Atty. Lawrence E Wilk
For more than three decades, Larry has represented creditors, trustees, receivers and debtors in significant bankruptcy cases in federal, state and bankruptcy courts. His clients include banks, insurance companies, leasing companies and private parties with investments secured by real property, commercial equipment, accounts receivable and intangible property.
Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ · 46+ Years Experience
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About Lawrence E Wilk at a Glance
Lawrence E Wilk is a Shareholder based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Jaburg Wilk. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, foreclosure, creditor rights, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Arizona U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1980). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1980) and Indiana University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lawrence E Wilk
- For more than three decades, Larry has represented creditors, trustees, receivers and debtors in significant bankruptcy cases in federal, state and bankruptcy courts
- His clients include banks, insurance companies, leasing companies and private parties with investments secured by real property, commercial equipment, accounts receivable and intangible property
- An experienced and adept negotiator, he has assisted in restructuring and working out non-performing loans for clients
- And, if the loans cannot be restructured, he has conducted hundreds of judicial and non-judicial foreclosures
- Larry has unique expertise in both multi-level marketing and Ponzi schemes having represented court-appointed receivers to recovery significant monies invested through fraudulent schemes
- He has been pivotal in several of the largest fraud cases arising in Arizona which included real estate holdings, mortgage servicing, escrow, affinity investing and a multi-level marketing jewelry company.Case Highlights Winning recovery for investors
- Larry and his team represented the court-appointed receiver in the large American National Mortgage case
- He converted an Arizona Corporation Commission State Court Receivership into a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceeding, integrated the cases using differing jurisdictions, and obtained a confirmed Chapter 11 plan with recovery to the investors
- Helping Ponzi-scheme victims recover millions
- Larry was co-counsel in a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against professionals involved in the Baptist Foundation's Ponzi scheme
- His work resulted in recovery in excess of $230 million for those who had been victims of this financial debacle
- Get To Know Larry In His Own Words "I create a relationship of trust and confidence
- Clients know I'm there for them and that I have a genuine interest not only in their case but also in them." "The practice of law is like a chess game
- I enjoy analyzing a problem and then attempting to form a solution by anticipating the opposing party's strategy and responding accordingly-but always with reaching our client's goals in mind
- Professional Experience - Represents secured and unsecured creditors and trustees in bankruptcy
- creditors in state court proceedings, including foreclosure proceedings and state court receiverships
- and debtors in complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. - As president and registered lobbyist for the Arizona Trustee's Association from 1988-1990, Larry sought legislative reform in the foreclosure industry. - As counsel for the borrower in Northern Arizona Properties vs
- Pinetop Properties Group, he helped formulate the law which defines deficiency rights after foreclosure. - Conducted hundreds of foreclosures, both judicial and non-judicial, and numerous forfeiture proceedings. - Sought and obtained appointment of third-party receivers to take possession and control of the property on behalf of his lending clients. - Clients include banks, insurance companies, leasing companies, and private individuals secured by real property, commercial equipment, vehicles, accounts receivable, and intangible property. - Involved in numerous bankruptcies in aggressive pursuit of his clients' collateral and recovery of any unsecured portion of debt. - Experienced in negotiating workouts to help clients avoid the hardship and expense of bankruptcy. - Knowledgeable in title insurance and real estate issues. - Played pivotal role in winning compensation in several of the largest land-fraud cases in Arizona, recovering millions of dollars for investors
- Awards & Recognition - Southwest Super Lawyer- Arizona: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 - Best Lawyers in America -Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/ Insolvency and Reorganization Law Real Estate Law 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 - Martindale-Hubbell,Rated AV Preeminent - Phoenix Magazine - Top Lawyer Bankruptcy & Reorganization, 2022, 2023, 2024 - Arizona Business Leader- Bankruptcy and Reorganization Law, AZ Big Media, 2019, 2020 - Top 100 Lawyer in Arizona' by Arizona Business Magazine - American's Top 100 Attorneys - Lifetime Achievement - Recognition of Excellence as Litigation Council of America Fellow
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Lawrence E Wilk's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence E Wilk handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Real Estate Law in Phoenix
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Phoenix
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Foreclosure Defense in Phoenix
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Creditor Rights & Collections in Phoenix
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Civil Rights in Phoenix
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Phoenix
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Phoenix Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Phoenix-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Phoenix Choose Lawrence E Wilk
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Lawrence E Wilk's practice in the field of real estate, bankruptcy, foreclosure, creditor rights, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lawrence E Wilk brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, bankruptcy, and foreclosure, Lawrence E Wilk can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Phoenix
A Phoenix-based practice means Lawrence E Wilk attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Lawrence E Wilk Handles in Phoenix
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