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Burch & Cracchiolo honors Cinnamon Robles as December Star Teacher

The law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. is proud to announce Cinnamon Robles as the December 2021 recipient of the “B&C Star Teacher Award.” Robles is an Ajo, Arizona raised first-grade teacher at San Simon School in Sells, AZ on the Tohono O’odham reservation. She is in her third year of teaching and was formerly teaching fourth grade English at Eisenhower Innovation Center in the Mesa Public School District.

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Casey Blais Talks Arizona Commercial Real Estate

Casey Blais from Burch & Cracchiolo stops by to talk about focusing his practice on Arizona Commercial Real Estate, the intricacies of zoning work, the outlook for the Arizona Market, and more!

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Juliana “Julie” K. Lauria joins Burch & Cracchiolo as Associate

Julie has joined the Firm as an associate. She is a recent Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law graduate who will focus her practice on employment law and litigation.

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Burch & Cracchiolo honors Kelly Batke as November Star Teacher

Burch & Cracchiolo is proud to announce Mr. Kelly Batke of Centennial Middle School has been named the November 2021 recipient of the “B&C Star Teacher Award.” Batke has been teaching special education students in 6th-8th grade students for 10 years. Centennial has an enrollment of 750 students and is located in the Kyrene School District.  The District covers portions of Tempe, Phoenix, Chandler and Guadalupe and serves over 15,000 students.

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Burch & Cracchiolo instrumental in national Humane Society of the United States win in Puppy Mill case

B&C partner Susie Ingold instrumental in big win for Humane Society of the United States case against a Puppy Mill operator

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Burch & Cracchiolo listed among US News & World Report 2022 Best Law Firms in America

Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. has achieved first-tier rankings in metro Phoenix in US News & World Report “Best Law Firms” rankings for 2022. The practice areas represented are Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Criminal Defense, Employment Law, Land Use & Zoning Law, Insurance Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Real Estate Law and Personal Injury Litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants.

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B&C SPONSORED PODCAST: Tonya MacBeth on how the Pandemic Impacted Divorced Families

Michael and Amy talk to the renowned family law attorney from Burch & Cracchiolo about the pandemic and how its impacted the nation’s divorce rate, as well as how separated households make parenting decisions surrounding COVID-19.

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29-year Educator Connie Starr honored as Star Teacher by Burch & Cracchiolo

Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. is proud to announce Connie Starr of Villa Montessori Charter School has been named the October 2021 recipient of the “B&C Star Teacher Award.” Starr has been teaching for 29 years.

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R.J. Bucky Slomski appointed to AZ State Bar Certified Legal Specialists Advisory Commission

R.J. Bucky Slomski appointed to AZ State Bar Certified Legal Specialists Advisory Commission

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Burch & Cracchiolo accepts 2021 Most Admired Companies Award

Burch & Cracchiolo accepts 2021 Most Admired Companies Award

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Clark L. Derrick named to AZ State Bar Board of Legal Specialization Criminal Law Advisory Commission

Clark L. Derrick named to AZ State Bar Board of Legal Specialization Criminal Law Advisory Commission

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Real Estate Lawyer Talks about the Commercial Real Estate Market

Andy Abraham of Burch & Cracchiolo, talks about the red-hot commercial real estate market, focusing on its sustainability and outlook.

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Burch & Cracchiolo sponsors new “AZ Big Podcast with Michael and Amy”

Burch & Cracchiolo sponsors new "AZ Big Podcast with Michael and Amy"!

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Afghan/Iraq Veteran honored as Star Teacher by Burch & Cracchiolo

The law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. is proud to announce MSG (R) Jeffrey Rice of Maryvale High School has been named the September 2021 recipient of the “B&C Star Teacher Award.” MSG Rice has been a JROTC instructor at Maryvale High School for 6 years.

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Burch & Cracchiolo named a 2021 Most Admired Company by AZ Business Magazine

Burch & Cracchiolo named a 2021 Most Admired Company by AZ Business Magazine

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Cancer Survivor honored as Star Teacher by Burch & Cracchiolo

The law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. is proud to announce Alicia Russell of Starlight Park Elementary School has been named the August 2021 recipient of the “B&C Star Teacher Award.” She teaches 4th grade and has been at teaching in the Cartwright Elementary School District for 16 years.

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24 Burch & Cracchiolo attorneys selected by Best Lawyers in America 2022

24 Burch & Cracchiolo attorneys selected by Best Lawyers in America 2022

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Susan Dana-Kobey AZ Business Magazine “Most Influential Women” video profile

Susan Dana-Kobey AZ Business Magazine "Most Influential Women" video profile

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B&C Updates Star Teacher Award program to honor schools with additional $250

The two-year old Burch & Cracchiolo “Star Teacher Award” program is getting an update this month as Valley students and teachers head back to school for the 2021-2022 school year. In addition to a Valley teacher being chosen each month to receive $500, the school where the educator teaches will receive an additional check for $250 to be used at their discretion.

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B&C’s Kathy Stoner Discusses What’s Next for HR in Wake of the Pandemic

B&C's Kathy Stoner Discusses What's Next for HR in Wake of the Pandemic

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Susan Dana-Kobey named to 2021 Most Influential Women in Business in Arizona

B&C Family Law attorney named to 2021 Most Influential Women in Business in Arizona

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Jennifer Delgado interview on ACLU board appointment for “The Greater Good”

Jennifer Delgado ACLU board appointment for "The Greater Good"

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Capitol Elementary School science and math teacher honored as B&C May Star Teacher

Trisha Thomas of Capitol Elementary School has been named the May 2021 recipient of the “B&C Star Teacher Award.” She teaches 6th grade science and math and has been at teaching in the Phoenix Elementary School District for 17 years.

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Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. ranked as a leading law firm by Chambers USA

Firm president Andy Abraham has been named a Spotlight Attorney in the Real Estate Finance category. Senior Partner and Practice Area Chair Edwin C. Bull in listed in Band 1 of selected attorneys in Zoning and Land Use, the Firm is also included in Band 1 of a three-tier ranking system. In addition, Partner M. Brennan Ray has been selected in the Up and Coming category also in Zoning and Land Use.

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Thoughtful Zoning and Design is at the Heart of Modern Growth and Development by Alicia Bull

Thoughtful Zoning and Design is at the Heart of Modern Growth and Development by Alicia Bull

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Burch and Cracchiolo attorneys prevail in establishing Arizona Courts’ jurisdiction over Chinese manufacturer

Burch and Cracchiolo attorneys prevail in establishing Arizona Courts’ jurisdiction over Chinese manufacturer

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Burch & Cracchiolo Star Teacher Award program featured in Paradigm Magazine

Burch & Cracchiolo Star Teacher Award program featured in Paradigm Magazine

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Jason Brown named April 2021 Star Teacher by Burch & Cracchiolo

Jason Brown named April 2021 Star Teacher by Burch & Cracchiolo

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Southwest Super Lawyers 2021 selects 23 Burch & Cracchiolo attorneys

Southwest Super Lawyers 2021 selects 23 Burch & Cracchiolo attorneys

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Jennifer R. Delgado of Burch & Cracchiolo elected to ACLU of Arizona Board of Directors

Jennifer R. Delgado of Burch & Cracchiolo elected to ACLU of Arizona Board of Directors

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Spanish Immersion Dual Language Teacher Amanda Hall named March Star Teacher

The law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. is proud to announce Amanda Hall  has been named the March 2021 recipient of the “B&C Star Teacher Award.” She teaches first grade Spanish Immersion Dual Language at San Tan Elementary School in the Higley Unified School District in Chandler, AZ.

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Andrew Miller, Former Town of Paradise Valley Attorney, joins Burch & Cracchiolo

The law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A., is pleased to announce Andrew M. Miller has joined the firm Of Counsel. Miller’s practice is focused on zoning, land use, real estate law, government relations and municipal law. His areas of concentration include development agreements, rezoning ordinances, code enforcement, intergovernmental financing agreements and complex transactional matters.

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Angela Enciso of Camelback High Selected as February Star Teacher

Angela Enciso of Camelback High Selected as February Star Teacher

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Burch & Cracchiolo’s Zoning Team Secures Redevelopment Approvals for PV Mall

Burch & Cracchiolo's Zoning Team Secure Redevelopment Approvals for PV Mall

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What Can You Do When Your Boarder Won’t Pay the Bill?  by Alicia Bull

For anyone who boards horses on their property, there is a risk that one or more of their boarders will stop paying their bills. If it happened to you, you’d probably hope it was just an oversight. You’d think, “That boarder probably just forgot to send the payment.” So, you give him or her a chance to get caught up. You send reminders. You call. You provide opportunities to pay the missed bills; but you still don’t get paid—now what? One option is enforcing your agister’s lien.

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January 2021 Star Teacher is Darius T. Williams of Corte Sierra Elementary in Litchfield School District

The law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. is proud to announce Darius T. Williams as the January 2021 recipient of the “B&C Star Teacher Award. Williams is a 4th grade teacher at Corte Sierra Elementary School in the Litchfield Elementary School District.

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B&C names Paul S. Kular shareholder

Paul S. Kular has been named a shareholder, effective January 1, 2021. Paul is a commercial litigator who has been practicing law for 17 years. His practice focuses on insurance defense, construction, personal injury, wrongful death, subrogation and coverage law.

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Tara Knope selected as B&C December 2020 Star Teacher

Tara Knope selected as B&C December 2020 Star Teacher

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Burch & Cracchiolo selects Caroline Estrada Carlson as November 2020 Star Teacher

The law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. is proud to announce Caroline Estrada Carlson as the November 2020 recipient of the “B&C Star Teacher Award.” Carlson was recently named the Science and Enrichment Coach for the Roosevelt School District in Phoenix. Prior to this assignment she taught 8th grade science at Irene Lopez Elementary School for four years.

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Burch & Cracchiolo Raises $2,551 to Benefit Million Dollar Teacher Project

“Our initial goal was to bring people together virtually or in very small masked groups and raise $1,000 for the Million Dollar Teacher Project,” comments Burch & Cracchiolo president Andy Abraham. “We are pleased to report we exceeded that goal by two and half times. We thank all contributors very much. B&C hopes to make this an annual event as teachers are always in need of support in so many ways.”

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Burch & Cracchiolo Ranked Among US News & World Report 2021 Best Law Firms

Burch & Cracchiolo Ranked Among US News & World Report 2021 Best Law Firms

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B&C Selects Ralph Crudup, Sr. as October 2020 Star Teacher

Mr. Crudup has cultivated a deep passion for children and teaching over many decades. His desire to play a more active role in the education of children drove him to pursue a bachelor’s degree in history and master’s degree in curriculum and instruction.

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The B&C Story of Weathering a Global Pandemic: One Law Firm’s Resilience Through Service and Integrity

The B&C Story of Weathering a Global Pandemic: One Law Firm's Resiliance Through Service and Integrity

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Burch & Cracchiolo selects Debra Grobmeier as September 2020 Star Teacher

Grobmeier was nominated by long-time friend and parent of former students Susan Hall of Susan Hall Realtors and she writes: "Her students would tell you she is amazing.  She received letters years later thanking her.  Some apologizing for their behavior (high schoolers are not easy) and that because of her they became teachers.  She spends every lunch hour tutoring students in her classroom.  She cares deeply for each child and uses her money every year to buys books and paper and pens - and always has a candy jar or nutrigrain bar available."

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Burch & Cracchiolo Launches “Thank A Teacher “ Virtual Fundraiser November 7, 2020

Burch & Cracchiolo Launches “Thank A Teacher “ Virtual Fundraiser November 7, 2020

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Burch & Cracchiolo selects Melanie Liddy as August 2020 Star Teacher

The law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. is proud to announce Melanie Liddy of Mitchell Elementary School in Phoenix as the August  2020 recipient of the “B&C Star Teacher Award.”  Liddy is a 3rd grade teacher who has been at Mitchell Elementary for 9 years. She was awarded a check for $500 to use for classroom art supplies and/or a field trip, and a certificate of recognition. Liddy was presented the award by B&C attorney Ali Bull via Zoom.

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25 Burch & Cracchiolo attorneys selected by Best Lawyers in America 2021

25 Burch & Cracchiolo attorneys selected by Best Lawyers in America for 2021

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B&C Partner Wendi Sorensen Appointed to Chair Arizona State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Firm partner Wendi A. Sorensen has been appointed by the Arizona Supreme Court to Chair the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. Sorensen joined the Board in 2018 and will serve a two-year term from July 1, 2020 until June 30, 2022.

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“FAQs for Employers if an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19” by David Villadolid and Julie Lauria

FAQs for Employers if an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 by David Villadolid and Julie Lauria

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B&C’s Sue Chetlin Selected to be a TGen Ambassador

B&C's Sue Chetlin Selected to be a TGen Ambassador

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