Jaburg Wilk PC
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Founded in 1984, Jaburg Wilk offers extensive expertise to our clients in diverse areas of practice. We are an Arizona mid-sized AV rated law firm, the highest rating that a law firm can receive. We are different than many law firms. Different in how we care about how we treat our clients, each other, and our community. Our 27 fundamentals provide guidance to how we treat others. Our team of attorneys, paralegals, and paraprofessionals strive to meet our clients' diverse legal needs while providing exceptional service. We are proud that we have consistently been named a Best Places to Work by Phoenix Business Journal. Our goal is to cultivate a strong strategic partnership designed to optimize our clients' ability to focus on their businesses, their families and themselves rather than legal challenges.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Appellate Practice
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Copyright Law
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Family Law
- Franchise Law
- Health Care Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Eight Essential Tax Insights For Arizona Residents Who Are Navigating Divorce
Divorce and legal separation can entail more than just emotional and legal complexities. They can also involve navigating intricate and complex tax implications. There are eight key considerations to consider relative to divorces and taxes that are specific to Arizona.
David
Uffens
Five Steps to Take Before Meeting With an Estate Planning Attorney
Taking the step to schedule a meeting with an estate planning attorney can be difficult. Many people procrastinate taking this important first step which can create problems for loved ones who may be unexpectedly left behind.
Michelle
Ronan
Seven Myths about Getting Divorced in Arizona
We often see family law clients who have misconceptions about divorces.
David
Uffens
Five Top Ways to Manage Your Mental Health During Divorce
Divorce can blur the lines between past, present, and future, leaving you feeling untethered and vulnerable.
David
Uffens
Arizona Minimum Wage Increased on January 1, 2024
The Arizona minimum wage increased from $13.85 per hour to $14.35 per hour. The latest increase took effect on January 1, 2024, and will remain in effect until December 31, 2024.
Alden A.
Thomas
Arizona Court of Appeals Confirms UM/UIM Statute of Limitations
In State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co. v. Frank, 2024 WL 1202982 (Ariz.App. March 21, 2024), the Arizona Court of Appeals confirmed the District Court of Arizona’s recent interpretation of the statute of limitations for UM/UIM claims, ARS § 12-555, and rejected two novel insured arguments.
Nathan D.
Meyer
Artificial Intelligence and Copyright Infringement, Navigating the Evolving Standards
In the ever-evolving landscape of intellectual property law, one of the most pressing challenges is posed by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI).
Maria Crimi
Speth
Win Your High-Stakes, Complex Divorce by Staying Out of Court
People seeking to resolve their complex, high net worth divorces in the Family Law Division of the Maricopa County Superior Court in the State of Arizona can find themselves trapped in a system that is not well suited to meet their needs.
Mitchell
Reichman
How to Win in Divorce by Letting Go
The common dynamics of failed relationships often make it difficult to think clearly and make good decisions, especially in the early stages of divorce.
Mitchell
Reichman
How Social Media Can Impact Your Divorce Proceeding
Using social media as a weapon to harm your spouse, whether intentionally or unintentionally, during the pendency of a divorce case can have serious negative consequences.
Laurence
Hirsch
Keep an Eye on the Small Things
These are the top ten ways we can demonstrate whether or not we are acting with integrity:
Laurence
Hirsch
Does AI Infringe on Existing Copyrights?
Copyright law is aimed, first and foremost, at protecting and incentivizing human contributions to society.
Maria Crimi
Speth
Can I Own Copyrights in Content Created or Partially Created by AI?
As the technology continues to advance, sprouting legal questions along the way, it is important to establish a foundational understanding of the current state of affairs at the intersection of AI and copyright law.
Maria Crimi
Speth
2021 Amendments to Arizona’s Homestead Statute Confused Yet?
Amendments to Arizona’s Homestead Statute
Roger L.
Cohen
How is Child Support and Alimony Determined in Arizona?
When divorcing couples have minor children, frequently the amount of child support is an issue in the divorce.
Laurence
Hirsch
Ho Ho Ho! Can Happy Holidays and Divorce Co-exist?
Unfortunately, divorce and the holidays tend not to mix well – and parents in the throes of a difficult divorce may find themselves being anything but merry.
Laurence
Hirsch
Divorce and Taxes
When a couple is getting divorced both current and future tax obligations as well as tax basis are very important. There are four areas that we frequently advise our clients about.
Laurence
Hirsch
Top 6 Relocation Factors that an Arizona Family Law Judge Considers
It is also common that divorced parents (or parents in the midst of a divorce) may want to leave Arizona – to “relocate” to another state along with their minor children.
Laurence
Hirsch
Internet Eviction: Using the UDRP to Boot Cybersquatters
Brand owners have various options available for dealing with cybersquatters.
Maria Crimi
Speth
Putting the Shine on Schein, and What Does Vin Diesel Have to Say About Arbitrations?
In 2019, the Supreme Court held that there is no “wholly groundless” exception to the Federal Arbitration Act.
Kathi M.
Sandweiss
Top Ten Things to Know About Appeals
An appeal is based on the record presented to the trial court.
Kathi M.
Sandweiss
Sanctions and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Appeal
What is the most effective way to obtain sanctions for a frivolous appeal?
Kathi M.
Sandweiss
Successfully Employing Mediation to Settle Issues in Your Divorce
Couples going through divorce may consider mediation as one method to transverse through the dissolution of their marriage with less acrimony and potentially at lower cost to the divorcing couple.
Mitchell
Reichman
How is Spousal Maintenance Determined?
Nothing is more difficult than predicting what a judge will decide is the appropriate spousal maintenance award on any given set of facts.
Mitchell
Reichman
Arizona Medical Liens No Longer Apply to MedPay Benefits
Arizona recently amended ARS § 33-931 so that medical payment (“MedPay”) benefits are no longer subject to health care provider liens for treatment rendered to injured persons.
Nathan D.
Meyer
New Federal Law Adds Protection for Pregnant Workers
On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) became effective.
Alden A.
Thomas
Unrestricted Use of Medical Records in Arizona Divorces and Parenting Time Cases Has Changed
For many years, the question of whether medical records could be used in an Arizona divorce case was settled...
Mervyn T.
Braude
Domestic Violence and Joint Legal Decision-Making in Arizona
A recent decision by the Arizona Court of Appeals [i] clarifies how domestic violence may impact which parent can make decisions relating to children.
Mervyn T.
Braude
Arizona Child Support Modification
In Arizona, child support is determined by using a formula. Several factors are considered...
Mervyn T.
Braude
Four Points Every Arizona Subcontractor Must Know About Construction Defect Claims
Residential Construction Defect (“CD”) litigation begins when unsatisfied homeowners file claims against the developer/general contractor (“GC”) for alleged construction defects.
Mark D.
Bogard
Arizona Mechanics’ Lien Rights Expand Under New Law
Amending A.R.S. § 33-992.01 applies to construction projects where lienable activities (such as labor, materials, professional services, equipment/machinery, fixtures, and tools) are “first commenced to be furnished from and after December 31, 2019.”
Mark D.
Bogard
New Arizona Anti-Deficiency Laws Clarify Intent to Utilize
To most attorneys, including myself, the statutes appeared to be clear and unambiguous.
Lawrence E.
Wilk
Attorneys are Both Advocates and Counselors
As attorneys, we play two fundamental roles: we are both advocates and counselors.
Alden A.
Thomas
4 Tips to Not Take Yourself Too Seriously
Maintain a healthy perspective on your work and professional life. There are more important things going on in the world than your daily challenges.
Alden A.
Thomas
How to “Win” in Your Divorce
Unfortunately, the reality is divorce presents many more opportunities to lose than to win. However, choices can be made to maximize the probability of obtaining a favorable outcome.
Mitchell
Reichman
How Acts of Domestic Violence Impact Child Custody
How Acts of Domestic Violence Impact Child Custody
Mitchell
Reichman
Arizona Employers Could Have an Unpleasant Surprise as Arizona Proposition 209 Impacts Them
Arizona Employers Could Have an Unpleasant Surprise as Arizona Proposition 209 Impacts Them
Lawrence E.
Wilk
Arizona Supreme Court Clarifies and Heightens Punitive Damages Standard in Negligence Cases
Arizona Supreme Court Clarifies and Heightens Punitive Damages Standard in Negligence Cases
Nathan D.
Meyer
Are Remote Employees Entitled to FMLA Leave in Arizona?
Are Remote Employees Entitled to FMLA Leave in Arizona?
Alden A.
Thomas
Arizona Minimum Wage Increased on January 1, 2023
Arizona Minimum Wage Increased on January 1, 2023
Alden A.
Thomas
Virtual Depositions are as Easy as One, Two… Can You Hear Me, Now?
Virtual Depositions are as Easy as One, Two… Can You Hear Me, Now?
Michelle
Ronan
Ninth Circuit Holds Removal Deadline Runs from Receipt of Complaint by Insurer Rather Than Insurer’s “Statutorily Designated” Agent
Ninth Circuit Holds Removal Deadline Runs from Receipt of Complaint by Insurer Rather Than Insurer’s “Statutorily Designated” Agent
Nathan D.
Meyer
Arizona Court of Appeals Holds MedPay Benefits Are Subject to Health Care Provider Liens
Arizona Court of Appeals Holds MedPay Benefits Are Subject to Health Care Provider Liens
Nathan D.
Meyer
Arizona District Court Holds “Reasonable” Medical Expenses Are Amounts Accepted by Providers as Payment in Full Rather Than Billed Amounts
Arizona District Court Holds “Reasonable” Medical Expenses Are Amounts Accepted by Providers as Payment in Full Rather Than Billed Amounts
Nathan D.
Meyer
Arizona District Court Enforces “Virus Exclusion” to Dismiss COVID-19 Related Insurance Claims of Minor League Baseball Teams
Arizona District Court Enforces “Virus Exclusion” to Dismiss COVID-19 Related Insurance Claims of Minor League Baseball Teams
Nathan D.
Meyer
Arizona Insureds are Legally Entitled to Recover Reasonable Rather Than Incurred Medical Expenses
Arizona Insureds are Legally Entitled to Recover Reasonable Rather Than Incurred Medical Expenses
Nathan D.
Meyer
Afterlife Identity Protection: Who to Notify When a Loved One Passes
Afterlife Identity Protection: Who to Notify When a Loved One Passes
Lauren L.
Garner
Transfer of Small Estates without Probate in Arizona
Transfer of Small Estates without Probate in Arizona
Lauren L.
Garner
Five Steps to Avoid and Minimize Probate and Trust Disputes
Five Steps to Avoid and Minimize Probate and Trust Disputes
Lauren L.
Garner
OUR FIRM Will Your Vote Count? Member and Manager Voting under Arizona’s New LLC Act
Will Your Vote Count? Member and Manager Voting under Arizona’s New LLC Act
Beth
Cohn
Careful What You Say: The Unintended Consequences Of Oral Operating Agreements
Careful What You Say: The Unintended Consequences Of Oral Operating Agreements
Beth
Cohn
New Arizona Limited Liability Act: Do I Really Need a New Operating Agreement?
New Arizona Limited Liability Act: Do I Really Need a New Operating Agreement?
Beth
Cohn
Creating an LLC? Maybe Not as Easy as it Looks
Creating an LLC? Maybe Not as Easy as it Looks
Beth
Cohn
Attention all Arizona Limited Liability Companies- The New LLC Law Applies to You!
Attention all Arizona Limited Liability Companies- The New LLC Law Applies to You!
Beth
Cohn
What Do I Do If My Copyrights Are Being Infringed?
What Do I Do If My Copyrights Are Being Infringed?
Maria Crimi
Speth
How Amazon’s Liability for Third Party Products Will Harm Amazon Sellers
How Amazon’s Liability for Third Party Products Will Harm Amazon Sellers
Maria Crimi
Speth
Why Register My Trademark? The Benefits of Trademark Registration
Why Register My Trademark? The Benefits of Trademark Registration
Maria Crimi
Speth
Protect Your Copyrighted Works and Avoid Liability for your Website
Protect Your Copyrighted Works and Avoid Liability for your Website
Maria Crimi
Speth
OUR FIRM A Cautionary Tale: Why Out-of-State Students Need a Plan Before Applying for In-State Tuition at Arizona Public Universities
A Cautionary Tale: Why Out-of-State Students Need a Plan Before Applying for In-State Tuition at Arizona Public Universities
Alden A.
Thomas
The First Amendment Protects Only Some Arizona Students
The First Amendment Protects Only Some Arizona Students
Alden A.
Thomas
DOE Disciplinary Proceedings: Tough Lessons for Arizona Teachers
DOE Disciplinary Proceedings: Tough Lessons for Arizona Teachers
Alden A.
Thomas
Fair Enough: The “Fair Use” Defense to Trademark Infringement
by Maria Crimi Speth and Aaron Haar
There are two arguments for fair use in a trademark infringement case. Here's your guide to understanding both.
Understanding the Benefits of Copyright Registration
by Aaron Haar and Maria Crimi Speth
If you aren't registering your copyrights with the United States Copyright Office, you're missing out on additional protections.
8 Ways Arbitration Agreements Can Hurt Employers
by Kraig J. Marton
Arbitration might seem like an appealing alternative, but it could cost you time and money.
Fair Enough: The “Fair Use” Defense to Trademark Infringement
Fair Enough: The “Fair Use” Defense to Trademark Infringement
Maria Crimi
Speth
Why Register My Copyrights? The Benefits of Copyright Registration
Why Register My Copyrights? The Benefits of Copyright Registration
Maria Crimi
Speth
Family Law Judges Can No Longer Make Parental Decisions in Arizona
Family Law Judges Can No Longer Make Parental Decisions in Arizona
Mitchell
Reichman
Inadvertent Transmutation - How What was ‘Mine’ became ‘Ours’
Inadvertent Transmutation - How What was ‘Mine’ became ‘Ours’
Mitchell
Reichman
Eight Ways Arbitration Agreements Can Hurt Employers
by Kraig J. Marton
Arbitration might seem like an appealing alternative, but it could cost you time and money.
Born in the USA: When Can Products Be Marketed as “Made in the USA”?
Born in the USA: When Can Products Be Marketed as “Made in the USA”?
Maria Crimi
Speth
Supervised Parenting Time – What it is and What it is Not
Supervised Parenting Time – What it is and What it is Not
Mervyn T.
Braude
The Ninth Circuit Helps Copyright Owners Battle Widespread Infringement in Glacier Films v. Turchin
The Ninth Circuit Helps Copyright Owners Battle Widespread Infringement in Glacier Films v. Turchin
Maria Crimi
Speth
New Limits on Court Ordered Therapy in Arizona
New Limits on Court Ordered Therapy in Arizona
Mitchell
Reichman
Changes in Family Law Court Means One Parent Could Make Parenting Decisions
Changes in Family Law Court Means One Parent Could Make Parenting Decisions
Mitchell
Reichman
What Exactly is That Rule About Unpublished Decisions and Can’t We Cite Them Now?
What Exactly is That Rule About Unpublished Decisions and Can’t We Cite Them Now?
Kathi M.
Sandweiss
Strategies for More Effective Trial Presentations in Family Law Proceedings
Strategies for More Effective Trial Presentations in Family Law Proceedings
Mitchell
Reichman
Getting Married? Why a Premarital Agreement is Important
Getting Married? Why a Premarital Agreement is Important
Mervyn T.
Braude
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