Michelle Ronan
Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
Jaburg Wilk Law Firm
Practice Areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Business & Corporate, General Litigation
Licensed in Arizona since: 2011
Education: The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2020 - 2025 Jaburg Wilk Law Firm
1850 N. Central AveSuite 1200
Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602-248-1000 Email: Michelle Ronan Visit website
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Michelle primarily practices in the areas of estate planning and business law.
Through her estate planning practice, Michelle serves as a trusted advisor to individuals and families of all levels of sophistication seeking to create or revise their estate plan. Michelle focuses on developing custom approaches designed to meet the needs of each client, from a practical and efficient plan for moderate estates to sophisticated planning for more complex estates.
Michelle’s transaction work focuses on assisting closely held business owners with business formation, operating agreements, contract review, formation of 501(c)(3) non-profits, and buy/sell agreements.
Beyond estate planning and business law, Michelle has extensive experience in commercial litigation. Her broad expertise enables her to offer holistic legal guidance to clients facing diverse estate planning and business needs.
Michelle has been recognized repeatedly as a Southwest Super Lawyer Rising Star, Best Lawyers in America One to Watch, and Phoenix Magazine Top Attorney.
Michelle is a third-generation Arizonan. She attended both Arizona State University and University of Arizona (but is a loyal Wildcat).
First Admitted: 2011, Arizona
Professional Webpage: http://www.jaburgwilk.com/our-people/michelle-ronan
- Arizona Association of Defense Counsel Member, 2012
- Maricopa County Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Arizona State Bar Association, Member
- Defense Research Institute, Former Member
- Arizona Association of Defense Counsel, "Ladder Down" Graduate, 2013
- Ryan House, Marketing and Development Committee Member, 2020
- Ryan House, Board of Directors, 2020
- Voices for CASA Children Volunteer – 2014 to date
- The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest, Volunteer, 2010
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Volunteer, 2010-2012
- Phoenix Magazine - Top Lawyer, Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith, 2022, 2024, Top Lawyer, Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith, Phoenix Magazine
- Named, One of 50 Emerging Leaders in Arizona Law for Estate Planning, 2025, One of 50 Emerging Leaders in Arizona Law, AZ Big Media
- Martindale-Hubbell, Peer Reviewed , Peer Reviewed , Martindale-Hubbell,
- Best Lawyers in America, "Ones To Watch", 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, Best Lawyers "Ones To Watch", Best Lawyers in America
- B.S., Arizona State University, Justice Studies Cum Laude, 2007
- After a moment of self-reflection, I realized that although I had faced a lot of challenges this past year, at times, I overlook the basic things for which I am grateful., Four Tips to Keep Gratitude Top of Mind, 2021
- Relationships are necessary and life enriching. They are not only vital for business but also promote overall good health. Yet, quality relationships are becoming an endangered species., Time to Make Time, 2020
- When the pandemic caused shelter in place orders and many employers shifted to remote work models, how that affected the courts, clients, and attorneys was, at first, chaotic. We fairly quickly adapted and adopted video conferencing as our replacement for in-person communications, including depositions., Virtual Depositions are as Easy as One, Two… Can You Hear Me, Now?, JaburgWilk.com, 2020
Office location for Michelle Ronan
1850 N. Central Ave
Suite 1200
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2020 - 2025