Andrew E. Silvia

Competent and knowledgeable, but communication could improve

I engaged Andrew Silvia at Holland & Knight for a complex severance negotiation after a significant role elimination at my former company in the tech sector. His background in labor and employment litigation, and the recognition he's received in that field, were the primary reasons for my selection. Over his 14 years of practice, he has clearly developed deep expertise. His analysis of my separation agreement was thorough, and he identified several non-compete clauses and bonus forfeiture provisions that needed revision, which was invaluable. However, my experience was mixed on the operational side. While Andrew himself was sharp during our meetings, there were often delays in receiving email responses, sometimes stretching to three or four business days, which created anxiety during time-sensitive negotiations. Communication with junior associates handling document drafts was sometimes fragmented, requiring me to reiterate points. The final outcome was satisfactory—we achieved key concessions on the restrictive covenants—but the process felt less streamlined than I had anticipated given the firm's reputation. Andrew is undoubtedly a capable attorney who knows employment law inside and out, but for a client navigating a stressful professional transition, more consistent client management would elevate the service from good to excellent.