Aug 11, 2020
How to Avoid Legal Issues in Business & LLCs w/ Attorney Jack Wilenchik
- BRT S01 EP 27 8-9-2020
Guest: Jack Wilenchik of Wilenchik And Bartness PC
Jack joins BRT to talk legal issues for business, potential lawsuits and why you need to be an LLC for protection. Running a business can have its legal pitfalls, from lawsuits to employee issues. Understand the power of incorporating with an LLC, how to protect yourself from lawsuits, and when to hire an attorney.
Bio: Jack D. Wilenchik
John “Jack” Wilenchik is a litigation and trial lawyer who handles cases in areas including business and employment law, civil rights, law enforcement, elections law, victim’s rights matters, and tax audits/deficiencies. He has been named to the national Superlawyers list of “Top Rated Attorneys” by Thomson Reuters. In 2018, he obtained the largest jury verdict in Mohave County history (at $8 million, including $1.77 million in punitive damages), which was also the largest punitive damages verdict for the state of Arizona in 2018 (and second largest verdict overall, among the largest verdicts in the last thirty years).
In 2017, the White House contacted him directly with the news that President Donald J. Trump had issued his first pardon, to Mr. Wilenchik’s client Joseph M. Arpaio, and to receive an official copy of the pardon on Mr. Arpaio’s behalf. Mr. Wilenchik practices in all Arizona state and federal courts, the Ninth and Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Supreme Court, and United States Tax Court. Some of his more notable cases have included:
- The “Gilbert 23” criminal case
- The Sheriff Joe criminal defense case and pardon (including appearances on MSNBC with Ali Velshi, CNN on Anderson Cooper 360, CNN with Ana Cabrera, HLN with Carol Costello, MSNBC regular broadcast)
- The “Tempe Squatter” case
- The Chris Simcox case (child victim’s counsel)
- The Kevin Vicente pitbull mauling (child victim’s counsel)
- The Hamilton High hazing case (criminal defense)
Mr. Wilenchik is committed to charity and pro bono work, both in his personal and professional life. He has taken on various cases and causes over the years on a pro bono basis, including a unique case on behalf of a child victim that reached the United States Supreme Court. In late 2016, Mr. Wilenchik authored a bill to protect child victims that was introduced to the Senate by United States Senators Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) as co-sponsors.
Mr. Wilenchik has hosted and co-produced several radio shows, including the “Legal-ease” and “Ripoff Report” radio shows, which aired for years on KFNX 1100 AM. He loves movies and entertainment, and is an avid salsa/country dancer. He sits on the board for a movie production company whose staff has produced a number of major films including “John Wick.”
Founded in 1991 by Dennis Wilenchik and Becky Bartness, the law firm of Wilenchik and Bartness provides high level litigation services to a select group of clients. They have since been joined by their son Jack Wilenchik and a team of highly skilled, passionate litigators.
Dennis Wilenchik is rated Martindale-Hubbell AV®-Preeminent™, the highest rating available under the Martindale Hubbell rating system, and he is listed in the national Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. He is a nationally certified civil trial and civil practice advocate with the National Board of Trial Advocacy and is licensed in all Arizona and Texas state and federal courts, New York state courts, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
Becky Bartness is rated Martindale-Hubbell AV®-Preeminent™ and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers. She was a real estate specialist for over 15 years and also practices commercial arbitration and mediation. Ms. Bartness is licensed to practice law in all Arizona state and federal courts and the Ninth Circuit.
Jack Wilenchik has been named to the national Superlawyers list of “Top Rated Attorneys” by Thomson Reuters, and in 2018 he obtained the largest jury verdict in Mohave County history (among the top 30 largest verdict in Arizona history). Mr. Wilenchik practices in all Arizona state and federal courts, the Ninth and Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Supreme Court, and United States Tax Court. See here for more information.
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