Energy Law
Richard H. Silverman
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Mr. Silverman focuses his practice on energy law. Before joining the Firm, he served as General Manager of Salt River Project (SRP) from 1994 to 2011. Well known throughout the Valley, Mr. Silverman serves in leadership roles for many business and nonprofit organizations.
Overview
- The University of Arizona, J.D., graduated 1965
- The University of Arizona, B.A., graduated 1962
- Arizona, 1965
- American Public Power Association - Member, Executive Committee (1999 - 2000)
- Arizona Chamber of Commerce - Chair, Water, Energy and Natural Resources Committee (2017 - present)
- Arizona Chamber of Commerce - Member, Executive Committee, Board of Directors (2017 - present)
- B3 Strategies - Member, Board of Managers (2013 - 2017)
- East Valley Partnership - Board of Directors - Co-Chair, Advocacy and Government Relations Committee (2015 - present)
- Electric Power Research Institute - Chair (2009 - 2010)
- Large Public Power Council - Chair (2003 - 2004)
- Large Public Power Council - Member (1996 - 2011)
- State Bar of Arizona - Member
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1968)
- U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1965)
- Arizona, 1965
- American Public Power Association - Member, Executive Committee (1999 - 2000)
- Arizona Chamber of Commerce - Chair, Water, Energy and Natural Resources Committee (2017 - present)
- Arizona Chamber of Commerce - Member, Executive Committee, Board of Directors (2017 - present)
- B3 Strategies - Member, Board of Managers (2013 - 2017)
- East Valley Partnership - Board of Directors - Co-Chair, Advocacy and Government Relations Committee (2015 - present)
- Electric Power Research Institute - Chair (2009 - 2010)
- Large Public Power Council - Chair (2003 - 2004)
- Large Public Power Council - Member (1996 - 2011)
- State Bar of Arizona - Member
- The University of Arizona, J.D., graduated 1965
- The University of Arizona, B.A., graduated 1962
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1968)
- U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1965)
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Energy Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Natural Resources Law
Awards:
- President's Award, J.D. Power & Associates, 2011
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Most Admired CEOs, Phoenix Business Journal, 2011
- Lifetime Achievement Award, The Agri-Business Council of Arizona, Phoenix Business Journal, 2011
- Most Admired Executives, Phoenix Business Journal, 2011
- Greater Phoenix Urban League, Whitney M. Young, Jr. Individual Award, 2002
- Executive of the Year, American Society of Safety Engineers, 1998
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