Jaburg Wilk Mission Statement

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.

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Management & Personnel
Founder and Managing Partner
Contacts
Contacts
Kathi M. Sandweiss
Appellate
602-248-1000
Beth Cohn
Real Estate
602.248.1000
Maria Crimi Speth
Intellectual Property
602.248.1000
Mitchell Reichman
Family Law/Divorce
602.248.1000

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  • 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

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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.

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Keep an Eye on the Small Things


These are the top ten ways we can demonstrate whether or not we are acting with integrity:

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Hirsch

Does AI Infringe on Existing Copyrights?


Copyright law is aimed, first and foremost, at protecting and incentivizing human contributions to society.

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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.

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Speth

Five Clauses to Watch Out for In Your Construction Subcontract


General contractors often require subcontractors to agree to some form of a subcontract agreement prior to starting work.

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Streu

2021 Amendments to Arizona’s Homestead Statute Confused Yet?


Amendments to Arizona’s Homestead Statute

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Cohen

Top 5 Ways to Maximize Your Settlement Conference


In many state courts, civil cases that meet certain threshold criteria are subject to the parties’ participation in a mandatory settlement conference.

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Mediate, Not Litigate


Often, the best time to resolve disputes is before the parties engage in litigation.

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Let Kids Be Kids!


Divorce or changes to parenting time is traumatic for children.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hirsch

Internet Eviction: Using the UDRP to Boot Cybersquatters


Brand owners have various options available for dealing with cybersquatters.

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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.

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Kathi M.

Sandweiss

Top Ten Things to Know About Appeals


An appeal is based on the record presented to the trial court.

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Sandweiss

Sanctions and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Appeal


What is the most effective way to obtain sanctions for a frivolous appeal?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Meyer

Five Signs Your Ex May Be A Narcissist


A relationship with a narcissist involves a toxic cycle of emotional abuse and destruction.

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Mathews

New Federal Law Adds Protection for Pregnant Workers


On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) became effective.

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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...

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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.

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Braude

Arizona Child Support Modification


In Arizona, child support is determined by using a formula. Several factors are considered...

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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.

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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.”

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Bogard

New Arizona Anti-Deficiency Laws Clarify Intent to Utilize


To most attorneys, including myself, the statutes appeared to be clear and unambiguous.

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Wilk

Attorneys are Both Advocates and Counselors


As attorneys, we play two fundamental roles: we are both advocates and counselors.

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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.

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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.

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How Acts of Domestic Violence Impact Child Custody


How Acts of Domestic Violence Impact Child Custody

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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

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Arizona Supreme Court Clarifies and Heightens Punitive Damages Standard in Negligence Cases


Arizona Supreme Court Clarifies and Heightens Punitive Damages Standard in Negligence Cases

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Meyer

Are Remote Employees Entitled to FMLA Leave in Arizona?


Are Remote Employees Entitled to FMLA Leave in Arizona?

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Who is Entitled to “Notice” Under the Revised Purchaser Dwelling Act?


Who is Entitled to “Notice” Under the Revised Purchaser Dwelling Act?

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How to Prepare for Mediation


How to Prepare for Mediation

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Arizona Minimum Wage Increased on January 1, 2023


Arizona Minimum Wage Increased on January 1, 2023

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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?

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Time to Make Time


Time to Make Time

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Afterlife Identity Protection: Who to Notify When a Loved One Passes


Afterlife Identity Protection: Who to Notify When a Loved One Passes

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Transfer of Small Estates without Probate in Arizona


Transfer of Small Estates without Probate in Arizona

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Business Succession Planning


Business Succession Planning

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Five Steps to Avoid and Minimize Probate and Trust Disputes


Five Steps to Avoid and Minimize Probate and Trust Disputes

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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

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Careful What You Say: The Unintended Consequences Of Oral Operating Agreements


Careful What You Say: The Unintended Consequences Of Oral Operating Agreements

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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?

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Creating an LLC? Maybe Not as Easy as it Looks


Creating an LLC? Maybe Not as Easy as it Looks

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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!

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Stopping Online Infringement


Stopping Online Infringement

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Royalty-Free and Open License Works


Royalty-Free and Open License Works

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When Can I Use Content Without Permission?


When Can I Use Content Without Permission?

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What Do I Do If My Copyrights Are Being Infringed?


What Do I Do If My Copyrights Are Being Infringed?

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Copyrights and Photographs


Copyrights and Photographs

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How Amazon’s Liability for Third Party Products Will Harm Amazon Sellers


How Amazon’s Liability for Third Party Products Will Harm Amazon Sellers

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Why Register My Trademark? The Benefits of Trademark Registration


Why Register My Trademark? The Benefits of Trademark Registration

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Protect Your Copyrighted Works and Avoid Liability for your Website


Protect Your Copyrighted Works and Avoid Liability for your Website

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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

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The First Amendment Protects Only Some Arizona Students


The First Amendment Protects Only Some Arizona Students

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DOE Disciplinary Proceedings: Tough Lessons for Arizona Teachers


DOE Disciplinary Proceedings: Tough Lessons for Arizona Teachers

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Fair Enough: The “Fair Use” Defense to Trademark Infringement


by Aaron Haar and Maria Crimi Speth

There are two arguments for fair use in a trademark infringement case. Here's your guide to understanding both.

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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.

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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.

 Top Reasons Employers Should Avoid Arbitrati

Fair Enough: The “Fair Use” Defense to Trademark Infringement


Fair Enough: The “Fair Use” Defense to Trademark Infringement

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Why Register My Copyrights? The Benefits of Copyright Registration


Why Register My Copyrights? The Benefits of Copyright Registration

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Family Law Judges Can No Longer Make Parental Decisions in Arizona


Family Law Judges Can No Longer Make Parental Decisions in Arizona

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Inadvertent Transmutation - How What was ‘Mine’ became ‘Ours’


Inadvertent Transmutation - How What was ‘Mine’ became ‘Ours’

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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.

Why Employers Should Avoid Arbitration

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”?

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Supervised Parenting Time – What it is and What it is Not


Supervised Parenting Time – What it is and What it is Not

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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

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New Limits on Court Ordered Therapy in Arizona


New Limits on Court Ordered Therapy in Arizona

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Relocation Challenges for Divorced Parents


Relocation Challenges for Divorced Parents

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Changes in Family Law Court Means One Parent Could Make Parenting Decisions


Changes in Family Law Court Means One Parent Could Make Parenting Decisions

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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?

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Strategies for More Effective Trial Presentations in Family Law Proceedings


Strategies for More Effective Trial Presentations in Family Law Proceedings

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Getting Married? Why a Premarital Agreement is Important


Getting Married? Why a Premarital Agreement is Important

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Critical Change for Serving Preliminary 20-Day Notices for Arizona Public Projects


Critical Change for Serving Preliminary 20-Day Notices for Arizona Public Projects

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Divvying Up


by Neal H. Bookspan

When business partners head to splitsville.

Business Divorce

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