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Attorney Brian Schmidt Joins Firm
Published on February 3, 2012

Mr. Schmidt was born in New York and attended Marist College, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. Brian also attended the State University at New Paltz where he received a Master of Arts, with primary focus on biological sciences. Mr. Schmidt received his Juris Doctor degree in 1998…

Dennis Wilenchik and Becky Bartness in “Valentine’s Day” Feature for Arizona Foothills Magazine
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Dennis Wilenchik and Becky Bartness, the firm’s partners, are in a Valentine’s Day feature for Arizona Foothills Magazine called “Favorite Valley Couples Express Their Love.” (Their daughter, Caitlin, is also at the top of the website!)

2-1-12 Attorney General Tom Horne on Identity Theft
Published on February 2, 2012

Attorney General Tom Horne talks to Dennis Wilenchik about identity theft. Arizona has been the top state (or the runner-up) for identity theft for five years – but can we turn it around?

1-25-12 Education in Arizona
Published on January 30, 2012

Arizona places 44th in the nation for education and we’re tired of hearing about it – so what can we do? Dennis and Jack talk to Spokesperson for the Arizona Department of Education Andrew Lefevre, Director of Basis Charter Schools Dr. Michael Block, and Manager of Training Recruiting for Fry’s…

Firms Wins Motion for Summary Judgment Defending Homeowner from Bank Deficiency
Published on January 28, 2012

Wilenchik and Bartness won a motion for summary judgment defending a homeowner from the bank’s claim to a $350,000 deficiency after his home was foreclosed on. Wilenchik and Bartness argued that the Mueller ruling, which was handed down by the Court of Appeals a week before argument, precluded the action….

1-18-11 – State Treasurer Doug Ducey
Published on January 18, 2012

Dennis talks to State Treasurer Doug Ducey about the Governor’s proposal to buy back the capitol buildings before the 100 year anniversary of the state, weighs in on the temporary sales tax, and discusses whether tax loopholes are costing the state.

1-11-12 Is the Economy Recovering?
Published on January 12, 2012

Dennis Wilenchik talks to Arizona bank officers Dave Ralston – CEO of Bank of Arizona and Stephen P. Haggard – President and CEO of Metro Phoenix Bank along with Paul Hickman – President of The Arizona Bankers Association about local economic growth, lending, housing and the financial health of doing…

1-4-12 Elder Abuse with Tom Horne
Published on January 4, 2012

Dennis Wilenchik talks to State Attorney General Tom Horne as well as the local head of the AARP David Mitchell and elder rights attorney Jim Fassold about problems with elderly abuse, exploitation and neglect.

12-28-11 Politics and Today’s Youth
Published on December 28, 2011

Jack Wilenchik talks to three ASU students about where young people stand on today’s issues. Happy Holidays from Legal-ease!

Happy Holidays from Wilenchik and Bartness!
Published on December 23, 2011