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At a Glance
| Firm | Jaburg Wilk |
| Founded | 1984, as a three-attorney boutique bankruptcy practice (per the firm) |
| Office | 1850 N. Central Ave., Ste. 1200, Phoenix, AZ 85004 |
| Firm size | 25–50 attorneys, roughly 80 employees total, per the firm |
| Focus (this profile) | Intellectual property litigation — trademark infringement, copyright disputes, and trade secret misappropriation |
| Distinctive edge | Grew from a three-lawyer bankruptcy boutique into a 25-50 attorney multi-practice firm over four decades, with a documented philanthropic program |
Sources: jaburgwilk.com (firm website), Avvo, JD Supra firm profile. Compiled July 2026.
Origin
Four Decades From a Three-Lawyer Bankruptcy Shop
Jaburg Wilk started in 1984 as a boutique bankruptcy law firm with three attorneys and has grown alongside Arizona for four decades into a 25-to-50-attorney, multi-practice firm employing nearly 80 people, per its own materials. Intellectual property is now one of more than 20 practice areas the firm lists, alongside business organizations, litigation, family law, and real estate — a growth trajectory the firm frames explicitly as tied to its home state’s development.
Practice
Litigation-Capable IP, Led by a 37-Year Practitioner
The firm’s IP practice, led principally by Maria Crimi Speth, handles trademark infringement defense, copyright disputes (including software, training materials, books, and photographs), and trade secret misappropriation in both state and federal courts, per the firm’s site. Speth, licensed for 37 years per her Avvo profile, focuses her practice on intellectual property, internet law, and commercial litigation representing clients nationwide, assisting businesses in protecting trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Aaron Keith Haar, a second IP attorney at the firm, advises clients on procuring and enforcing intellectual property rights, with a particular emphasis on trademark matters.
Track Record
No Published, Itemized IP Results List
Awesome Attorneys did not identify a published, itemized case-result table for the firm’s IP litigation practice. As with most business and IP litigation, settlement terms in this area are frequently confidential, which likely explains the absence of a public results page.
Client Voice
Not Independently Documented for the IP Practice Specifically
Awesome Attorneys did not identify published client testimonials specific to Jaburg Wilk’s intellectual property department as distinct from the firm’s broader practice. This is a gap in available public sourcing for this specific department, not a reflection of overall firm reputation.
Community
An Unusually Well-Documented Philanthropic Record
Jaburg Wilk stands out in this category for the specificity of its community involvement. The firm states it has contributed a quarter million dollars toward construction of the Jewish Community Center, supported soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan through an “adoption” program, and founded the Jaburg & Wilk Foundation in 2007. The firm also runs an internal “Jeans for Charity” campaign in which employees select a local charity to support each month, per its own site — a level of documented, ongoing civic involvement that most firms in this directory’s coverage so far do not publish in comparable detail.
Recognition
No IP-Specific Peer Award Independently Identified
Awesome Attorneys did not identify a Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, or Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating specific to the firm’s IP attorneys as of the research date. Speth’s 37 years of practice and her stated nationwide client base are independently referenced on her Avvo profile, though Avvo listings reflect self-reported bio information rather than a third-party peer evaluation.
Arizona Legal Backdrop
Trademark and Trade Secret Claims Under Arizona Law
While patent and copyright infringement suits must be filed in federal court, trademark disputes can sometimes proceed under Arizona’s own trademark statutes (A.R.S. Title 44, Chapter 12) in addition to federal Lanham Act claims, and trade secret misappropriation claims can be brought under Arizona’s adoption of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (A.R.S. § 44-401 et seq.) — giving Arizona businesses a state-law option not available for patent or copyright disputes. This is general information, not legal advice.
Awesome Attorneys Assessment
A Genuine Growth Story, With Real Documentation Gaps at the Department Level
Jaburg Wilk’s IP practice benefits from the institutional backing of a firm with a well-documented four-decade growth story and an unusually specific, verifiable philanthropic record — a genuine differentiator in this category. Its lead IP attorney brings nearly four decades of practice and a nationwide client base. The honest gap: Awesome Attorneys could not independently verify IP-specific client results, reviews, or peer-review recognition distinct from the firm’s overall reputation. For a business facing a trademark, copyright, or trade secret dispute that wants a mid-size firm with both litigation depth and a documented community record, Jaburg Wilk is a reasonable firm to interview.
Methodology & Sourcing
This profile was researched and written independently by Awesome Attorneys’ editorial team in July 2026. Primary source: the firm’s own website (jaburgwilk.com), including its intellectual property practice page. Secondary sources: Avvo and a JD Supra firm profile. Jaburg Wilk did not commission, pay for, or pre-approve this article.
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