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Beginning in 2014, I wrote about needing an annual check-up.  Many of you read those blog posts about an annual checkup for you and, if you have one, your business. This does not involve the doctor, but it does involve all the other professionals in your personal and business life. Based on the positive feedback I’ve received, this now an annual tradition. Some...

JW Way Fundamental #21: Invest in Relationships  "Get to know clients, co-workers, and peers on a personal level. Understand others and what is important to them. Strong relationships are beneficial to all parties."We all know that investing in relationships is important. But wisely choosing those relationships worth investing in is equally important. I rece...

JW Way Fundamental #3: Clarify and Manage Expectations "Establish mutually agreeable expectation as to the time, expense, and goals of every engagement. Let people know what to expect and when. Ensure clarity by reviewing goals, action items, responsibilities, and dues dates to ensure expectations are understood."We are all familiar with the following scenario...

JW Way Fundamental #23: Always remember that we are in business to serve our clients' profitably.  "The happier our clients are the more likely we are to get paid. Pay attention to billings and to receivables. There is no need to apologize for making money. The goal of every engagement is happy clients AND paid bills."There are attorneys and firms that view t...

Preparation is everything. It makes things look easy and natural. In my world it is being prepared for a trial, closing of a transaction, oral argument, or the first meeting with a new client. People know when you are unprepared. When you’re prepared, they likely think you just know your stuff and don’t think about the time you put in to perform at that high le...

Many of us sit in place all day and work hard. This is bad for you both mentally and physically. When you’re focused on an important task or project, you are “on a roll” and stay in your chair, not even getting up to stretch or walk around. You know this is not good for you, but are you willing to try new steps to help yourself and lower your stress level? M...

Whether you are an owner, manager, employee, parent, child, or another role, the only thing you can control is yourself, which means your decisions and your actions. When you try to control more than that and if you are aware, you realize your overall lack of control.  Instead, you realize whatever you have put in motion is subject to the responses and reactions o...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (11/7/2022) Jaburg Wilk recently supported the 2022 Night of PAWSibilities fundraising event benefitting Gabriel’s Angels. Micalann C. Pepe, insurance law partner at Jaburg Wilk and Gabriel’s Angels Vice-Chair said “We are grateful for everyone’s generosity to our organization, especially after the impact the pandemic had on the children we s...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (10/28/2022) – The law firm of Jaburg Wilk was pleased to once again be a sponsor of the Child Crisis Arizona’s 2022 Lunch for Love. For 45 years Child Crisis Arizona has supported Arizona’s vulnerable children by providing emergency shelter, foster and adoption programs, Early Head Start programs, education for families, home visitation and c...

JW Way Fundamental #24: Maintain a healthy work life balance  “Stay happier, healthier and more productive by balancing your time between billable hours, marketing, community activities, family, friends, emotional/spiritual well-being and physical fitness.  The healthier you are, the more you will thrive personally and professionally.”As I sat down t...