News, Events and Firm Highlights

Welcome to the Burch & Cracchiolo News, Events and Highlights page where you will find current and archived information about our law firm.

NEWS


Ask the Legal Professionals, Phoenix Business Journal, April 27, 2012

April 27, 2012 - Q & A with Mike Dulberg ...more

Millennials changing dynamics, technology in workplace

April 20, 2012 - Premium content from Phoenix Business Journal by Jennifer A. Johnson, Reporter ...more

Eighteen Attorneys at Burch & Cracchiolo named among Top in Arizona by Southwest Super Lawyers

April 13, 2012 - Five Associates named Rising Stars ...more

Three Burch & Cracchiolo attorneys receive 2012 Top Lawyers ranking

March 28, 2012 - Veteran shareholders honored by Arizona Business Magazine ...more

Ask the Legal Professionals, Phoenix Business Journal, March 23, 2012

March 23, 2012 - Q & A with Mike Dulberg ...more

Ask the Legal Professionals, Phoenix Business Journal, February 24, 2012

February 24, 2012 - Mike Dulberg comments on construction industry issues ...more

Burch & Cracchiolo Attorney Joins Primerus Board of Directors

February 07, 2012 - David M. Villadolid elected to international board of independent law firms ...more

Ask the Legal Professionals, Phoenix Business Journal, January 27, 2012

January 27, 2012 - Commercial Construction ...more

Burch & Cracchiolo supports City of Phoenix Inauguration Ceremony & Lodestar Day Resource Center

January 10, 2012 - Soap made by formerly homeless symbolic of "Fresh New Day" in Phoenix ...more

Burch & Cracchiolo receives Outstanding Service Award at 2011 Primerus Annual Conference

December 19, 2011 - Firm recognized for commitment to organization's mission ...more

Burch & Cracchiolo receives Best Lawyers ranking by US News Media Group

November 28, 2011 - Law firm recognized in Top Tier for 2nd consecutive year ...more

Wendi A. Sorensen joins Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A.

October 24, 2011 - Litigation Attorney Brings 27 Years of Experience ...more

Kenneth Januszewski joins Burch & Cracchiolo

October 10, 2011 - Litigator tried Arizona's first Construction Defect Class Action Suit ...more

Clare H. Abel Honored by Arizona State University

September 29, 2011 - Burch & Cracchiolo Shareholder receives Outstanding Service to the College of Law Award ...more

Frank Haze Burch elected to Maricopa County Bar Association Hall of Fame

September 06, 2011 - Burch & Cracchiolo Co-founder named as Pioneer in the Practice of Law in the Valley ...more

Cheryl K. Walsh named Shareholder at Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A.

July 25, 2011 - “Cheryl brings tremendous value to her clients and to the Firm,” said Firm president, Ed Bull. “Her experience in business and in the community is invaluable and she brings unique skills in dealing with the media and difficult crisis situations clients may face, particularly in these difficult economic times. We are proud to welcome her as a shareholder.” ...more

Burch & Cracchiolo cleaned out the closets!

June 13, 2011 - Employees collected business clothes to support Dress for Success and the Salvation Army ...more

Ten Attorneys from Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. named Super Lawyers

May 31, 2011 - The law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. announced that ten attorneys have been named by Southwest Super Lawyers magazine as top attorneys in Arizona ...more

Paul F. Lazarus joins Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A

May 16, 2011 - Long time Valley attorney Paul F. Lazarus has joined the law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. Lazarus' practice will focus on personal injury, wrongful ...more

What Five Attributes Do You Look for in an Associate in Consideration of Partnership in Your Firm?

May 01, 2011 - Attorney at Law Magazine ...more

Mark J. Robens joins Burch & Cracchiolo

April 28, 2011 - The law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo is pleased to announce that Mark J. Robens has joined the firm's Family Law practice group. ...more

Burch & Cracchiolo Attorney, Clare H. Abel, honored by Martindale-Hubbell

April 27, 2011 - Valley attorney and real estate specialist, Clare H. Abel, has been named as a Pre-eminent Woman Lawyer, placing her among the top 5% of women lawyers ...more

Jennifer A. Boldi joins Burch & Cracchiolo

April 25, 2011 - The law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo is pleased to announce that Jennifer A. Boldi has joined the firm in the Construction Law and Commercial Litigation ...more

Cheryl Walsh joins Burch & Cracchiolo

April 18, 2011 - Long time Valley attorney and high-stakes communication specialist, Cheryl K. Walsh, has joined the law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. ...more

FIRM HIGHLIGHTS


B&C Wins Over $1.1 Million in Jury Trial on Behalf of Deepwater Divers

May 03, 2012 - breach of contract case ...more

Burch & Cracchiolo Assists Murder Victim’s Family in Honoring Son’s Life

December 15, 2011 - Proposed legislation would require service workers have background checks ...more

Burch & Cracchiolo Recovers Millions for Victims of Fraud

November 21, 2011 - Ponzi scheme case settled after 2 years of litigation ...more

Burch & Cracchiolo Represents Superintendent of Education in High-Profile Constitutional Challenge

September 12, 2011 - Hearing regarding constitutional issues for public education system ...more

B&C Wins Arbitration in David vs. Goliath Case

July 04, 2011 - In July 2011, Burch & Cracchiolo attorney, Ralph D. Harris, successfully arbitrated a real-life example of David vs. Goliath. Representing the franchisee of a hotel chain, Ralph took on one of the world's largest media companies with more than $2 billion in revenues worldwide ...more

B&C Lands $1.5 Million Jury Verdict in Vicarious Liability Case against Shooter’s Employer

July 03, 2011 - In April 2011, Burch & Cracchiolo attorneys, Bryan Murphy and Clarissa Reiman, along with paralegal, LaDonna Gaut, were successful in securing a verdict ...more

Two Week Jury Trial Ends in Victory for Employer

July 02, 2011 - B&C attorney, Brian Kaven, along with paralegal, Paula Chapman, successfully defended an employer against claims by an employee of management retaliation under Title VII ...more

B&C Attorneys Help Mom Protect her Children

July 01, 2011 - Attorneys, Melissa Iyer and Cheryl Walsh recently assisted a mother to finalize her divorce while ensuring that her estranged ex-husband would not have any interaction with the couple's two daughters ...more

EVENTS


Burch & Cracchiolo Employees Climb to Conquer Cancer

April 06, 2012 - Event Marks 13 Years of Participation in American Cancer Society Fundraiser ...more

Burch & Cracchiolo and RiskNomics to host seminar on “What’s New in Construction Law”

January 05, 2012 - January 27th event to feature update on laws and developments that affect the construction industry ...more

Burch & Cracchiolo Teams Up for Maggie’s Place

November 15, 2011 - Annual employee community service project helps single mothers ...more

Burch & Cracchiolo Shareholders Sworn In to U.S. Supreme Court Bar

October 24, 2011 - Ed Bull and Clare Abel Participate in ASU's School of Law Alumni Event in Washington, D.C. ...more

Martha Patrick will present to Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants

October 18, 2011 - Burch & Cracchiolo Certified Tax Specialist Addresses IRS Representation ...more

Succession Planning and Wealth Preservation Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Family Owned Businesses

August 03, 2011 - Own a business? Do you have a succession plan? Who will be your successor? Will you sell to family, employees or a third party? How do you prepare your company for that important transition? ...more

Charity Board Service: Doing What’s Right and Lawful

August 02, 2011 - Serving on a nonprofit board comes with important responsibilities and fiduciary duties. B&C is a founding member of Charity Board Advisors, formed by a group of professionals devoted ...more

Multimedia


New EEOC Guidelines Could Require Background Checks for Job Applicants with Criminal Records

May 04, 2012 - AZFamily.com -- PHOENIX -- New employment guidelines just implemented nationwide could change the way companies look at potential hires with criminal records. ...more

KJZZ 91.5 FM: Few remedies for renters living in foreclosure properties

December 16, 2011 - Weston Phippen quotes Burch and Cracchiolo attorney and real estate specialist, Clare H. Abel ...more

Fox 10 Phoenix: Surgery to Remove Brain Tumor Restores Patient’s Sight

April 18, 2011 - Doctors at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix restore a man's vision after removing a brain tumor the size of a golf ball ...more