really made a difference, it’s easy to keep being positive.
Whatever happened to Richard? He is a top criminal defense attorney. Sometimes, I look back and wonder, “Would I be here if I never met Richard?” I would hope so, but thank God, he came into my life and planted the seed of becoming a lawyer.
Attorney Meagan Silva
Many people played sports as a kid, but few of us were dedicated enough to let that passion carry us to a national championship at the collegiate level. Our law firm’s newest attorney, Meagan Silva, has that passion.
From T-ball at the age of four, she grew up with a bat in her hand, always ready to hit one out of the park. Her love for softball drove Meagan to push herself farther with every practice, claiming scholarships and national rankings throughout high school and college.
Growing Into a Great Lawyer
After seeing the impact a good lawyer can have on a person’s life first-hand, Meagan was ready to take her passion from the diamond into the courtroom. Since starting at the firm in 2015, she has been getting a feel for the practice by meeting with clients, learning how a courtroom works, and looking for ways to help people.
Becoming an Estate Planning Expert
As she transitions to her permanent place here at the practice, Meagan’s main focus will be estate planning. This will be a great fit, considering the interest this attorney has in the field.
As Meagan points out, “A lot of people don’t like talking about death because it is sad or unpleasant, but you have to think about it before it is too late. I like learning all about wills and trusts, and I am eager to help people who have spent their lives working hard for their assets, making sure they go to the right place.”
Considering Meagan has been a go-getter since she was four years old, we expect her to channel that can-do attitude and dedication she’s expressed on the ball field her entire life into helping our clients.