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Ariz. Justices Say Ride-Hail Fees Aren’t ‘Transaction-Based’
Published on August 6, 2020

Jack Wilenchik, who represented Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio in an Amicus Brief, spoke with Law360 about the decision. See full story HERE.

Phoenix officer accused of physically assaulting woman during arrest
Published on July 15, 2020

“Twenty seconds after a Phoenix police officer pulled over Mariah Valenzuela, he took her body down on a parking lot and later slammed her against a car, bruising her face and head.” See full story HERE. FOX 10 Article: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/woman-says-phoenix-police-officer-badly-hurt-her-during-a-traffic-stop

State Court Judge finds that Phoenix Violated the Arizona Constitution with Hefty Tax Subsidy to Private Developer: Dennis I. Wilenchik affiliated with Wilenchik & Bartness assisted with the leadership of General Counsel Jon Riches and Goldwater Institute’s American Freedom Network provided pro bono assistance to advance this case.
Published on June 22, 2020

An Arizona judge ruled this afternoon that Phoenix officials violated the state Constitution when they gave millions of dollars in tax breaks to a private developer called Amstar to construct a 19-story building in the city’s downtown area. See full story HERE.

Dennis Wilenchik Calls Rep. David Cook Investigative Report a “Hitpiece”
Published on June 12, 2020

This morning, attorney Dennis Wilenchik sent a letter on behalf of Representative David Cook to members of the House Ethics Committee, responding to their “investigative report” concerning Rep. Cook. A copy of the letter (with minor typographical changes) can be viewed here. Mr. Wilenchik calls their report “little more than…

After years of court battles, Tempe ‘squatter’ preparing to vacate junkyard land worth nearly $2 million
Published on March 10, 2020

“After years of court battles, Tempe ‘squatter’ preparing to vacate junkyard land worth nearly $2 million” See full story HERE.

Dennis Wilenchik named one of Top 100 Lawyers in AZ 2020!
Published on March 5, 2020

  AZ BIG Media named Dennis Wilenchik as one of the top 100 lawyers in AZ for 2020! Click HERE for the full list.

Ninth Circuit Finds Arpaio Verdict Void After Pardon
Published on February 27, 2020

In a unanimous decision, a Ninth Circuit panel found that the guilty verdict against former Sheriff Joe Arpaio “has no legal consequences” in light of his Presidential pardon, granting the request made by his attorney Jack Wilenchik at oral argument in the case last fall. A copy of the Ninth…

Phoenix City Council Appoints John D. “Jack” Wilenchik to the Phoenix Historic Preservation and Heritage Commissions. February 20, 2019
Published on February 25, 2019

On February 20, 2019, the Phoenix City Council appointed John D. “Jack” Wilenchik to the Phoenix Historic Preservation Commission and the Phoenix Heritage Commission. The Phoenix Historic Preservation Commission has nine members. The Historic Preservation Commission works with the Phoenix City Council on matters of historic preservation, including but not…

Wilenchik & Bartness, P.C. announced as official legal counsel for the Arizona Republican party
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Wilenchik & Bartness, P.C. was recently appointed as the official legal counsel for the Arizona Republican party. Chairman Dr. Kelli Ward informed Dennis Wilenchik of the appointment. The Firm’s attorneys, including Managing Partner Dennis I. Wilenchik and John D. “Jack” Wilenchik, have represented the State of Arizona, Maricopa County, and…

March 1, 2019: Dennis I. Wilenchik Presents Webinar CLE on 30(b)(6) Depositions: Best Practices for Use of And Defending a company Representative
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The 30(b)(6) deposition is one of the most effective, but often under-utilized, tools available to a party in litigation. Deposition responses are binding for a company. Finding, choosing, preparing, and defending these depositions are crucial to the success of litigation. This 90-minute seminar will be Friday, March 1, 2019, 1;00…