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What do people remember? Think of a favorite song. What about it makes you listen? Probably a distinctive element like a catchy riff or lyric. It sticks in your head. Making your case to a judge or jury, a pitch to a potential client or that short time you have when making your elevator speech is the same.  The distinctive riff is an easy to remember sen...

Yeager v. State Farm Mut. Auto Ins. Co., 2017 WL 491121 (Ariz. App. February 7, 2017) Memorandum Decision, a declaratory judgment action, the Arizona Court of Appeals rejected an Insured’s argument that she could stack UIM coverage’s in separate policies issued by the same Insurer. The Insured was involved in a single accident, but argued she made...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (06/1/2017) – Maria Speth was named to the Board of Directors of the YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix.   Speth, an IP attorney and shareholder at Jaburg Wilk said “The mission of YWCA – eliminating racism and empowering women – aligns with my values perfectly.   I am excited to join their board and help support Arizona women.&rdqu...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (06/1/2017) – The law firm of Jaburg Wilk announced that Stephanie Fierro joined the firm as a partner in their business law group. Stephanie assists clients with general business and corporate representation, employment law, business planning, estate planning and probate. Before joining Jaburg Wilk, Stephanie represented business clients at Radix...

Have a viewpoint. Stand for something. If you don't, you stand for nothing at all.  We don't have to agree with others all of the time. But when you don't, be respectful. Agree to disagree. You learn more from dialogue with someone you don't agree with than with someone you agree with.   Plus, none of us are right all of the time. If someo...

Preliminary Lien Notices “Prelims” should always be given (usually necessary for perfecting lien, bond and stop notice claims) Send within twenty (20) days of first day materials/labor furnished (“20-day notices/prelims”). (A.R.S. § 33-992.01(C)) Must send to Owner [regardless of direct contract], construction lender, and “person with whom contracted”...

On May 23, 2017, the Arizona Industrial Commission issued a new FAQ concerning Arizona’s new paid sick time law (the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act). The new FAQ attempts to address many of the issues that were not previously addressed in the Industrial Commission’s FAQ. We will explain the following Q&A and detail four key areas of concern if an Arizo...

Jaburg Wilk’s family law group supports Ronald McDonald House Charities. On May 23, family law attorneys and team members from Jaburg Wilk, along with a few other volunteers, prepared a “Meals that Heals” dinner for families staying at the Cambridge location of the Ronald McDonald House in Phoenix. The law firm also collected and delivered cleaning supplies f...

American Family Mut. Ins. Co. v. Verdugo, 2017 WL 2211275 (9th Cir. 2017) Memorandum Decision, a coverage case arising from a homeowners policy, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed an Arizona District Court’s holding that an Abuse Exclusion precluded coverage for derivative negligence claims against Insured’s who allegedly failed to preven...

Last week I spoke to the need for continuous self-improvement. Part of that is continually learning throughout your lifetime.   I have mentioned before that my firm has The JW Way, which encapsulates the firm’s unique culture. JW  Way fundamental 17 is “Be relentless about continuous improvement.” This fundamental speaks to being a “lif...