Wilenchik & Bartness

Dennis Wilenchik Quoted in Wall Street Journal

jack — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:04:52 +0000

Dennis Wilenchik is quoted in the Wall Street Journal story, “When 50,000 Square Feet Isn’t Enough.”

Firm Wins Motion to Dismiss $100K Tax Deficiency Case

jack — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:03:03 +0000

The firm won a Motion to Dismiss a $100,000 tax deficiency in Utah federal district court. The firm argued that under IRC 6502 the government has ten years to collect a tax after it has been assessed, and that period had expired. In response, the government incorrectly argued that the period had been extended by a settlement agreement between the Defendant and the government. The Court agreed with Wilenchik and Bartness and ordered the suit dismissed.

2-15-11 Going Green

jack — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:08:54 +0000

Is going green the way to save our economy? Dennis and Jack talk to “Green” designer Kevin Edwards, Mary Wolf-Francis of DIRTT Environmental Solutions, and Patrick O’Grady from the Phoenix Business Journal.

2-8-12 Russell Pearce

jack — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:31:22 +0000

Russell Pearce comes on the show to talk about the recall, his plans to run again, and where he stands on the issues.

Kathleen Martoncik Named to Superlawyers 2012 Rising Stars List

jack — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:06:39 +0000

Wilenchik and Bartness attorney Kathleen Martoncik is being named to the Superlawyers “Rising Stars” list in 2012. Congratulations to Katie!

Attorney Brian Schmidt Joins Firm

jack — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:32:12 +0000

Mr. Schmidt was born in New York and attended Marist College, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. Brian also attended the State University at New Paltz where he received a Master of Arts, with primary focus on biological sciences. Mr. Schmidt received his Juris Doctor degree in 1998 from Pace University School of Law in New York.

While in law school Mr. Schmidt chaired the Philip B. Blank Committee on attorney Ethics in 1996. Mr. Schmidt was also the recipient of the Pauline V. and William F. Garvey Memorial Scholarship, and the Barbara Klein Memorial Award. Both of these accolades are in recognition of academic excellence.

In 1999, Mr. Schmidt moved his practice to Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Schmidt has practiced in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith and construction defect litigation.

Mr. Schmidt is a member of the Arizona, Maricopa County and American Bar Association and he is admitted to practice in all Arizona Courts, all New York Courts, United States District Court, District of Arizona, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.

Dennis Wilenchik and Becky Bartness in “Valentine’s Day” Feature for Arizona Foothills Magazine

jack — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:29:22 +0000

Dennis Wilenchik and Becky Bartness, the firm’s partners, are in a Valentine’s Day feature for Arizona Foothills Magazine called “Favorite Valley Couples Express Their Love.” (Their daughter, Caitlin, is also at the top of the website!)

2-1-12 Attorney General Tom Horne on Identity Theft

jack — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:36:41 +0000

Attorney General Tom Horne talks to Dennis Wilenchik about identity theft. Arizona has been the top state (or the runner-up) for identity theft for five years – but can we turn it around?

1-25-12 Education in Arizona

jack — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:23:05 +0000

Arizona places 44th in the nation for education and we’re tired of hearing about it – so what can we do? Dennis and Jack talk to Spokesperson for the Arizona Department of Education Andrew Lefevre, Director of Basis Charter Schools Dr. Michael Block, and Manager of Training Recruiting for Fry’s … read more

Firms Wins Motion for Summary Judgment Defending Homeowner from Bank Deficiency

jack — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:09:55 +0000

Wilenchik and Bartness won a motion for summary judgment defending a homeowner from the bank’s claim to a $600,000 deficiency after his home was foreclosed on. Wilenchik and Bartness argued that the Mueller ruling, which was handed down by the Court of Appeals a week before argument, precluded the action. … read more