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Lisa Michelle Paine
also known as Lisa M. Paine
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About Lisa
Biography
A former business owner, Lisa is well versed in challenges faced by small businesses and their owners. Her unique prospective benefits her business clients with agreements, employment advice, copyright violations and succession planning. She also assists families with estate planning not only guiding them through the estate planning process but also understanding why this is so vital to their families. Her goal is for her clients to achieve peace of mind from knowing that they have protected and provided for themselves and their family. When needed, she represents estates in probate and assists with trust administration.
Prior to moving to Arizona, she worked in an immigration law firm in California where she represented clients in immigration court. Lisa worked as an Investor Relations and Operations manager of a $2 billion hedge fund prior to attending law school. This experience formed the base for her business practice.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Business
25%
16 years
Estate Planning
25%
14 years
Probate
25%
Trusts
25%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 15 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Jaburg Wilk
1850 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
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Posted by Steve | January 05, 2017 | Estate Planning
Excellent advice
Lisa Paine helped me to understand some complicated estate planning matters that I had questions about and I plan to recommend her to my clients moving forward. Her advice will help to avoid costly mistakes with my estate planning.
Lisa Michelle Paine's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Lisa and I have worked on legal research projects collaboratively. She is insightful and extremely discerning about the issues that must be addressed. She is excellent at research and determining appropriate resolutions for her clients. She is pleasant to work with professionally. She is hard working and thorough. Clients will value her work and be lucky to have her representation."
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Experience
Honors
2007
Pro Bono Publico Award, Public Interest Clearinghouse
N/A
Top Lawyer, Wills, Estates & Trusts, 2022, Phoenix Magazine
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Partner, Jaburg Wilk
1900 - Present
Partner, Jaburg Wilk
2013 - 2019
Attorney, Law Office of Lisa M. Paine, PLLC
2012 - 2016
Staff Attorney, Burgeon Group, LLC
2008 - 2009
Attorney, Law Office Of Robert B. Jobe
2007 - 2007
Legal Intern, Tremain & Hoffman, LLP
2006 - 2006
Certified Legal Intern, San Francisco Public Defender
2005 - 2006
Legal Intern, California Appellate Project
Associations
2020 - Present
Maricopa County Bar Association - Estate Planning, Probate & Trust SectionCo-chair
2017 - Present
Maricopa County Bar Association - Estate Planning, Probate & Trust SectionBoard Member
2017 - Present
Rosie's HouseBoard Member
2017 - Present
The Gentry Foundation for AutismBoard Member
2016 - Present
Maricopa County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Arizona Women Lawyers Association (Maricopa chapter)Member
2010 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
Education
2007
University of San Francisco School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of Arizona
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
2000
University of Arizona
BSBA
Speaking Engagements
2021
Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Executive Council
Estate Planning Basics
2020
Planned Giving Webinar
Planned Giving
2020
MCBA Fundamentals Series
Estate Planning Fundamentals
2019
North Central Parenting Group
Estate Planning for Modern Families
Publications
2025
A U.S. District Court ruling as of February 18, 2025 put the CTA back into effect with a filing deadline of March 21, 2025 for most companies.
CTA Back in Effect with Extended Deadline
2025
On March 21, 2025, FinCEN issued an interim final rule declaring that U.S. companies are no longer included in the definition of a “reporting company” under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”).
CTA Reporting No Longer Required for U.S. Companies
2024
Many people create a revocable living trust to avoid probate, maintain privacy, and ensure smooth estate distribution.
The Importance of Funding a Revocable Living Trust
2024
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) plays a vital role in protecting the U.S. and international financial systems, as well as people across the country, from illicit finance threats like terrorist financing, drug trafficking, and money laundering.
Corporate Transparency Act Compliance Deadlines Suspended Nationwide
2024
The Fifth Circuit has removed the nationwide injunction concerning Corporate Transparency Act reporting.
CTA Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Reinstated – With Deadline Extensions
2024
Reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information with FinCEN and are not subject to liability if they fail to do so while the order remains in force.
CTA Filing Requirement Halted Again
2023
When forming your LLC, you may wonder the importance of specifying your company’s “purpose,” and may be tempted to provide a hasty response or use a generic phrase such as “any purpose authorized by law.”
The Purpose of an LLC’s “Purpose”
2023
The Corporate Transparency Act identifies the entities’ beneficial owners, the persons who ultimately own or control the company, and provides similar identifying information about those individuals who formed the entity.
The Corporate Transparency Act Overview
2022
An equally-important part of estate planning is ensuring that you are cared for while you are still alive.
Powers of Attorney – Planning for Life Is as Important as Planning for Death
2021
Estate planning primarily focuses on others, many clients do not think about making sure they are cared for during their lifetimes and during any periods of incapacity
Lessons Learned from COVID-19 – an Estate Planner’s Perspective
2021
Naming a child as a joint owner also allows the account to avoid probate at the death of the parent. However, there are many dangers that account owners, and the children, may not realize.
The Dangers of Joint Bank Accounts
2021
While many business owners have set up a revocable living trust in order to direct how their assets are managed and to avoid probate, it is common to find that their LLC interests have not been put into the trust.
How to Probate-Proof your LLC Interest
2020
The mundane realities of running a business, however, are often overlooked or placed on the back-burner. Ignoring the business basics can create big problems.
Is There a Business Doctor in the House? Five Business Health Check Points
2019
2019
Jaburg Wilk
Do I Need an Estate Plan
2019
Jaburg Wilk
The Impossible Choice
Languages
English