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When I was younger, clichés such as “The days are long, but the years are short” kind of bugged me. As I aged, I learned that clichés are clichés because they generally are true for most people. I am reminded of how quickly time goes by each week when Shutterfly sends me an email with a few pictures and a subject line such as &ldquo...

Phoenix, AZ, (August 15, 2019) -- Jaburg Wilk is pleased to announce that 15 of their lawyers have been included in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning ...

Unlike patents and copyrights, obtaining a federally registered trademark requires (among other things) that applicants abide by the “lawful” use in commerce requirement. In other words, the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") will refuse to register trademarks used in connection with goods or services that are illegal under federal law....

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. Is Child Support or Spousal Maintenance Taxable as Income? The new federal tax law does not apply to divorce decrees that were signed prior to January 2, 2019. Spousal maintenance is s...

JW Way Fundamental #13: Embrace Diversity  "Celebrate our differences. Be aware of and address implicit bias. Be open to learning from others, regardless of their background or role. Be mindful that we make better decisions when we consider multiple perspectives. Hire, mentor, compensate, and promote based on merit.” Recently I started to read an articl...

JW Way Fundamental #17: Be Relentless about Continuous Improvement  "Be a lifetime learner and continually invest in your own education, both formally and informally. Be curious and never stop improving your legal, technical, and personal skills. Embrace change. Look for a better way." The principles of "continuous improvement" and "lifetime learning" are emb...

Lauren Garner, a partner at the law firm of Jaburg Wilk will speak on "Arizona Probate Court Settlement and Mediation" What: AzNEALA 16th Annual Symposium covering topics including ALTCS, Mental Health, New Arizona Probate Rules, Practice Management, Supportive Housing and Probate Court Settlement and Mediation Where: Desert Willow Conference Center, 4340 E Cotto...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (August 9, 2019).  Employees of the Phoenix law firm Jaburg Wilk supported Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona by collecting back to school supplies from their wish list for the second consecutive year. They collected binders, paper, notebooks, pens, pencils, earbuds, pencil cases, pocket folders and other supplies. Additionally, they raised more than ...

JW Way Fundamental #17: Be Relentless about Continuous Improvement  "Be a lifetime learner and continually invest in your own education, both formally and informally. Be curious and never stop improving your legal, technical, and personal skills. Embrace change. Look for a better way." This Fundamental recognizes that each of us is imperfect and in a generali...

JW Way Fundamental #11: Demonstrate Respect "Treat others with courtesy and dignity. Show respect by listening fully and actively, paying attention to your words and attitude. Give your undivided attention without interruptions." There are so many ways to show respect and an equal number to show disrespect.  Where should I start? A good place is with a number...