Jeffrey Silence

About Jeffrey Silence

Jeff Silence has more than ten years of experience in the following areas: EMPLOYMENT LAW - representing both employers and employees DEFAMATION LAW - helping people and businesses protect their reputation EDUCATION LAW - helping university students and professors challenge allegations of misconduct and poor performance and pursuing and defending Title IX sex harassment claims. COMMERCIAL LAW – representing plaintiffs and defendants in breach of contract and commercial disputes Since becoming an attorney in 2012, Jeff has had many notable trial victories, some of which have resulted in significant media coverage. Jeff is a frequent speaker at attorney events and has published over 70 articles on a broad range of legal topics. Jeff has been named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, which is an honor given to only 2.5% of attorneys. Jeff represents both employees and employers, which gives him a unique insight into how to pursue and defend a broad range of employment claims. He enjoys helping the “little guy” pursue their claims and vindicate their rights. He also likes helping his employer clients come up with creative solutions. Jeff prides himself on using technology and creativity to efficiently solve problems. When Jeff is not practicing law, he enjoys running, listening to books and podcasts, and spending time with his wife and daughter. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Phoenix Magazine, Top Lawyer, Labor & Employment (2022) Southwest Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2019 to present) AVVO Rated 10.0 (2017 to present) Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch (2021 to present) Martindale Hubbell, Client Champion (2019 to present) LEADERSHIP ROLES Arizona Employment Lawyer’s Association – President Arizona State Bar Executive Council for Labor & Employment Section - Board Member NOTABLE VICTORIES Jeff has had many notable victories. Successfully defended his Fortune 500 employer client in an 6-day jury trial. The employee claimed she was terminated for blowing the whistle and sought over $5 million in damages. She was awarded nothing. Prevailed in a week-long federal court trial in which Jeff’s client was seeking payment of her overtime wages. The court awarded Jeff’s client every penny she sought in overtime wages and ordered the defendant to pay over $300,000 in attorney fees. Prevailed in a multi-day arbitration hearing against the City of Phoenix in a high-profile case that made the front page of the Arizona Republic. The City alleged that Jeff’s client committed fraud and breached his contract. The arbitrator ruled in favor of Jeff’s client and awarded his client all of his attorney fees. Successfully defended a Fortune 500 employer in a multi-day arbitration hearing in which the employee asserted claims for breach of contract, failure to pay wages, and sex discrimination. The employee did not prevail on any claims and was awarded nothing. Represented an employee in a high-profile whistleblower trial against the State of Arizona. The claim was reported in the Arizona Republic and involved top-level government officials. PREVIOUS POSITIONS Arizona Court of Appeals, Law Clerk for Judge Patrick Irvine (2011 to 2012) Jaburg Wilk, Partner (2012 to 2022)

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• Law School: Arizona State

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