Ari Silverman, Business Attorney in New York
Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Business and Litigation
PartneratPaduano & Weintraub LLP
New, NY
Practicing business in New York since 2008.
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Ari Silverman is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Ari has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Paduano & Weintraub LLP.
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- Handles Business and Litigation matters from New York, NY.
- Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Ari Silverman: Ari Silverman is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Ari has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Paduano & Weintraub LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Ari Silverman
Ari concentrates on business and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ari handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in New York
Ari takes business matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ari agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in New York
Ari takes litigation matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ari agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Ari Silverman — Over 18 years of New York business experience
Ari Silverman is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Ari has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Paduano & Weintraub LLP.
Ari Silverman concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts. Ari represents domestic and international financial institutions, monoline insurers, and other public and privately-held corporations, as well as individuals. He has helped clients resolve contractual disputes relating to mortgage-backed securities, merger-related litigations, Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission FCPA and accounting-related investigations, and RICO litigations. Ari also counsels various governmental agencies and government-sponsored enterprises in connection with real and threatened litigations arising from contemplated and undertaken business decisions He has significant experience managing complex, large-scale projects, particularly e-discovery projects involving multiple sources of electronically-stored information.
Strongly committed to pro bono work, Ari has been recognized by the New York State Bar Association and the Legal Aid Society for his efforts on several occasions. He has helped public housing tenants facing eviction, disabled persons denied social security and other benefits, foreign-born persons seeking asylum in the United States, and not-for-profit groups in a variety of situations, from starting up to resolving employment disputes. Ari has represented such clients in housing court, in administrative hearings, and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on the trial and appellate level.
Ari has presented CLEs and frequently trains others in areas of e-discovery, privilege and document review. He also frequently visits law schools and sits on panels to discuss his litigation experiences, as well as to provide students training on interviewing and resume-writing.
Ari received a Bachelor of Arts in English from Rutgers College at Rutgers University, and he earned a Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law - Newark, where he was recognized as an Honorable Joseph F. Smith Scholar and was a recipient of the Nathan N. Schildkraut Award for excellence in appellate advocacy, and was the Chairperson of the Moot Court Board. Ari is admitted to practice in the State of New York.
NEWS
News Releases
•New York State Bar Association Names 25 Cadwalader Attorneys “Empire State Counsel” Jan 27, 2010
Recent Press
•Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft's Women's Leadership Initiative Launches Housing Clinic in Partnership with The Legal Aid Society Oct 19, 2014
Recognition
•Empire State Counsel Honors Cadwalader Attorneys' Pro Bono Contributions Feb 02, 2015
Experience
Ari's representations include:
•A monoline insurer in four-year civil litigation against a ResCap affiliate to recover billions of dollars in losses arising out of financial guarantee insurance policies provided in connection with several RMBS transactions.
•A professional athlete in connection with multiple lawsuits alleging violations of New Jersey's RICO statute, fraud and other torts.
•The audit committee of Fortune 150 company in independent, international investigation in connection with Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into accounting fraud.
•An international beverage company in connection with $2 billion corporate dissolution proceeding, the largest in New York history.
•The Department of Treasury, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in connection with various real and threatened litigations arising from contemplated and undertaken business decisions.
How Ari handles business matters
Ari Silverman concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts. Ari represents domestic and international financial institutions, monoline insurers, and other public and privately-held corporations, as well as individuals. He has helped clients resolve contractual disputes relating to mortgage-backed securities, merger-related litigations, Department of…
Who Ari represents
Ari reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters across New York.
Credentials
Ari Silverman's legal education and bar admissions
Rutgers School of Law - Newark
J.D. · 2007
Rutgers University
B.A. · 1998
Jurisdictions
Ari's state bar admissions
New York
2008 · ACTIVE
Ari studied at J.D. in Rutgers School of Law - Newark and B.A. in Rutgers University.
Law school and academic background
Ari completed J.D. in Rutgers School of Law - Newark and B.A. in Rutgers University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ari runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Ari Silverman's office in New York
Ari's primary office is at 1251 Avenue of the Americas, Ninth Floor, New York, NY, 10020-1104. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Paduano & Weintraub LLP
1251 Avenue of the Americas, Ninth Floor
New York, NY 10020-1104
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How to hire Ari Silverman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ari usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ari charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ari's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Ari will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Ari
Ari discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Ari confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ari's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Ari Silverman
How much does it cost to hire Ari for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ari walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ari offer a free consultation?
Ari charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ari's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Ari's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in New York typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ari gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ari take my case if I'm outside New York?
Ari is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ari will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Ari?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ari will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ari accepting new business clients right now?
Ari's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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