Maria Crimi Speth

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Maria Crimi Speth

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Internet Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Internet, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Application ... +7 more

1850 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ

Virtual Consultation Available

About Maria

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Administrative Law 11%

11%
Business 11%

11%
Copyright Infringement 11%

11%
Franchising 11%

11%
Intellectual Property 11%

License agreements, IP audits, publishing agreements.

11%
Internet 11%

Internet litigation.

28 years

11%
Litigation 11%

General litigation and copyright litigation.

38 years

11%
Trademark Application 11%

33 years

11%
Trademark Infringement 11%

Trademark infringement litigation including cases before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

38 years

11%
Other 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 36 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 37 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Jaburg & Wilk PC

1850 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ, 85004

jaburgwilk.com/our-people/maria-crimi-speth

Online Presence

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Maria Crimi Speth's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by September | October 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An outstanding Attorney

I cannot think of a better attorney to recommend than Maria Speth! Maria has been our corporate attorney for over 20 years and we have used her services for many legal situations; from our contracts, to our website compliance, to managing our trademarks including cease and desist letters to those... who have infringed on our IP. In addition she's put us in contact with other great attorneys should our need be outside her field - such as an attorney for 1099 contractor law. (We've always been happy with her recommendations) Maria is also a faculty member at our business events and has works with MANY of our customers. In all these years we've had zero complaints and only have heard outstanding feedback. She is a fantastic educator, and her communication is always on point; fast and concise.

Posted by Julie | October 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

In Maria, I Trust - consistently outstanding advice and results

I have the good fortune to have experienced Maria’s expertise in a multitude of ways; from teaching how to protect my intellectual property to advising me about contractual legalese; coaching me on business best practices, to illustrating pitfalls and pathways in navigating today’s digitally complex ...legal world. She has always come through with just what I needed to make an informed decision, moving forward with appropriate action. I am a recovering senior corporate executive and current parallel entrepreneur and small business owner. Knowing that Maria is on my team to advise me and guide me in all areas legal (whether it’s her directly or one of her referred colleagues) provides me with confidence, security and the ability to rest assured that I am in good hands and protected. Maria is an outstanding speaker, writer and mentor and I highly recommend her without reserve to anyone looking for someone to advise and represent them!

Posted by Elmer | June 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney

I can't recommend Maria highly enough. I've used her for many legal situations and if she doesn't specifically work in that field, she'll have a great referral handy. She's been amazing with contract reviews, intellectual property rights for my film production company, and answering questions with re...gard to intellectual property on set props while filming.

Posted by Jona X | July 31, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Sharp w/ Heart

Maria is very knowledgeable in the areas of IP, trademark, internet, litigation, etc. As a small business owner, I've learned a lot about the ins and outs of how to have a compliant website and avoiding the pitfalls that most business owners fall into which can result in thousands of dollars lost. ... Also, she gave wonderful consult regarding how to deal with a defamation of character incident and I truly felt that she had my interests at heart the entire way. You'll save money in the long run by hiring Maria sooner rather than later.

Posted by Richard | August 13, 2015

True expert for DMCA and Web Hosting Companies

A true expert in the complexities the DMCA and Copyright violations and the rules around them. We went to Maria with a complex multiple party litigation issue which she completely understood the issue from the start. She was absolutely on top of Copyright DMCA understandings which is rare to find.... We found her professionalism and communication to be outstanding and we couldn't be happier with our decision to go with Maria Crimi Speth - Thank you Maria!

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Maria Crimi Speth's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alden Thomas

Trademark application lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Maria is an exceptional trademark and IP lawyer who has obtained fantastic results for her clients."

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Aaron Haar

Litigation lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Bogard

Intellectual property lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Maria. Her combination of great intelligence, energy, tenacity, legal expertise and decisiveness are second to none. We should all be so lucky to have Maria in our corner."

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Mervyn Braude

Intellectual property lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Maria is a superior lawyer who is knowledgeable, experienced and enthusiastic about her representation. I am pleased to endorse Maria without any reservations whatsoever."

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Gary Jaburg

Intellectual property lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lauren Garner

Intellectual property lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Maria is exceptionally knowledgeable in her field and represents her clients with commitment and compassion."

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Douglas Guffey

Intellectual property lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as extremely knowledgeable in matters of copyright and other intellectual property law. She takes good care of her clients, too."

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Roger Cohen

Internet lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Castle

Litigation lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Maria is extremely competent and considerate counsel that is willing and able to work closely with her client to achieve maximum results."

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Michael Ryan

Intellectual property lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"You could not find a better lawyer both in skills and integrity."

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Alden Thomas

Employment and labor lawyer

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Aaron Haar

Litigation lawyer

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Jeffrey Silence

Employment and labor lawyer

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Laura Rogal

Intellectual property lawyer

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Thomas Moring

Litigation lawyer

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Jennifer Erickson

Personal injury lawyer

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Nichole Wilk

Litigation lawyer

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Kraig Marton

Libel and slander lawyer

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Roger Cohen

Litigation lawyer

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Jason Castle

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Best Intellectual Property Law Firm, Arizona Foothills Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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Arizona Business Leader -Intellectual Property Law, 2019, AZ Big Media

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Recognition of Excellence, Litigation Council of America Fellow

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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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Client Champion Silver, 2017, 2018, 2019, Martindale-Hubbell®

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Client Champion Gold, 2020, Martindale-Hubbell®

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Client Champion Platinum, 2021, 2022, 2023, Martindale-Hubbell®

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Top 100, America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators

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Top Lawyer, Intellectual Property & Technology, 2022, Phoenix Magazine

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Women in the Law, 2017, Best Lawyers in America

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Lawyer of the Year 2016 & 2019, Best Lawyers in America

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Super Lawyer, 2011, 2012, 2016 - 2023, Southwest Super Lawyers

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Verdicts in excess of $1 Million, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

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Best Lawyer, Copyright, Trademark, Technology, 2014 - 2024, Best Lawyers in America

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Shareholder, Jaburg Wilk

1900 - Present

Shareholder, Jaburg Wilk

Associations

2006 - Present

International Trademark Association

Member

1992 - Present

Arizona Women Lawyers Association

Member

1989 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

CEO Space

Faculty

State Bar of Arizona, Intellectual Property Section

Member

Arizona Technology Council

Member

The Institute of Harmonic Science

Board of Directors

American Arbitration Association®’s Roster of Arbitrators and Mediators

Member

YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Griffin v. Maricopa County

Jury Verdict of $1.5 Million

Protecting intellectual property on the Web

Closing the page on an infringing publication

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Education

1988

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Hofstra University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1983

Suffolk Community College

A.A

Speaking Engagements

2008

CEO Space

Protecting Intellectual Property

2008

Arizona State Bar Convention

Internet Law

Publications

2023

Cybersquatters often exploit brand owners by demanding a large payment for a domain name that is similar to the brand owner’s trademark. Internet Eviction: Using the UDRP to Boot Cybersquatters

2023

As AI systems demonstrate unprecedented capabilities to create, manipulate, and generate original content, the interplay between AI and copyright law has come to the forefront of legal discourse. Can I Own Copyrights in Content Created or Partially Created by AI?

2023

Recent guidance from the Copyright Office and subsequent judicial opinions supporting the Office’s position have made it clear that purely AI-generated works are not protectable by copyright. Does AI Infringe on Existing Copyrights?

2021

Copyright protection is the same in the digital world and on the internet as in traditional form. Stopping Online Infringement

2021

Common forms of royalty-free works are clip art, templates, and works licensed under Creative Commons. Royalty-Free and Open License Works

2021

Whether the content is text, drawings, graphics, photographs, or sound recordings, the rule is always that if it is in the public domain, you can use it freely and without permission. When Can I Use Content Without Permission?

2021

Before taking action, be sure that you actually own the copyrights to the content that you are reporting. What Do I Do If My Copyrights Are Being Infringed?

2021

Copyrights are a bundle of legal rights belonging to the owner of an original work of authorship. Copyrights and Photographs

2020

In yet another instance of bad facts making bad law, the ruling has onerous implications for Amazon sellers. How Amazon’s Liability for Third Party Products Will Harm Amazon Sellers

2019

A trademark is part of a company’s brand. It is the embodiment of the company’s reputation. Why Register My Trademark? The Benefits of Trademark Registration

2010

Protect Your Writings: A Legal Guide For Authors Protect Your Writings: A Legal Guide For Authors

Languages

English

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