When a Business Dispute Needs a Trial Lawyer
Not every business dispute can be resolved with a phone call or a letter. When negotiations have failed, when a contract has been breached, when a partner has acted in bad faith, or when your company’s reputation and financial future are on the line — you need a litigator who has been through complex commercial trials and knows how to win.
Silver Cain PLC is a Phoenix boutique law firm built for exactly these situations. Our attorneys bring the depth of experience you would expect from the country’s largest firms, combined with the direct partner access and responsiveness that only a boutique practice can offer. We represent businesses of every size — from startups to Fortune 50 companies — and clients headquartered around the world in disputes that matter.
Business Disputes We Handle
SilverCain represents plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of complex commercial disputes, including:
Our Approach
Every business dispute involves not just legal risk but business risk. Our job is to understand both. Leon Silver spent decades as managing partner of the Phoenix office of one of the largest law firms in the United States, where he chaired national practice groups in Retail & Hospitality and Governmental & Administrative Law. He and Rebecca Cain have tried cases and arbitrations involving hundreds of millions of dollars across a wide range of industries.
We are litigators first. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial — because that preparation is what creates the leverage to resolve cases favorably before trial, and what wins them when they do not settle.
Mediation, Arbitration, and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Not every dispute belongs in a courtroom. Many commercial contracts require arbitration, and mediation often provides a faster, more private path to resolution. SilverCain handles the full spectrum of dispute resolution, and Leon Silver is also available to serve as a neutral mediator or arbitrator for business disputes. See our Arbitration & Mediation page for more information.
Contact SilverCain
If you are facing a serious business dispute in Arizona, contact us to discuss your situation. Early counsel is almost always advantageous.
Phone: +1-602-726-1244| Email: info@silvercain.com | 3101 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1410, Phoenix, AZ 85012
In Maricopa County Superior Court, contested business litigation cases typically take 12 to 24 months from filing to trial, depending on complexity and court availability. Cases involving extensive discovery, multiple parties, or technical expert witnesses can take longer. Early resolution through mediation or settlement can significantly shorten this timeline. SilverCain evaluates each case strategically to pursue the most time-efficient path that serves your interests.
Business litigation takes place in a public court before a judge or jury, follows the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, and results in a judgment that can be appealed. Commercial arbitration is a private process before a neutral arbitrator or panel, typically faster and more confidential, and results in an award that is very difficult to appeal. Many commercial contracts include arbitration clauses that require disputes to be resolved outside of court. SilverCain handles both processes with equal depth of experience.
You should contact a business litigator as soon as you reasonably anticipate a serious dispute — ideally before a lawsuit is filed. Early involvement allows counsel to preserve evidence, evaluate claims and defenses, explore settlement, and avoid costly mistakes. If you have received a demand letter, been served with a complaint, or believe a significant dispute is imminent, call us immediately. Arizona has strict statutes of limitations and delay can harm your legal position.
SilverCain handles a wide range of complex business disputes including breach of contract, partnership and shareholder disputes, business fraud and misrepresentation, trade secret theft, unfair business practices, corporate governance conflicts, professional liability, franchise disputes, and disputes involving businesses of all sizes from startups to Fortune 50 companies.
Yes. While our office is in Phoenix, we represent clients in business and commercial disputes throughout Arizona, including Pima County, Pinal County, and other jurisdictions. We also handle arbitrations administered by national bodies such as the AAA and JAMS that may be held in other locations.
We typically represent business litigation clients on an hourly fee basis. In appropriate cases we may also discuss alternative fee arrangements. We provide clear, upfront engagement agreements and keep clients informed about costs throughout the matter. Contact us for an initial consultation to discuss your situation and our fee structure.
Yes. Leon Silver is available to serve as a neutral mediator or arbitrator for complex business and commercial disputes. As a former Judge Pro Tem of the Maricopa County Superior Court with more than 35 years of trial and arbitration experience, Leon brings exceptional credibility and insight to the neutral role. Contact us to discuss availability and terms.
