Law Blog

PHOENIX, Ariz. (11/15/2021) – The law firm of Jaburg Wilk was pleased to be a couture sponsor at Dress for Success Phoenix’s recent in-person VIP Fashion Night Out. Dress for Success has suited more than 15,000 women since their inception in 2009 with a value of more than $2.7 million dollars. They actively collaborate with agencies to assist women to beco...

There are many facets to success. The road is different depending on your profession, but in all situations, it involves opportunity and preparation, as well as timing and hard work. The preparation and hard work count as investing in yourself and your future. Preparation makes the hard work look easier to those on the outside. It’s the investment in yourself. So...

Thinking about celebrating is inspired by my wife, who has a big birthday tomorrow. We have made special plans with people we care about. In these times it would have been easy to not do so, have a quiet moment with immediate family, and move on. But, when you do that, time keeps marching forward and you’ve missed an opportunity. The opportunity missed is the cha...

In our scattered multitasking world focus still matters. Our brains aren’t built to do multiple things at once, at least not well. This is a problem when we have tasks or projects requiring focus and attention. You probably have tools or processes you use to try and focus. This may include closing your office door, putting your phone on "do not disturb", or doing...

We live in a world of entrenched people and positions. Right now, you may be thinking of politics and similar high-level issues, but I am not. I’m considering this on a day-to-day level in relation to your work and personal lives in how you deal with people on any topic. For me it’s about my clients and whom I have to deal with on their behalf. I certainly deal...

Delivering outstanding advice to your client or customer is what you should strive for. My firm has defined its culture and “Deliver Outstanding Legal Advice” is fundamental #1 of the JW Way. Without this, nothing else we do matters because this is central to why clients hire us. The same is true of your clients or customers no matter the nature of your busine...

There has been a good amount of commentary regarding Arizona House Bill 2617, which amends the Arizona Homestead Statute, and related statutes, effective January 1, 2022. Despite what appears to be the consensus, the Bill is not primarily anti-consumer, and has significant redeeming qualities. On the other hand, the statutory amendments raise a host of new question...

1. Make sure you have what you need from the start Take advantage of all information needed to collect at the time the loan is made or the services are provided, including obtaining a security interest in collateral. Remember, the borrower or customer wants your money or services and will be cooperative at this point. Information to obtain at this time includes soc...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (September 28, 2021) - The law firm of Jaburg Wilk announced that Philomena “Mena” Patiño joined the firm as an attorney in its family law group. Before joining Jaburg Wilk, Mena represented clients in family law matters at Scottsdale family law firm. She has represented clients with divorces, child custody issues, and post-decree modificati...

I recently heard someone on a podcast say part of why he thinks his children have grown up to be good young adults included ingraining in them the idea of “doing the right thing, even if it sucks.” Many times, doing the right thing is easy (and some people still choose doing the wrong thing). Other times it is hard. In my work, an example is when a calendaring ...