Aug15
In July, Alicyn Freeman, Jathan McLaughlin, and Jessica Kokal presented a Deposition College with a session on Identifying Conflicts for an insurance company in the Seattle, Washington area.…
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Jun26
Kelley Jancaitis accepts pro bono appointment on behalf of unemployment benefit claimant
Appellate specialist Kelley Jancaitis recently accepted an appointment by the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One to serve as pro bono counsel for a claimant pursuing special action review of an Arizona Department of Economic Security unemployment board decision. The appointment was made as part of the Arizona Court of Appeals Pro Bono Program, the goal of which is to provide pro bono counsel to self-represented parties in cases presenting an issue of first impression or some complexity warranting more developed briefing and argument.…
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Don Wilson accepted to the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
The Firm is proud to announce that Don Wilson was nominated and accepted to the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, the professional trade association of vetted and premier defense and corporate counsel and industry executives. The mission of the FDCC is to advance and sustain an equitable civil justice system now, and for future generations, through a community of trusted, leading and innovative industry legal professional by advancing the principles of integrity, professionalism, fair civil justice, intellectual capital, and fostering the trust and value of fellowship.…
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Leah Schachar accepted into the Bar Leadership Institute
Leah Schachar was accepted into the Bar Leadership Institute (BLI) class of 2021. The BLI is a competitive program that strives to train the next generation of Bar members and community leaders. Participants receive ongoing training and education, networking opportunities, and other skills aimed at increasing awareness and advocacy of the diverse communities in which they work, live and serve. Upon graduating from BLI, participants commit to one year of service in a State Bar section, professional association, or community organization.…
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Jathan McLaughlin recovered over $635,000 on behalf of his governmental client.
Jathan McLaughlin recovered over $635,000 on behalf of his governmental client, through enforcement of an administrative award. …
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Leanne Hay’s moot court team places first in Pacific Regionals
Law clerk Leanne Hay’s moot court team placed first in the pacific regional of the Jessup Moot Court Competition, which is widely considered the largest and most prestigious of the moot court competitions. She and her team from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law went undefeated, picking up awards for the second, fourth, and eighth best speaker in the competition, as well as fourth best written memorial. This is the second year in a row they have placed first in the region. They earned a spot at the highly competitive International Rounds, which was unfortunately cancelled due to the recent …
Read MoreFeb26
Alice Jones presents CLE on Arizona Appellate Law in 2020
On February 24, 2020, Alice presented to the Tucson Defense Bar at the Hotel Congress for their February CLE Luncheon. Her presentation, “What New in Appeals? Appellate Law in Arizona 2020,” covered recent opinions issued in 2019 and early 2020 by the Arizona Court of Appeals and Arizona Supreme Court that are applicable to civil litigators. She also discussed recent changes at the Arizona Court of Appeals and the Arizona Supreme Court as well as recent rule amendments. The Tucson Defense Bar was very welcoming and Alice enjoyed meeting several Tucson practitioners.…
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Jathan McLaughlin earns defense ruling at arbitration
Jathan McLaughlin successfully defended a client at arbitration in premises liability case where the Plaintiff asserted over $51,000 in medical specials. The arbitrator found that the Firm’s client was not liable and was entitled to recover its costs incurred in defending the suit. …
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Jathan McLaughlin presents CLE on the administrative hearing process
On June 27, 2019, Jathan McLaughlin presented an in-house CLE regarding the administrative hearing process in Arizona. The presentation covered how to represent licensed professionals in actions brought by Arizona’s administrative agencies before the Office of Administrative Hearings. Mr. McLaughlin discussed best practices for mitigating a client’s potential damages at the outset of an administrative matter, handling the administrative hearing, and appealing an adverse ruling to the Lower Court and the Court of Appeals. …
Read MoreMay15
Broening Oberg Woods & Wilson attorneys receive professional recognition from Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers identifies lawyers in a community who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in a practice area. The selection process involves peer nomination, independent review, and peer evaluations. We are proud to announce that several attorneys at the firm were recognized by Super Lawyers in 2019.
Jim Broening, Don Wilson and Bobby Sullivan were each selected by Super Lawyers for recognition in 2019.
Furthermore, Alicyn Freeman, Jathan McLaughlin, Michelle Donovan, Nicholas Scavio and Jason Kasting were each recognized by Super Lawyers as Arizona Rising Stars.
Congratulations to each of our distinguished attorneys.…
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