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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Neal has extensive experience in real estate, advising clients on the acquisition and sale of all types of commercial property, as well as residential and commercial real estate disputes. He also advises clients on issues related to bankruptcy (debtor/creditor issues), construction, and commercial litigation including the prosecution and defense of complex, multi-party disputes. Neal views his job to be helping individuals and businesses manage their legal risks whether in a transaction or li...
Mervyn Braude is a divorce lawyer with extensive knowledge of family law and is an advocate for protecting children from abusive and undesirable situations. As a State of Arizona Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Mervyn has the knowledge and experience to help people who are struggling through divorces and custody disputes by keeping his clients apprised of their rights so they can make well informed decisions during this difficult period of their life. Mervyn has expertise in all facets...
Roger Cohen has over 40 years’ experience as a business attorney, representing clients in both litigation and transactions. He has a deep knowledge and understanding of commercial law and the litigation process and is a forceful and effective advocate for his clients. Roger’s experience as a transactional attorney adds value in the litigation setting, as he can relate the documentation process to issues that arise in business and commercial disputes. Conversely, his knowledge and ...
Beth is a shareholder at Jaburg Wilk and has been practicing law for more than three decades. She chairs the firm’s Estate Planning and Business Law Department. As both a Tax Specialist certified by the State Bar of Arizona – Arizona Board of Legal Specialization and a Certified Public Accountant, she has a unique expertise in assisting her clients with their estate planning as well as closely held businesses. She has assisted hundreds of families – including ones with subst...
Ian Fischer is an accomplished litigator whose problem-solving and advocacy skills help his clients achieve critical outcomes. He has a strong record of success in resolving complicated legal issues that would otherwise hamper business operations. Ian represents clients with complex contract disputes, business torts, class actions, False Claims Act, or antitrust violations. Ian works closely with his clients to understand their specific goals for each dispute they face and to develop practica...
Lauren Garner is an experienced litigator and mediator whose practice emphasizes probate, trusts and guardian/conservatorships. Lauren’s clients rely on that experience and her sensitivity in matters that touch families, trusts, and estates. Dedication and personal involvement are a critical part of Lauren’s practice. She feels a deep sense of accomplishment in her 1998 move to Phoenix, after nearly a lifetime of business and personal contacts in Miami, Florida. Here, she has deve...
Larry began his legal career as a litigation attorney working on complex litigation cases and has narrowed his practice to only represent family law clients. While practicing in Chicago and before becoming a partner at Jaburg|Wilk, he worked with one of the largest law firms in the nation that was exclusive to family law representation. Larry has regularly worked on several high profile celebrity dissolutions and cases with multi-millions at stake. Dissolution matters and post-decree proceedi...
Michelle Hogan is a former fraud prosecutor for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and an experienced litigator who focuses on representing businesses, organizations, and individuals in complex commercial litigation, white collar defense, and privacy matters. Michelle leverages her investigative and analytical skills and experience to craft winning litigation strategy in defending white collar clients against civil and criminal charges and to litigate complex commercial disputes. In ...
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Two Decisions, Two Distinct Approaches: What Recent AI Copyright Decisions Mean for Authors and Developers
Two recent federal court decisions from the Northern District of California provide early insight—conflicting at times—into how judges will begin to draw the boundaries of “fair use” in AI training.
Maria Crimi
Speth
Is AI Increasing Your Legal Fees?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the board, and the legal field is no exception. Clients today are increasingly turning to AI tools to assist with legal research or draft documents before bringing them to their attorneys.
Maria Crimi
Speth
Work Hard, Play Hard: A Perspective on Life Balance
A well-balanced life may be the most sophisticated strategy of all because it honors both our professional obligations and our fundamental human need for meaning and connection.
Neal H.
Bookspan
It’s So Important to Have Hard Conversations
Conversations we resist the most are typically the ones we need to have the most.
Neal H.
Bookspan
Figure Out Who You Are and Do It on Purpose
The journey to professional authenticity requires honest self-assessment, feedback from trusted colleagues, and sometimes the courage to pivot away from lucrative but misaligned opportunities.
Neal H.
Bookspan
Try To Be Better Every Day
The real secret to sustainable growth in business is making “better” your default setting.
Neal H.
Bookspan
In Life and Business Compromise is a Hard Truth Worth Embracing
Giving up the perfect solution and achieving a workable solution isn’t a weakness.
Neal H.
Bookspan
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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.
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
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
