Phoenix, Arizona (May 5, 2025) – Phoenix law firm Jaburg Wilk has twenty two attorneys named as either 2026 Southwest Super Lawyers or 2026 Rising Star. The 2026 listing of Southwest Super Lawyers Includes fourteen partners – Neal Bookspan – Real Estate; Mervyn Braude – Family Law; Roger Cohen – Business Litigation; Ian Fischer – Civil Litigation, Defense; Lauren Garner – Estate and Trust Litigation; Laurence Hirsch – Family Law; Nathan D. Meyer – Insurance Coverage; Thomas Moring – Real Estate; Micalann Pepe – Insurance Coverage; Mitchell Reichman – Family Law; Michelle Ronan – Estate and Probate; Maria Crimi Speth – Intellectual Property Litigation; David Uffens – Family Law; and Lawrence Wilk – Business Bankruptcy.
Lauren Garner was also recognized as one of the Top 25 Women Arizona Super Lawyers in 2026.
To be considered for Rising Star recognition, attorneys are either under the age of forty or have been practicing for less than 10 years. Eight Jaburg Wilk attorneys were named as 2026 Southwest Rising Star. Emma Freeburg – Employment & Labor Law; Michelle Hogan – Employment & Labor Law; Brian Merdinger – Family Law; Philomena “Mena” Patino – Family Law; Ilya Prokopets – Family Law; David Schmidt – Insurance Coverage; Alden Thomas – Employment & Labor Law; and Corrinne “Cori” Viola – Employment & Labor Law.
Super Lawyer recognition is limited to the top 5% of attorneys in Arizona and top 2.5% of Arizona attorneys to be selected as a Rising Star. The selection process combines nomination, peer evaluations, and independent research. Candidates are evaluated on twelve indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.
For more information contact Brenda Edwards at [email protected] or visit www.superlawyers.com.
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