JABURG WILK - Key Persons

Alden A. Thomas

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Partner

Aldenchairsthefirm'sEmploymentandEducationLawDepartments.Sheassistsemployeesandemployerswithwageandhourdisputes,harassmentanddiscriminationclaims,restrictivecovenantdisputes,whistleblowerclaims,andfederalandstatecomplianceissues.Inhereducationpractice,sheassistsstudentsandeducatorswithresidency,tuition,disabilityaccommodation,discriminationandretaliation,disciplinarymatters,andtenureandpromotiondisputes.Aldenhassubstantialexperiencerepresentingclientsinstateandfederalcourt,privatearbitration,mediation,andinadministrativeproceedings.Herwidearrayofexperienceaffordsheruniqueinsightintohowtobestprotectherclients'interests. AldenhasbeenrecognizedasaSouthwestSuperLawyerRisingStar,BestLawyersOnetoWatch,andPhoenixMagazineTopAttorney.Beforeenteringprivatepractice,sheclerkedfortheHonorablePatriciaOrozco(Ret.)attheArizonaCourtofAppeals. AldenenjoysgivingbacktohercommunityandcurrentlyservesontheBoardofDirectorsforAudrey'sAngelsandvolunteersfortheTimesUpLegalDefenseFund.Shehasalsocoachedmultipleundergraduateandlawschoolmootcourtteams.In2017,theASULawMootCourtBoardnamedhertheCoachoftheYearafterherRepresentationinMediationteamplacedthirdattheABA'snationalcompetition.Aldenwonthenationalchampionshipasacompetitorinlawschool. ProfessionalExperience StateBarofArizona:EmploymentandLaborSection,StateBarConventionCommittee,2021-present BoardMember,PhoenixTexasExes,theUniversityofTexas ArizonaStateBar,Member ArizonaWomen'sLawyersAssociation,Member LadderDown,Member,2017 PracticeAreas Defamation

Ana Canby

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ASSISTANT

DavidisamemberofthelitigationteamatJaburgWilk.Heconcentrateshispracticeinbusinessdisputes,contracts,leases,commerciallitigationandemploymentlaw.Hehasrepresentedindividuals,smallbusinessesandmajorcorporationsformorethan30years. Hehasbeeninvolvedinmanycomplexandsometimeshigh-profilecases,includingagroundbreakingmovieindustryantitrustcase,adefamationcasefiledagainstWatergateburglarG.GordonLiddy,anda$100,000,000.00securitiesfraudPonzischemecase.Hehastriedorsettlednumerouscasesinbothstatecourtandfederalcourtandhaspursuedordefended,andwon,morethan40appealsintheArizonaCourtofAppeals,theArizonaSupremeCourtandtheNinthCircuitCourtofAppeals Inadditiontohislegalwork,DaveisafoundingmemberoftheArizonaStateAcupunctureBoard,aformermemberoftheArizonaStateFosterCareReviewBoard,andacurrentmemberoftheFoundationforPIHMAResearchandEducation.Heisafrequentauthor,consultantandspeaker. KathiSandweiss,aformeraward-winningtelevisionjournalist,nowenjoysacombinedarbitrationandappellatepractice.SheisapartneratJaburg&Wilk,P.C.,whereshehaspracticedlawover30years.Since2016,KathihasbeenanactivecommercialarbitratorontherosteroftheAmericanArbitrationAssociation.HerAAAcaseshaveincludedcomplexasbestostrustclaims,franchiseagreements,serviceagreements,landlord/tenantdisputes,emergencyinjunctivereliefinacannabisdisputeandmultipleconsumerclaims.Sheservedassolearbiteronacomplexcommercialcase,withover$1.4millionindispute,involvingissuesofbreachofcontract,UCCandagriculturelaw.Sheiscurrentlychairofathree-arbitratorpanelinacomplexmulti-statearbitration.InhercapacityasanAAAneutral,shehasaddressedvariousproceduralissues,includingarbitrability,attorneydisqualification,jurisdictionanddiscoverydisputes. SheisontheAlternativeDisputeResolutionExecutiveCouncil,StateBarofArizona.Shepresentedaseminaronarbitrabilityatthe2021StateBarConventionandhaswrittenontheissueofdelegationclausesinarbitrationagreements-"PuttingtheShineonSchein." Herarbitrationpracticeisenhancedandenlightenedbyyearsofappellateexperience-shehasfiledmorethan150appellatebriefsandpetitionsforreviewintheArizonaCourtofAppeals,theArizonaSupremeCourt,theBankruptcyAppellatePanel,theNinthCircuitCourtofAppealsandtheU.S.SupremeCourt,andhas23publishedopinions. Formorethanthreedecades,Larryhasrepresentedcreditors,trustees,receiversanddebtorsinsignificantbankruptcycasesinfederal,stateandbankruptcycourts.Hisclientsincludebanks,insurancecompanies,leasingcompaniesandprivatepartieswithinvestmentssecuredbyrealproperty,commercialequipment,accountsreceivableandintangibleproperty.Anexperiencedandadeptnegotiator,hehasassistedinrestructuringandworkingoutnon-performingloansforclients.And,iftheloanscannotberestructured,hehasconductedhundredsofjudicialandnon-judicialforeclosures.

Andrea C. Marshall

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ASSISTANT
Paralegal

AndreahasspentthemajorityofherlegalcareerworkingasafamilylawparalegalinArizona.Shehasassistedinalmosteveryaspectoffamilylawrangingfromsimpleuncontesteddissolutionstocomplexandcontentioushighassetcases.Additionally,shehasassistedwithcomplicatedcasesrelatingtochildren.Aconsummateparalegalprofessional,shewasnamedthe2018,and2020paralegalmemberoftheyearbytheMaricopaCountyBarAssociation.AndreaisalsoverycommittedtoourcommunityvolunteeringatSt.Mary'sFoodBank,St.VincentDePaul,SalvationArmy,ArizonaHumaneSocietyandHomewardBoundArizona. PracticeAreas FamilyLaw MervynBraudeisadivorcelawyerwithextensiveknowledgeandmorethantwodecadesoffamilylawexperience;heisanadvocateforprotectingchildrenfromabusiveandundesirablesituations.AsaStateofArizonaBoardCertifiedFamilyLawSpecialist,Mervynhastheknowledgeandexperiencetohelppeoplewhoarestrugglingthroughdivorcesandcustodydisputesbykeepinghisclientsapprisedoftheirrightssotheycanmakewellinformeddecisionsduringthisdifficultperiodoftheirlife.Mervynhasexpertiseinallfacetsoffamilylawincludingchildcustody,spousalsupport,childsupport,visitationrights,grandparentsvisitationrights,paternity,premaritalagreementsandalimony. Heknowsthatlitigationcanbeemotionallytaxingandoftenexpensive,soMervynencourageshisclientstoconsideralternativemethodsofdisputeresolution,includingmediation,arbitrationandothernon-traditionalmethods.MervynisafeearbitrationcommitteememberwiththeStateBarofArizona.Hehasbeenhiredtomediateforotherattorneysinanefforttocalmandresolvedivorceandcustodydisputes.Heusesalogicalapproachtogetpeoplefocusedonwhatisreallyimportantandwhatcanbeletgo.

Beth Cohn - Shareholder

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Shareholder

BethisashareholderatJaburgWilkandhasbeenpracticinglawformorethanthreedecades.Shechairsthefirm'sEstatePlanningandBusinessLawDepartment.AsbothaTaxSpecialistcertifiedbytheStateBarofArizona-ArizonaBoardofLegalSpecializationandaCertifiedPublicAccountant,shehasauniqueexpertiseinassistingherclientswiththeirestateplanningaswellascloselyheldbusinesses.Shehasassistedhundredsoffamilies-includingoneswithsubstantialassets-withtheirestateneedsrangingfromsimpleestateplanstocomplexmulti-generationalgiftingplans. Herexpertiseandwiderangeofexperienceinstructuringbusinessentitiesandsuccessionplansallowsherclientstotakeadvantageoftaxandbusinessopportunities,aswellasprotectingtheindividualbusinessowner'sassetsfromthereachofcreditors.Sheassistsfamilies,closelyheldbusinesses'owners,andindividualsbyprovidingsuccessionplanning,businessplanningandestateplanning.Whethertrusts,wills,powersofattorneys,livingwillsorhealthcaredirectives,Bethhastheskillstohelpclientspreservethewealththeyhavecreatedtobenefitthemselves,theirfamily,andsucceedinggenerations.Shehasalsoassistedinformationof(501(c)(3))non-profitsandassistedclientswithcharitablegifting. Bethhasrepresentedclientsfromthestart-upphaseoftheirbusinesstogrowingintomulti-milliondollarcompanies.ThesearelongtimeclientsandBethhasbeenanintegralpartofthatgrowth.Shehasassistedthemwithmergers,acquisitionsandsales,realestatetransactions,entityformationtomaximizetaxadvantages,stocksales,leases,andlike-kindexchanges.Representativetransactionsinclude: Familypartnershipowned1,500acresinWestPhoenixandsolditspropertyfordevelopmentasalargemasterplannedcommunity. Numeroussalesandpurchasesofbusinessesorinterestsinentitiesincludingsaleofcorporatestockormembershipinterestsinlimitedliabilitycompanies. Mergersanddissolutionofentitiesandtaxfreereorganizationsofcloselyheldbusinesses. DevelopmentoflargeentertainmentanddestinationsitesintheU.S.&Canada. Realestateandbusinesslendingtransactions. BrickandmortarcompanythatdevelopedInternetbusinessesandattendantlicensingarrangements. Shehasappearedonvarioustelevisionprogramstodiscussestateplanningtopics,giftingstrategiesandothereffectiveestateplanningtechniques.SheauthoredCharitableGiftPlanning,whichappearedintheArizonaAttorneyandhasspokenlocallyonanumberofestateplanningtopics. ProfessionalExperience BoardCertifiedTaxSpecialist CertifiedPublicAccountant Expertiseinbusinessandrealestatetransactionsandtaxplanningforbusinessesandtheirowners Representsclientsfromthestart-upphaseoftheirbusinesstogrowingtohavemultipleentities:leasenegotiationsanddocumentation,complextransactionsoflike-kindexchanges,stocksales,realestatedevelopment,andformationofnumerousentities Clientsincludecontractorsandconstructioncompanies,realestatedevelopers,realestatecompanies,truckingcompanies,physicians,andinsuranceagencies,manyofwhomshehasrepresentedformorethan20years TVcommentatoronbusiness,taxplanning,andestateplanningtopics,includingtheuseoffamilylimitedpartnershipsandlimitedliabilitycompanies,giftingstrategiesandothereffectiveestate-planningtechniques

Brenda Ruiz

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Litigation Paralegal
Paralegal

Brendaisanexperiencedlitigationparalegalwithextensiveconstructiondefectlitigationexperience.Shehasassistedwithdiscovery,inspections,andvoluminousdocumentmanagement.Brenda'sconstructionexperiencerangesfrompre-litigationthroughsettlement.Priortoworkinginconstruction,shewasaparalegalataworker'scompensationandlitigationlawfirm.BrendaisanativeofArizonaandisbilingual.

C. Cole Crabtree

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Partner

Colehasbeenpracticinglawforalmosttwentyyears.Hispracticeareafocusesonconstructiondefect,productsliability,professionalliability,personalinjuryandgeneralinsurancedefenselitigation.Heisanexperiencedtrialattorneyrepresentingdesignprofessionalsincludingarchitectsandengineersincomplexlitigationmattersandgeneralcontractorsandsubcontractorsincomplex,multi-partyconstructionmatters.Additionallyherepresentsawell-knownnationalcorporationinproductrelatedlitigation. ColetriedtwoofthefirstclassactionconstructiondefectcasesinArizona,eachlastingapproximatelysixweeks.Hehasalsosuccessfullydefendedanationallyknownarchitectina$50millionbreachofcontractmatterandaninternationalengineeringfirmina$20milliondefectivedesignclaim.Recently,Coleobtainedsummaryjudgmentsandawardsofattorneyfeesforbothanationalsubcontractoraswellasanationalproductmanufacturer.Additionally,Colehasrepresentedclientsincludingcontractorsandtruckingcompaniesagainstwrongfuldeathandcatastrophicinjuryclaims. BeinganactivememberintheconstructionandlegalcommunityisimportanttoCole.HeisamemberoftheConstructionFinancialManagementAssociation,memberoftheFederalBarAssociationandmemberoftheStateBarofArizona.HewasapastmemberofExecutiveBoardoftheMaricopaCountyBarAssociation'sConstructionLawSection.ColehasactivelyworkedwiththeconstructionindustryinnotonlydraftingArizonalegislationbutalsoassistingtheconstructionindustrywiththeArizonalegislativeprocess.HeprideshimselfoneducatinghisclientsonArizonalegislationthatimpactstheArizonaconstructionindustry. SharinghisexpertisewithothersissomethingColedoeswell.Hepresentsonavarietyoflegalmatterslocallyandnationallytoinsuranceandconstructionprofessionals.Hehaspresentedseminarssuchas"ADaywiththeExperts"and"WinningYourComplexConstructionMediation".Colehasaproventrackrecordofbeingcostconsciousandthinking"outsidethebox"inconstructionlitigation,whichhasresultedinsuccessbothinandoutofthecourtroom. PracticeAreas Construction

Cierra Grzenia

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ASSISTANT

Markisacommerciallitigationpartnerwhoprimarilypracticesinconstruction-relatedmattersanddisputesofnearlyalltypes,withanemphasisonconstructionpaymentrightsandremediesincludingprivateandpublicpaymentbonds,mechanics'/materialmen'sliens,stopnotices,promptpaylaw,and"no-pay"claimsbeforetheArizonaRegistrarofContractors.Heregularlyrepresentssuppliers,subcontractors,generalcontractors,owners/developers,registeredprofessionals,andlendersinconstructioncontractformation,trials,arbitrations,administrativeactions,andmediation/negotiation/disputeresolution. AppearingbeforethecivildivisionoftheArizonaStateSuperiorCourtisoftenrequiredinMark'spractice.Hiscourtexperienceincludesjuryandbenchtrials,hearings,andnumerousoralarguments,wherehehasservedasleadandco-counselinavarietyofconstructionandnon-constructionlitigationmatters.Mark'snon-constructionexperienceincludescommercialcontractbreach,administrativelawmatters,commercialforeclosures,creditorrights,andenforcementofmoneyjudgments.HehasalsoservedasanArbitratorinseveralMaricopaCountySuperiorCourtcompulsoryarbitrationactions. InadditiontohavingtraditionalSuperiorCourtcivillitigationskills,heappearsregularlybeforevariousadministrativeagenciesandforums,mostfrequentlytheArizonaRegistrarofContractorsandArizonaOfficeofAdministrativeHearings.Mark'shearingsandappearancesbeforetheRegistrarofContractorsincludeprosecutinganddefendingallegationsconcerningworkmanship,"no-pay"complaints,andvariousregulatoryissuesthatcanarisewhentheconstructioncontractisbreached.HehasalsobeeninvolvedinappealsfromtheRegistrar'sofficetotheSuperiorCourt,DistrictCourt,and9thCircuitCourtofAppeals.MarkhasextensiveexperienceinconstructionmatterswhichfallwithintheparalleljurisdictionsoftheRegistrar'sofficeandthecivilcourts.

Claudia Urbieta

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ASSISTANT

Cole Cummins

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Attorney

ColeisacommerciallitigationattorneywhoislicensedinbothArizonaandMissouri.Hispracticefocusesonawidevarietyofcommerciallitigationandinsurancedefensematters.PriortojoiningJaburgWilk,ColeworkedforfirmsinbothMissouriandArizonawherehepracticedcommerciallitigationandrepresentedpropertymanagementcompaniesaswellascommunityassociations. HewasajudicialinterninJohnsonCountyDistrictCourtinKansasandwasalegislativeinterntoUnitedStatesSenatorPatRoberts.Whileinlawschool,hewasAssistantChiefJusticefortheMootCourtCouncilandwasselectedasa2020NationalMootCourtCompetitionparticipant. ProfessionalExperience Member,StateBarofArizona Member,MissouriStateBar

Corrinne R. Viola

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Attorney

David Allen

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Partner

David'spracticehasspannedmorethan35years,representingbothindividualsandlargeinstitutionalclients,inbothlitigationandtransactionalmatters,withanemphasisonrealestateandbusinessrelatedmatters.DavidactivelypracticesinbothArizonaandCalifornia,andisalsoanArizonalicensedrealestatebroker.PriortojoiningJaburgWilkin2007,DavidfoundedandmanagedhisownlawfirminBeverlyHills,California,andlaterservedasin-housecounselforamulti-facetedrealestatecompanylocatedinScottsdale,Arizona.Davidunderstandsthatlegalservicesarenotalwaysaffordable,andtakesprideinworkingcloselywithhisclientstounderstandtheirgoals,andtoachievethosegoals,wheneverpossible,throughanegotiatedsettlement.Inthosecasesthatcannotbesettled,Davidhasanexcellenttrackrecordofsuccess,andherecentlyobtainedasubstantialpunitivedamageawardforhisclientsfollowingalengthyjurytrial. Davidhasexpertiseincomplexbusinessandrealestatelitigation.HepracticedlawinCaliforniaforover20yearsbeforerelocatingtoArizona.Hisextensiveexperienceinlitigationandbusinesstransactionsprovideshisclientsalargedepthofresourcesandexperience.Heservedasin-housecounselforalargecommercialrealestatedeveloper,brokerageandpropertymanagement. Hehasrepresentedclientsinacquisition,developmentandleasingforretaildevelopmentsinArizona.Davidhasextensiveexperiencewithlandlord/tenantissuesincludingleasenegotiationandproblemsthatmayarisefromnon-performanceuptoandincludinglockouts.Becauseofhistransactionalexperience,heiswellequippedtonegotiateanddocumenttroubledassetswork-outsortolitigatevariousrealestatematters. Oftentimesthechallengeistoidentifywhatresultistrulyinthebestinterestofhisclients.Toooften,whetherinthecontextofcontractnegotiationsorinthecontextoflitigation,thefocusmayshiftto"winning"aparticularpoint,regardlessofwhetherornotthatisinthebestinterestoftheclient.Davidassistshisclientsthroughboththenegotiationorlitigationprocessalwayskeepingthebigpictureinmind. ProfessionalExperience DepthofExperienceDavidpracticedlawinCaliforniaforover20yearsbeforerelocatingtoArizona.Hisextensiveexperienceinlitigationandbusinesstransactionsprovideshisclientsalargedepthofresourcesandexperience.Heservedasin-housecounselforalargecommercialrealestatedeveloper,brokerageandpropertymanagementcompanylocatedinPhoenixbeforejoiningJaburg&Wilk. Defendingaclientinlandlordtenantdispute.Davidprovidedrepresentationofatenantwhohadbeenbadlymistreatedbyhislandlord.Despitetheclient'slackoffinancialresources,thelandlordaggressivelypursuedalawsuitagainsthimforclaimedunpaidrent.NotonlydidDavidsuccessfullydefendthelandlord'slawsuit,buthavingbeenforcedintolitigation,filedandpursuedacounter-claim,whichresultedinasubstantialjuryverdictinfavoroftheclient. PracticeAreas Administrative

David Farren

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Partner

DavidisamemberofthelitigationteamatJaburgWilk.Heconcentrateshispracticeinbusinessdisputes,contracts,leases,commerciallitigationandemploymentlaw.Hehasrepresentedindividuals,smallbusinessesandmajorcorporationsformorethan30years. Hehasbeeninvolvedinmanycomplexandsometimeshigh-profilecases,includingagroundbreakingmovieindustryantitrustcase,adefamationcasefiledagainstWatergateburglarG.GordonLiddy,anda$100,000,000.00securitiesfraudPonzischemecase.Hehastriedorsettlednumerouscasesinbothstatecourtandfederalcourtandhaspursuedordefended,andwon,morethan40appealsintheArizonaCourtofAppeals,theArizonaSupremeCourtandtheNinthCircuitCourtofAppeals Inadditiontohislegalwork,DaveisafoundingmemberoftheArizonaStateAcupunctureBoard,aformermemberoftheArizonaStateFosterCareReviewBoard,andacurrentmemberoftheFoundationforPIHMAResearchandEducation.Heisafrequentauthor,consultantandspeaker. ProfessionalExperience Helpingafriendandmakingnewlaw.Davehasextensiveexperiencelitigatingallkindsofcases,fromsimplecontractdisputestocomplexantitrustandsecuritieslawmatters.OnecasethatstandsoutisanantitrustactionbroughtbylocalentrepreneurDanHarkins.HerepresentedDanasleadcounselinacomplex,andverysuccessful,antitrustlitigationthatspannedmorethan12years.Itinvolvednumerousfederalcourtdecisionsandpublishedopinions,includingtheNinthCircuitCourtofAppeals'decisioninHarkinsAmusementEnterprises,Inc.v.GeneralCinemaCorp.,850F.2d477(9thCir.1988),acasethatestablishednewlawintheNinthCircuit.Astheresultofhisintimateinvolvementinthemovieindustry,Dave'sclientsincludetheatreowners,castingagentsandevenmoviestars. Handlingcomplex,high-profilecases.Davehasalsolitigatedmanyothercomplexandsometimeshigh-profilecases.OneexamplewasadefamationcasehefiledagainstWatergateburglarG.GordonLiddy,who,hisclientalleged,hadlibeledtheclientonhisnationallysyndicatedradiotalkshow.Hehasalsobeeninvolvedinhigh-profiledisputeswithstateandfederalgovernmentandhaslitigatedcasesthathavedrawnnationalmediaattention.

David P. Uffens

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Partner

Douglas O. Guffey

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Partner

Echo A. Reynolds

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Partner

Emma Freeburg

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Attorney

Gabriela Cazares

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ASSISTANT

Johnhaspracticedlawforalmostsixyears.BeforejoiningJaburgWilk,heworkedwithasmallfirmfocusingoninsurancedefenseandconstructiondefect.Priortopracticinglaw,heheldaRealEstateSalespersonlicenseinCaliforniaandwasalsoalicensedplumberinArizona. JohnisfromPowell,WyomingwherehebegantraininginaHawaiianmartialartduringhisjunioryearofhighschool.Hehascontinuedtotrainandteachthismartialartforover30years. JohnmethiswifeinMexicoCityandhasbeenmarriedfor16years.Inhisfreetime,Johnenjoyshiking,playingracquetball,andtravelingwithhiswife.

Gary J. Jaburg - CEO, Chief Legal Officer, Founder, Shareholder

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Founder
General Counsel
Managing Partner
Shareholder

Genna Zappia

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ASSISTANT

Davidisanexperiencedlitigationandinsurancelawattorney.Hehasrepresentedbusinessclientsasoutsidegeneralcounselaswellasmanagingtheirlitigationmatters.Davidhasassistedsubcontractors,generalcontractors,skillednursingfacilities,businesses,andhomeowners'associationsaswellasrepresentinginsurancecompanies.Thebreadthofhisworkisinlitigationwherehehasconductednumerousdepositions,attendedhearings,anddraftedresponsivemotionsandpleadings.SkilledinADR,hehasassistedclientswithresolutionoflegalmattersthroughbothmediationandsettlements.Davidhasrepresentedclientsinfrontofadministrativeboards. MicalannC.Pepeprimarilypracticesintheareasofinsurancecoverageandbad-faithlitigation.Herdiversepracticealsoincludescommercialandcivillitigation.BeforejoiningJaburgWilk,shesuccessfullyfirst-chairedmultiplebenchandjurytrialswiththeCityofPhoenixProsecutor'sOfficethroughalawstudentRule38(d)program. Shehasbeenrecognizedasa"RisingStar"bySouthwestSuperLawyersbeginningin2015,andwasselectedasaninauguralmemberoftheBestLawyers,OnestoWatchin2020andhasbeennamedcontinuouslysincethen.MicalannwasalsonamedasLitigationCounselAssociateFellowandwasselectedtoAmericanBarAssociationTIPSLeadershipAcademyfor2018-2019. Micalanngrewupinsmall-townSouthDakotawheresheenjoyedtheoutdoors,hunting,fishingwithherGrandpa,andlearningthelong-standingworkethicthattheMid-Westisknownfor.ShemovedtoArizonatopursuedualdegreesatArizonaStateUniversity,ultimatelygraduatingmagnacumlaudewithaB.A.inWomenandGenderStudiesandaB.S.inFinancefromtheW.P.CareySchoolofBusinessatASU.ShecontinuedhereducationattheSandraDayO'ConnorCollegeofLawatArizonaStateUniversity,graduatingcumlaude. SheistheInsuranceIndustryInstituteCo-Chair,ProjectsandObjectivesViceChair,InsuranceCoverageCommitteeViceChair,andontheAdmissionsCommitteefortheFederationofDefense&CorporateCounsel.MicalannholdsleadershippositionsinABATIPS,andcurrentlyservesasChairoftheInsuranceCoverageLitigationCommittee.MicalannisImmediatePastPresidentoftheArizonaAssociationofDefenseCounsel.Additionally,sheisontheExecutiveBoardoftheArizonanon-profit,Gabriel'sAngels.MicalannwasalsorecentlyelectedtomembershipfortheAssociationofDefenseTrialAttorneys.

Giovanna Marinelli

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Paralegal

GiovannaMarinellihasbeenaparalegalformorethan25years.ShehaslitigationexperienceinProductLiability,MedicalMalpractice,PersonalInjury,InsuranceDefense,ConstructionDefect,CommercialLitigation,andIntellectualProperty.Giovannatreatsherclientswithcompassionandrespect,andtakesprideinbeingabletoputherselfinherclients'shoestohelpthemnavigatethesometimescomplicatedandintimidatinglegalprocess.Shehasbeenaprojectleaderforsomehigh-profilecasesforFortune500clientsonvarietyofcomplexproductliabilitycases.Giovannahasworkedoncasesfrominceptionthroughtrial,andhassomeappellateexperienceaswell. PracticeAreas Insurance

Hanna Stevens

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ASSISTANT

LisaPainehasover15yearsofdiverseexperiencerepresentingclientsinbusinesstransactions,estateplanning,andotherlegalmatters. BusinessTransactions-Aformerbusinessowner,Lisaiswellversedinchallengesfacedbybusinessesandtheirowners.Heruniqueprospectivebenefitsherbusinessclientswithbusinesstransactionsandagreements,employmentadvice,andsuccessionplanning.Lisaassistsbusinessclientswithanentirespectrumofbusiness-relatedneeds-fromentityselectionandformationtooperatingagreements,partnershipagreements,generalcounsel,andbusinesstransactionalagreements.Lisaalsorepresentsbusinessesortheirownersinstructuringand[implementing]businessmergers,acquisitions,assetsales/purchases,stocksales/purchases,andrelatedevents. EstateandEntitySuccessionPlanning-Lisaguidesherestateplanningclientstoachievethepeaceofmindofknowingthattheyhaveprotectedandprovidedforthemselvesandtheirfamily.Lisaisexperiencedinplanningforfamiliesandestatesofabroadrangeofsizes,includinghigh-networthclientswithsubstantialanddiverseassets.Lisa'sexperienceincludesestatetaxplanning,generation-skippingtransfertaxplanning,charitableplanningandfoundations,irrevocablelifeinsurancetrusts,giftingtrusts,educationaltrusts,entitysuccessionandplanning,revocableandirrevocabletrusts,andotherestateplanningtechniques.Lisaworkswitheachclienttofindaplanthatmeetstheclient'scurrentneedsandcangrowwiththeclientinthefuture. OtherPracticeAreas-Lisa'sotherpracticeareasincludeprobateandtrustadministration. Inoverfortyyearsofpractice,Doughasrepresentedbanksandbusinessesofallkinds,frominternationalminingcompanies,airlines,andcommercialbankstohightechstart-upsandprofessionalservicefirms.Since1994,hehasfocusedhispracticeonthehealthcareindustry,supportingmedicalprofessionalsinmattersofregulatorycompliance(includingMedicare"incidentto"billing,Stark,Anti-Kickback,andHIPAA),licensure,professionalemployment,grouporganizationandmanagement,andstrategicalignmentwithhospitalsystems,healthmaintenanceorganizations,andaccountablecareorganizations.Hehasadvised"fromconcepttocommissioning"inthedevelopmentofradiationtreatmentcenters,endoscopycenters,imagingcenters,homehealthandhospiceserviceproviders,recoverycarecenters,cardiaccatheterizationlaboratories,andambulatorysurgerycenters.Hehasdraftedandreviewedhundredsofphysicianemploymentandindependentcontractoragreements,anddrafted,defended,anddefeatedcovenantsintendedtorestraintheabilityofaphysiciantopracticeincompetitionwithaformeremployer.Hehasadvisedmedicalbillingservices,credentialingservices,andpracticemanagementservices.Heisanexperienced,value-adding,andcost-effectiveadvisorforthebusinessofmedicine. ProfessionalExperience Complex,hi-dollarcommercialfinancetransactions,includingsyndications ThirteenyearsofhealthcaremanagementexperienceasExecutiveDirectorofSunMedicalManagement,LLC. Extensiveexperienceinsuccessfuldisputeresolutionthroughlitigationandalternativemeans In-depthexperienceinprojectdevelopmentandfinanceinthehealthcareindustry,includingmarketfeasibilityanalysis,siteselectionandacquisition,designcontracting,constructioncontracting,equipmentacquisition,projectfinancing,licensure,andcommissioning. PracticeAreas Business

Henry Tom

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Outstanding Tax Attorney Award by the State Bar of Arizona Tax Law Section, 2019

Ian M. Fischer

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Partner

IanFischerisanaccomplishedlitigatorwhoseproblem-solvingandadvocacyskillshelphisclientsachievecriticaloutcomes.Hehasastrongrecordofsuccessinresolvingcomplicatedlegalissuesthatwouldotherwisehamperbusinessoperations.Ianrepresentsclientswithcomplexcontractdisputes,businesstorts,classactions,andactionsallegingRacketeerInfluencedandCorruptOrganizationsAct(RICO),FalseClaimsAct,orantitrustviolations.Ianworkscloselywithhisclientstounderstandtheirspecificgoalsforeachdisputetheyfaceandtodeveloppracticalapproachestoachievingthosegoals. Inadditiontohiscivildefensework,Ianleverageshisexperienceasaformerpublicdefendertoassistclientsintheunfortunateeventthattheymustinteractwiththecriminaljusticesystem.Ianassistsclientswhoarefacinganinvestigationintopotentialcriminalconduct,whoaredefendingagainstcriminalchargesorwhoarecalleduponasawitnessto,orvictimof,acriminaloffense. Iancompletedayear-longclerkshipwithChiefJusticeRuthMcGregorattheArizonaSupremeCourt. PracticeAreas InsuranceLitigation

Ilya Prokopets

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Partner

Jan Sauer

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ASSISTANT

AsthefounderandmanagingpartnerofJaburgWilk,Garyhasalmost40yearsinvestedinbuildingandoperatingabusiness.Heutilizesthisexpertisetohelphisclientseffectivelyandefficientlyresolveboththeirbusinessandlegalissues,Gary'sparticulartalentliesinquicklydevelopingacomprehensiveunderstandingoffacts,personalitiesandlegalissuesandsubsequentlydevisingarealistic,costeffectivestrategyformeetinghisclient'sgoals.Hisdirect,businesslikeapproachcoupledwithwin-winnegotiatingstyleresonateswithbothclientsandopposingcounsel.Itisaprovenandsuccessfulstyletoresolvebusinessandlegaldisputes. JustinisacommerciallitigationattorneylicensedinArizona.Hispracticefocusesoncommerciallitigation.Priortobeingadmittedtopractice,JustinclerkedatvariousPhoenixarealawfirmsassistingwithestateplanning,familylaw,andcommerciallitigationmatters. HeisfluentinKorean,servesasacounselorforyouthgroupsandisanEagleScout.

Jennifer Smith

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ASSISTANT

Echo'sprimarypracticeisinsurancedefenselaw,badfaithandinsurancecoveragematters.Shehasextensiveexperiencedefendinginsurancecarriersandbrokersinbadfaithlitigation,providingcoverageopinionsincommercialliabilityandothermatters,andlitigatingdeclaratoryjudgmentactionsregardinginsurancecoveragematters. PriortojoiningJaburgWilksheworkedatanotherArizonalawfirmwhere,inadditiontoinsurancedefenserepresentation,sheassistedclientswithcontractualdisputesandcommerciallitigation.ShehasalsorepresentedbothemployersandemployeesforemploymentlawmattersincludingArizonaWageAct,FLSAovertimewagedisputes,FMLA,USERRA,andgovernmententitypersonnelmatters. ColeisacommerciallitigationattorneywhoislicensedinbothArizonaandMissouri.Hispracticefocusesonawidevarietyofcommerciallitigationandinsurancedefensematters.PriortojoiningJaburgWilk,ColeworkedforfirmsinbothMissouriandArizonawherehepracticedcommerciallitigationandrepresentedpropertymanagementcompaniesaswellascommunityassociations. HewasajudicialinterninJohnsonCountyDistrictCourtinKansasandwasalegislativeinterntoUnitedStatesSenatorPatRoberts.Whileinlawschool,hewasAssistantChiefJusticefortheMootCourtCouncilandwasselectedasa2020NationalMootCourtCompetitionparticipant.

Jesse Berger

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ASSISTANT

Corrinne("Cori")primarilypracticesintheareasofcreditor'srights,commerciallitigationwithafocusindisputedrealestatetransactions,andemploymentlaw.HavingappearedinJustice,Superior,andFederalCourts,aswellasarangeofadministrativebodies,Coriiswell-versedinlitigationrangingfromsimpletocomplexandhigh-stakesclaims.Coriregularlyrepresentsplaintiffsanddefendantsinlitigation. David'spracticehasspannedmorethan35years,representingbothindividualsandlargeinstitutionalclients,inbothlitigationandtransactionalmatters,withanemphasisonrealestateandbusinessrelatedmatters.DavidactivelypracticesinbothArizonaandCalifornia,andisalsoanArizonalicensedrealestatebroker.PriortojoiningJaburgWilkin2007,DavidfoundedandmanagedhisownlawfirminBeverlyHills,California,andlaterservedasin-housecounselforamulti-facetedrealestatecompanylocatedinScottsdale,Arizona.Davidunderstandsthatlegalservicesarenotalwaysaffordable,andtakesprideinworkingcloselywithhisclientstounderstandtheirgoals,andtoachievethosegoals,wheneverpossible,throughanegotiatedsettlement.Inthosecasesthatcannotbesettled,Davidhasanexcellenttrackrecordofsuccess,andherecentlyobtainedasubstantialpunitivedamageawardforhisclientsfollowingalengthyjurytrial. Davidhasexpertiseincomplexbusinessandrealestatelitigation.HepracticedlawinCaliforniaforover20yearsbeforerelocatingtoArizona.Hisextensiveexperienceinlitigationandbusinesstransactionsprovideshisclientsalargedepthofresourcesandexperience.Heservedasin-housecounselforalargecommercialrealestatedeveloper,brokerageandpropertymanagement. Hehasrepresentedclientsinacquisition,developmentandleasingforretaildevelopmentsinArizona.Davidhasextensiveexperiencewithlandlord/tenantissuesincludingleasenegotiationandproblemsthatmayarisefromnon-performanceuptoandincludinglockouts.Becauseofhistransactionalexperience,heiswellequippedtonegotiateanddocumenttroubledassetswork-outsortolitigatevariousrealestatematters. Oftentimesthechallengeistoidentifywhatresultistrulyinthebestinterestofhisclients.Toooften,whetherinthecontextofcontractnegotiationsorinthecontextoflitigation,thefocusmayshiftto"winning"aparticularpoint,regardlessofwhetherornotthatisinthebestinterestoftheclient.Davidassistshisclientsthroughboththenegotiationorlitigationprocessalwayskeepingthebigpictureinmind.

John J. Dewitt

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Attorney

Jonathan Brooks

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Partner

Jonathanfocuseshispracticeexclusivelyinfamilylaw.Heassistsclientswithfamilylawmattersthatrelatetochildrenincludingchildcustodyissues,parentingtime,paternity,relocation,andadoption.Additionally,hehasrepresentedclientswithdissolution,spousalmaintenance,pre-andpost-martialagreements,appealsandpost-modificationmatters.PriortojoiningJaburgWilk,hepracticedfamilylawforseveralyearsatanotherArizonafamilylawfirm. Besideshislegalwork,Jonathanisastrongproponentofgivingbacktohiscommunity.HeisboardchairmanofScottsdaleTrainingandRehabilitationServices,STARS,anon-profitworkingtoimprovequalityoflifeforindividualswithdevelopmentalandcognitivedisabilities. ProfessionalExperience Member,StateBarofArizona, Member,StateBarofArizonaFamilyLawSectionandYLD Member,MaricopaCountyBarAssociation,FamilyLawSection Member,EastValleyBarAssociation Member,AmericanBarAssociation PracticeAreas FamilyLaw Education J.D.,ThomasJeffersonSchoolofLaw,SanDiego,2010 B.A.,ArizonaStateUniversity,2006(PoliticalScience) B.A.,ArizonaStateUniversity,2006(History)

Joy Brown

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ASSISTANT

EmmaisacommerciallitigationattorneylicensedinArizona.Herpracticefocusesoncommerciallitigationandemploymentlawmatters.Priortobeingadmittedtopractice,EmmaclerkedatvariousPhoenixarealawfirmsassistingwithprobate,insurancedefense,andbreachofcontractclaims. Whileinlawschool,shecompletedtwoexternships,oneattheArizonaHouseofRepresentativeswheresheworkedwiththeRulesCommitteeandthesecondattheArizonaCourtofAppeals,DivisionI.Additionally,shecompletedaninternshipattheArizonaCenterforDisabilityLawintheirSpecialEducationAdvocacyProgram. Aldenchairsthefirm'sEmploymentandEducationLawDepartments.Sheassistsemployeesandemployerswithwageandhourdisputes,harassmentanddiscriminationclaims,restrictivecovenantdisputes,whistleblowerclaims,andfederalandstatecomplianceissues.Inhereducationpractice,sheassistsstudentsandeducatorswithresidency,tuition,disabilityaccommodation,discriminationandretaliation,disciplinarymatters,andtenureandpromotiondisputes.Aldenhassubstantialexperiencerepresentingclientsinstateandfederalcourt,privatearbitration,mediation,andinadministrativeproceedings.Herwidearrayofexperienceaffordsheruniqueinsightintohowtobestprotectherclients'interests. AldenhasbeenrecognizedasaSouthwestSuperLawyerRisingStar,BestLawyersOnetoWatch,andPhoenixMagazineTopAttorney.Beforeenteringprivatepractice,sheclerkedfortheHonorablePatriciaOrozco(Ret.)attheArizonaCourtofAppeals. AldenenjoysgivingbacktohercommunityandcurrentlyservesontheBoardofDirectorsforAudrey'sAngelsandvolunteersfortheTimesUpLegalDefenseFund.Shehasalsocoachedmultipleundergraduateandlawschoolmootcourtteams.In2017,theASULawMootCourtBoardnamedhertheCoachoftheYearafterherRepresentationinMediationteamplacedthirdattheABA'snationalcompetition.Aldenwonthenationalchampionshipasacompetitorinlawschool. AaronK.Haarpracticesintheareasofintellectualproperty,internetlaw,andbusinesslitigation.Aaronadvisesclientsinallmattersrelatedtotheprotectionandenforcementofintellectualpropertyrights.Heassistsclientsinprocuringtrademarkandcopyrightregistrations.Heregularlycounselsclientsonavarietyofpre-litigationandlitigationissuesinstateandfederalcourtaswellasbeforetheTrademarkTrialandAppealBoardattheUnitedStatesPatentandTrademarkOffice.Hehassignificantexperienceresolvingdisputesconcerningtrademarks,copyrights,tradesecrets,andinternet-basedproperties.AaronisamemberoftheExecutiveCounciloftheStateBarofArizonaIntellectualPropertySection.

Justice Ruth McGregor

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Chief

Justin Yetter

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Attorney

JustinisacommerciallitigationattorneylicensedinArizona.Hispracticefocusesoncommerciallitigation.Priortobeingadmittedtopractice,JustinclerkedatvariousPhoenixarealawfirmsassistingwithestateplanning,familylaw,andcommerciallitigationmatters. HeisfluentinKorean,servesasacounselorforyouthgroupsandisanEagleScout.

Kathi M. Sandweiss

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Partner

Kimberly Shortridge

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ASSISTANT
Paralegal

Kimisaparalegalthatcurrentlyfocusesherworkinfamilylaw.Shehasassistedattorneyswithfamilylawmattersrangingfromsimpleuncontesteddissolutionstohighlycomplexcases.Herexperienceasanestateplanningandprobateparalegalprovidesadditionalexpertisewhendealingwithfamilylawmatters. PriortorelocatingtoArizona,KimworkedinhealthcareinAnchorage,Alaska.Workinginthebusinessofmedicine,shewasasupervisorofclinicpracticeandabusinessmanagerforbothmedicalandlegaloffices. PracticeAreas FamilyLaw Education A.A.,UniversityofPhoenix,2011 Larrybeganhislegalcareerasalitigationattorneyworkingoncomplexlitigationcasesandhasnarrowedhispracticetoonlyrepresentfamilylawclients.WhilepracticinginChicagoandbeforebecomingapartneratJaburg|Wilk,heworkedwithoneofthelargestlawfirmsinthenationthatwasexclusivetofamilylawrepresentation.Larryhasregularlyworkedonseveralhighprofilecelebritydissolutionsandcaseswithmulti-millionsatstake. Dissolutionmattersandpost-decreeproceedingsarebothinLarry'sareaofexpertise.Whilehecanassistwithcomplicatedbusinessvaluationsanddivorceswithsubstantialassets,healsohelpsclientswithsmallerestatesthoughthedivorcemaze."Divorceisanemotionalrollercoasterandmyclientsneedmetobetough.TheyknowIamgoingtobetoughwiththeirspouse'sattorney,buttheycanalsoexpectmetobetoughwiththem.Iadvisetheminamannerwhichbestpreservestheirrightfulportionofthemaritalcommunity."-LarryHirsch Hisexperiencespansfrompre-nuptialagreementandco-habitationagreementstopost-nuptialagreements;fromspousalmaintenancenegotiationstochildcustodyandvisitation;fromcomplicatedtaxissuestodissolutionofassets;fromchildsupportmodificationstopaternity.Infamilylawrepresentation,thereismuchtobesaidabouttheartofnegotiationasmanyfamilyissuesareresolvedthroughnegotiationandmediation.Larryisskilledatbothandteachesnegotiationseminars. HeisactiveinfamilylaworganizationsasamemberoftheArizonaStateBar,FamilyLawSectionandYoungLawyersDivisionmemberaswellasbeingtheVicePresidentofMaricopaCountyBarAssociation,FamilyLawSection.HeisalsoactiveintheGreaterValleyoftheSuncommunityasChairmanofYoungJewishPhoenixandhavingservedontheexecutivecommitteeofPhoenixHumanRightsCampaign.Larry'scommitmenttofamilylawisevidencedinbyhisspeakingandwriting-authoroftwochaptersinWestDomesticRelationsArizonaLegalFormspublicationandanarticleinChicagoDailyLawBulletinregardingchildsupportarrearages-andparticipantinChannel12LawyersonCall-FamilyLawsegments.Hedeliverslecturestoattorneysonhowtosharpentheirnegotiationskills.

Lauren Garner

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Partner

LaurenGarnerisanexperiencedlitigatorandmediatorwhosepracticeemphasizesprobate,trustsandguardian/conservatorships.Lauren'sclientsrelyonthatexperienceandhersensitivityinmattersthattouchfamilies,trusts,andestates. DedicationandpersonalinvolvementareacriticalpartofLauren'spractice.Shefeelsadeepsenseofaccomplishmentinher1998movetoPhoenix,afternearlyalifetimeofbusinessandpersonalcontactsinMiami,Florida.Here,shehasdevelopedaflourishingpracticeinthefieldofprobate,trustandguardianship/conservatorshiplitigationandmediation. Laurenenjoysdualbarmembership-inbothArizonaandFlorida.SheisactiveinprobateandtrustorganizationsandcommitteesonboththeArizonaStateBarandtheMaricopaCountyBarAssociation.SheisaFellowoftheAmericanCollegeofTrustandEstateCounsel("ACTEC")wheresheisamemberoftheFiduciaryLitigationCommittee.LaureniscurrentlytheStateChairoftheArizonaACTECFellows.LaurenhasbeenrepeatedlyrecognizedasoneoftheTop100LawyersbyAZBusinessLeaderssince2020.ShehasbeenrecognizedasaSouthwestSuperLawyersince2015andhasbeenrepeatedlyrecognizedineditionsofBestLawyersinAmericaintheareaofTrustsandEstateLitigationsince2016.Shealsowasnamedasoneofthe2017WomenofInfluencebyBestLawyers.Laurenwasnamedasa2019top25ArizonaWomenAttorneysbySuperLawyers. Anadvocateofmediationandothernon-traditionaldisputeresolutionservices,LaurenunderwentalengthytrainingandcertificationprocesstobecomeaCircuitCourtMediatorinFlorida.ShewasbeenpartofasmallcommitteethatdevelopedandpresentedatwodayProbateMediationTrainingprogram.Laurenusesherexperiencestoworkwithclientsandprofessionalsandisafrequentspeakeronwaystoavoidprobateandtrustlitigation.Laurenhasvolunteeredhertimeandexperiencetoherprofessionalcommunity.SheisaJudgeProTemporeforMaricopaCountySuperiorCourtintheProbateandMentalHealthDivision.InthatcapacitysheservesasaSettlementJudgetomediateprobatelitigationcases.ShevolunteersfortheProbateLawyersAssistanceProjectofferingprobonoassistanceinprobateandtrustmatterstolowincomeindividuals.ShewasbeenamemberoftheExecutiveCounciloftheProbateandTrustSectionoftheStateBarofArizonafrom2006to2019(servingasChairforoneyear)andoftheExecutiveCounciloftheElderLaw,MentalHealthandSpecialNeedsTrustSectionfrom2011to2014,andwasontheBoardoftheEstatePlanningandProbateSectionoftheMaricopaCountyBarAssociationfrom2004-2007. ProfessionalExperience Experiencedlitigator,withemphasisonprobate,trusts,conservatorshipsandguardianships Trainedmediatorforprobate,trustandcivilmatters Advocateofmediationandothernon-traditionaldisputeresolution Probatemediator,SuperiorCourt,MaricopaCounty,Arizona FrequentspeakeratCLEseminarsandatotherorganizations

Laurence Hirsch - Shareholder

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Shareholder

Laury Henderson

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ASSISTANT

Mariapracticesintheareasofintellectualproperty,internetlaw,andcommerciallitigation,representingclientsthroughouttheUnitedStates.Shefocusesherpracticeonassistingbusinessesinprotectingtheirtrademarks,copyrights,tradesecrets,informationtechnology,andotherintellectualpropertythroughpreventativemeasurestoavoiddisputesandthroughlitigationwhendisputesarise. Anaccomplishedauthor,shehasrecentlypublishedProtectYourPhotographs:ALegalGuideforPhotographers,andProtectYourWritings:ALegalGuideforAuthors.Shehasnumerousarticlesanddozensofpublishedcourtcases.Mariafrequentlyspeaksatseminarsandworkshopsonintellectualpropertyandinternetlawtopics.SheisaguestlectureratArizonaStateUniversityandhasappearedonradioandtelevisionprovidinglegalcommentaryonintellectualpropertyissues. MariaisthepastChairpersonoftheIntellectualPropertySectionoftheArizonaStateBar,andthepastChairpersonoftheE-commerce&TechnologySectionoftheArizonaStateBar.SheisamemberoftheInternationalTrademarkAssociation.MariaisontheAmericanArbitrationNationalRosterofArbitratorsandMediators. IanFischerisanaccomplishedlitigatorwhoseproblem-solvingandadvocacyskillshelphisclientsachievecriticaloutcomes.Hehasastrongrecordofsuccessinresolvingcomplicatedlegalissuesthatwouldotherwisehamperbusinessoperations.Ianrepresentsclientswithcomplexcontractdisputes,businesstorts,classactions,andactionsallegingRacketeerInfluencedandCorruptOrganizationsAct(RICO),FalseClaimsAct,orantitrustviolations.Ianworkscloselywithhisclientstounderstandtheirspecificgoalsforeachdisputetheyfaceandtodeveloppracticalapproachestoachievingthosegoals. Inadditiontohiscivildefensework,Ianleverageshisexperienceasaformerpublicdefendertoassistclientsintheunfortunateeventthattheymustinteractwiththecriminaljusticesystem.Ianassistsclientswhoarefacinganinvestigationintopotentialcriminalconduct,whoaredefendingagainstcriminalchargesorwhoarecalleduponasawitnessto,orvictimof,acriminaloffense. Iancompletedayear-longclerkshipwithChiefJusticeRuthMcGregorattheArizonaSupremeCourt. MichelleHoganisaformerfraudprosecutorfortheArizonaAttorneyGeneral'sOfficeandanexperiencedlitigatorwhofocusesonrepresentingbusinesses,organizations,andindividualsincomplexcommerciallitigation,whitecollardefense,andprivacymatters.Michelleleveragesherinvestigativeandanalyticalskillsandexperiencetocraftwinninglitigationstrategyindefendingwhitecollarclientsagainstcivilandcriminalchargesandtolitigatecomplexcommercialdisputes. Inthewhite-collardefensecontext,Michellehasadvisedandrepresentedclientsinsuccessfullydefendingchargesleviedbyfederal,state,andmunicipalgovernmentagencies.Michelleadvisesgrandjuryclientsoftheirrightsandrespondstosubpoenasonbehalfofcompaniesandindividuals.Shehasalsosuccessfullyassistedvictimsasserttheirrightsinstatecourtandobtainrestitutionawards.Inasimilarvein,shehasconductedinternalinvestigationsforcompaniesandtribalgovernmentstoinvestigateemployeesaccusedofcriminalmisconduct. Givenherbackgroundworkingforagovernmentalagency,MichellehasalsoassistedclientswithnavigatingArizona'sregulatorylaws,includinglawsimpactingpoliticalactioncommittees,commercialvehicledealers,andprofessionals.Inthiscontext,shehassuccessfullydefendedcompaniesandindividualsaccusedofviolatingthoseregulationsbeforetheArizonaBoardofAccountancyandtheDepartmentofTransportation,ExecutiveHearingOffice. Finally,Michelleregularlyassistsbusinessesrespondtodatabreachesinvolvingunauthorizedaccesstoemployeeorclientpersonalinformation.Shehelpsbusinessesdeterminetheirnotificationobligationsunderapplicablestateandfederallawandprovideassurancetoaffectedindividualsthattheresponsetotheincidenthasbeenappropriatelyhandled.Astowebsitesanddataprocessingagreements,shecanefficientlyensurethattheycomplywiththeworldwidepatchworkofprivacylaws.

Lawrence E. Wilk - Shareholder

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Attorney
Shareholder

Lisa I. Streu

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Attorney

Lisapracticesintheareasofconstructiondefect,propertydamage,insurancecoverage,andconstructionlaw.Shehasexperiencedefendingclientsthroughthelitigationprocessincludingrepresentationatmediations,arbitrations,andtrials.Lisahasextensiveexperienceanalyzinginsurancepoliciesaswellasnegotiatingconstructioncontracts.Shehasrepresenteddevelopers,generalcontractors,andsubcontractors. BeforejoiningJaburgWilk,sheworkedatinsurancedefensefirmsinPhoenix,Arizona. ProfessionalExperience Member,StateBarofArizona Director,MaricopaCountyBarAssociation,ConstructionLawSection,2018-present Director,ArizonaAssociationofDefenseCounsel,2018-present PracticeAreas Construction

Lisa M. Paine

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Partner

Maria Crimi Speth - Shareholder

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Partner
Shareholder

Mark Bogard

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Partner

Mervyn Braude

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Partner

MervynBraudeisadivorcelawyerwithextensiveknowledgeandmorethantwodecadesoffamilylawexperience;heisanadvocateforprotectingchildrenfromabusiveandundesirablesituations.AsaStateofArizonaBoardCertifiedFamilyLawSpecialist,Mervynhastheknowledgeandexperiencetohelppeoplewhoarestrugglingthroughdivorcesandcustodydisputesbykeepinghisclientsapprisedoftheirrightssotheycanmakewellinformeddecisionsduringthisdifficultperiodoftheirlife.Mervynhasexpertiseinallfacetsoffamilylawincludingchildcustody,spousalsupport,childsupport,visitationrights,grandparentsvisitationrights,paternity,premaritalagreementsandalimony. Heknowsthatlitigationcanbeemotionallytaxingandoftenexpensive,soMervynencourageshisclientstoconsideralternativemethodsofdisputeresolution,includingmediation,arbitrationandothernon-traditionalmethods.MervynisafeearbitrationcommitteememberwiththeStateBarofArizona.Hehasbeenhiredtomediateforotherattorneysinanefforttocalmandresolvedivorceandcustodydisputes.Heusesalogicalapproachtogetpeoplefocusedonwhatisreallyimportantandwhatcanbeletgo. ProfessionalExperience ArizonaStateBarBoardCertifiedFamilyLawSpecialist 2010SouthwestSuperlawyer-FamilyLaw QualifiedasanattorneyinSouthAfricain1982 LecturedlawattheUniversityofCapeTowninSouthAfrica PracticedmilitarylawinSouthAfricafortwoyearsbeforebeinglicensedtopracticelawinArizonain1988 Combinesexperienceinbusinessplanningandlitigationtoresolvecomplexproblemsattendanttofamilylawcases Encouragesclientstoconsideralternativemethodsofdisputeresolution,includingmediation,arbitration,andothernon-traditionalmethods TaughtlawattheUniversityofPhoenix Member,StateBarofArizonaFeeArbitration

Micalann C. Pepe

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Partner

Micalannisaco-authorandcontributortopublicationsfocusingondevelopmentsininsurancelawfortheDefenseResearchInstitute,TheClaims&LitigationManagementAlliance,ABATIPS,andotherprofessionalgroups.MicalannwaschosenasaparticipantintheinauguralclassoftheAADC's"LadderDown"programwhichfocusedonhoningleadership,businessdevelopment,andmentoringskillsforwomenlawyers.

Michelle L. Hogan

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Partner

MichelleHoganisaformerfraudprosecutorfortheArizonaAttorneyGeneral'sOfficeandanexperiencedlitigatorwhofocusesonrepresentingbusinesses,organizations,andindividualsincomplexcommerciallitigation,whitecollardefense,andprivacymatters.Michelleleveragesherinvestigativeandanalyticalskillsandexperiencetocraftwinninglitigationstrategyindefendingwhitecollarclientsagainstcivilandcriminalchargesandtolitigatecomplexcommercialdisputes. Inthewhite-collardefensecontext,Michellehasadvisedandrepresentedclientsinsuccessfullydefendingchargesleviedbyfederal,state,andmunicipalgovernmentagencies.Michelleadvisesgrandjuryclientsoftheirrightsandrespondstosubpoenasonbehalfofcompaniesandindividuals.Shehasalsosuccessfullyassistedvictimsasserttheirrightsinstatecourtandobtainrestitutionawards.Inasimilarvein,shehasconductedinternalinvestigationsforcompaniesandtribalgovernmentstoinvestigateemployeesaccusedofcriminalmisconduct. Givenherbackgroundworkingforagovernmentalagency,MichellehasalsoassistedclientswithnavigatingArizona'sregulatorylaws,includinglawsimpactingpoliticalactioncommittees,commercialvehicledealers,andprofessionals.Inthiscontext,shehassuccessfullydefendedcompaniesandindividualsaccusedofviolatingthoseregulationsbeforetheArizonaBoardofAccountancyandtheDepartmentofTransportation,ExecutiveHearingOffice. Finally,Michelleregularlyassistsbusinessesrespondtodatabreachesinvolvingunauthorizedaccesstoemployeeorclientpersonalinformation.Shehelpsbusinessesdeterminetheirnotificationobligationsunderapplicablestateandfederallawandprovideassurancetoaffectedindividualsthattheresponsetotheincidenthasbeenappropriatelyhandled.Astowebsitesanddataprocessingagreements,shecanefficientlyensurethattheycomplywiththeworldwidepatchworkofprivacylaws. ProfessionalExperience Member,StateBarofArizona

Michelle Ronan

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Partner

Mini Law

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School for Educational Professionals: Child Custody Impact on Schools, National Business Institute ( April 2020 )

Mitchell Reichman - Shareholder

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Shareholder

Molly Ison

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ASSISTANT

Natalie Mathews

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Partner

Nathan D. Meyer - Shareholder

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Shareholder

Neal H. Bookspan - Shareholder

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Shareholder

Nichole H. Wilk

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Partner

Norman S. Fulton, III

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Attorney

Philomena S. Patiño

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Attorney

Raquel Concholar

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ASSISTANT
Paralegal

Davidfocuseshispracticeinfamilylaw.Heassistsclientswithdivorces,childcustodyissues,post-decreemodifications,andpre-andpost-nuptialagreements.Davidisexperiencedwithhighconflictfamilylawmattersandhastriednumerouscases.Hehasparticularexpertisewhendealingwithissuesrelativetochildrenbothduringdissolutionandissuesthatariseafteraclient'sdivorceorestablishmentmatter.Davidpassionatelyadvocatesforwhatmattersmosttohisclientsandbuildsastrategic,customgameplanforeach.Hetakesprideinthedetailsandgenuinelycaresforhisclientsandthebestinterestsoftheirchildren.Whilehisprimarilypracticeisfamilylaw,DavidcontinuestohaveapassionforsportslawandteachesbothFamilyLawandSportsLawcoursesatASU'sCollegeofLaw.

Rhonda Barnett

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Paralegal

Roger L. Cohen - Shareholder

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Shareholder

Sandi Santiago

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ASSISTANT

Whenrepresentingmyfamilylawclients,mygoalistoachievethebestpossibleresultssothattheycanmoveontothenextphaseoftheirliveswithaplanforthemselvesandfortheirchildren,andthefinancialsecuritytheyneed.Myexperiencespansabroadrangeoffamilylawmatters,includingdivorce,complexpropertyanddebtdivision,businessvaluations,prenuptialandpostnuptialagreements,spousalmaintenance,childsupport,communitypropertyissuesinestateplanning,mediation/arbitration,parentingtimeandlegaldecision-makingissues,andpost-decreedisputes. Ialwaysfocusonmakingthefamilycourtprocesslessstressfulformyclientsasitisoftenasignificantlifetransition.Wheneverpossible,Iprefertoresolveissueswithoutlitigation,becauseitislessexpensiveandlessdisruptive.Sometimes,however,aggressiveactionandlitigationisnecessarytoachieveaclient'sgoalsandobjectives.Inthosecases,Ihavetheskills,theexperience,thebestteam,andthemosteffectiveresourcesatmydisposaltoaccomplishmyclients'goals.Whenhiringmeforacomplexmatter,yougetmorethanjustoneprofessional.Wehaveanetworkofprofessionals,includingtax,financial,realestate,businessvaluation,andmentalhealthprofessionalswhoworkwithmeandassistmyclientsastheymovethroughtheprocess. WhileIbeganmylegalpracticeinNewYorkCity,whereIpracticedcomplexcommercialandrealestatelitigation,IchosefamilylawandJaburgWilktobeabletofocusmoreonindividualclients.Now,Ihavetheprivilegeofmakingalife-changingdifferenceformyclientseverytimeIpickupthephone,stepintotheoffice,orwalkintoacourtroom.

Savannah Boyd

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ASSISTANT

Stephanie Zink

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ASSISTANT

Suzanna Morales

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Paralegal

Thomas Moring

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Partner