Lawrence D. Silverman

A sampling of Larry’s key representations prior to joining Sidley includes:

• Represented Sunbelt Rentals in numerous nationwide class actions challenging loss damage waiver, environmental fee charges, refueling charges, and transportation.*
• Obtained a $53,300,000 verdict on behalf of a toll contractor against a Florida governmental agency after two one-month trials.*
• Represented Airgas in numerous nationwide class actions challenging fuel surcharges.*
• Represented a CEO and obtained a complete defense verdict in a federal fax class action trial brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).*
• Represented a Florida internet reseller who was sued in a class action by the Florida Attorney General’s Office. Tried a Florida Deceptive and Unfair Practices Act (FDUTPA) class action to a defense jury verdict.*
• Acting as primary outside counsel for a large global consumer products manufacturer on antitrust and distribution matters.*
• Represented Tronox as replacement counsel and obtained FTC approval for a multibillion dollar transaction after the FTC had successfully blocked the transaction administratively and in court.*
• Won summary judgment on behalf of a toy maker and its private equity fund owner in a federal antitrust lawsuit.*

*The above matters were handled prior to joining Sidley.

• Larry is a member of the Florida Bar’s Antitrust Legislative Amendment Committee (Past Chair, 1996-1998); Business Law Section (Executive Council 1996 – present); CLE Committee (Past Chair, 2000-2003); Antitrust, Franchise, and Trade Regulation Committee (Past Chair, 1998-2000); and Journal Editorial Board (Past Member 2000-2003).
• American Bar Association, Antitrust Section (Past Council Member, 1995-1997).