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Michelle Ronan
also known as Kristyn Michelle Ronan
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About Michelle
Biography
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.
Awards & Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America,Ones To Watch, 2021 - 2024
- Southwest Super Lawyers,Rising Star, 2020 - 2024
- Martindale-Hubbell, Peer Reviewed
- Phoenix Magazine - Top Lawyer, Wills, Estates, and Trusts, 2024
- Phoenix Magazine - Top Lawyer, Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith, 2022, 2023
Community Involvement
-Ryan House, Marketing and Development Committee Member, 2020
-Voices for CASA Children Volunteer – 2014 to date
-Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Volunteer, 2010-2012
-The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest, Volunteer 2010
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Construction and Development
25%
Insurance
25%
Life Insurance
25%
Litigation
25%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 14 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Jaburg Wilk
1850 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
jaburgwilk.com/our-people/michelle-ronanOnline Presence
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Michelle Ronan's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Michelle's critical thinking and solution-generating skills are constantly impressive. She is a fantastic attorney, who I would trust to handle any case."
"I work with Ms. Ronan on several matters, and i have always found her to be creative and effective in helping clients find solutions to their problems. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to work with her."
"Michelle is an excellent attorney. She has an uncanny ability to quickly identify critical case issues."
"Incredibly skilled attorney. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"Michelle is an excellent attorney who is well versed in insurance law and persistently accomplishes excellent results for her clients."
Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
N/A
Rising Star, 2020-2024, Southwest Super Lawyers
N/A
Ones to Watch, 2021 - 2024, Best Lawyers in America
N/A
Top Lawyer, Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith, 2022, Phoenix Magazine
N/A
Top Lawyer -Wills, Estates & Trusts, 2024, Phoenix Magazine
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, Jaburg Wilk
1900 - Present
Partner, Jaburg Wilk
2017 - 2019
Attorney, Tyson & Mendes
2011 - 2017
Attorney, Righi Fitch Law Group
Associations
2019 - Present
Claims Litigation Management AllianceMember
2012 - Present
Arizona Association of Defense CounselMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2013 - 2021
Defense Research InstituteMember
Education
2011
University of Arizona College of Law
2007
Arizona State University
Speaking Engagements
2020
Personal Injury: A Case-by-Case Toolkit
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage and Calculating Damages
Publications
2021
It turns out that once in a while it helps to get out of your own head and take inventory of your blessings.
Four Tips to Keep Gratitude Top of Mind
2020
With each new virtual deposition we conduct and every witness we prepare, we improve ourselves and the process
Virtual Depositions are as Easy as One, Two… Can You Hear Me, Now?
2020
The challenge is how do we build and maintain our network when we are tired, Zoomed out, and, frankly, at capacity?
Time to Make Time
2015
Maricopa County Bar Association
Contributing Author of Arizona Litigation Guide, 4th Edition
2013
Themis Advocates Group
Contributing Author of Arizona State Law Overview
2012
Arizona Court of Appeals, Div. 1
Contributing Author of Amicus Curiae Brief re Hall v. Read Dev., Inc., 229 Ariz. 277, 274 P.3d 1211 (Ct. App. 2012)
Languages
English