Atty. Micalann C. Pepe

Atty. Micalann C. Pepe

Micalann C. Pepe primarily practices in the areas of insurance coverage and bad-faith litigation.

Phoenix Phoenix 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Micalann C. Pepe at a glance

Micalann C. Pepe is a insurance attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Jaburg Wilk PC. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Arizona (2011). Educated at Arizona State University (J.D., 2011). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Micalann C. Pepe primarily practices in the areas of insurance coverage and bad-faith litigation
  • Her diverse practice also includes commercial and civil litigation
  • Before joining Jaburg Wilk, she successfully first-chaired multiple bench and jury trials with the City of Phoenix Prosecutor’s Office through a law student Rule 38(d) program
  • She has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Southwest Super Lawyers beginning in 2015, and was selected as an inaugural member of the Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch in 2020 and has been named continuously since then
  • Micalann was also named as Litigation Counsel Associate Fellow and was selected to American Bar Association TIPS Leadership Academy for 2018-2019
  • Micalann grew up in small-town South Dakota where she enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing with her Grandpa, and learning the long-standing work ethic that the Mid-West is known for
  • She moved to Arizona to pursue dual degrees at Arizona State University, ultimately graduating magna cum laude with a B.A. in Women and Gender Studies and a B.S. in Finance from the W.P
  • Carey School of Business at ASU
  • She continued her education at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, graduating cum laude
  • She is the Insurance Industry Institute Co-Chair, Projects and Objectives Vice Chair, Insurance Coverage Committee Vice Chair, and on the Admissions Committee for the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
  • Micalann holds leadership positions in ABA TIPS, and currently serves as Chair of the Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee
  • Micalann is Immediate Past President of the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel
  • Additionally, she is on the Executive Board of the Arizona non-profit, Gabriel’s Angels
  • Micalann was also recently elected to membership for the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
  • Micalann is a co-author and contributor to publications focusing on developments in insurance law for the Defense Research Institute, The Claims & Litigation Management Alliance, ABA TIPS, and other professional groups
  • Micalann was chosen as a participant in the inaugural class of the AADC’s “Ladder Down” program which focused on honing leadership, business development, and mentoring skills for women lawyers

Practice Areas Explained

Micalann C. Pepe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Micalann C. Pepe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Micalann C. Pepe

Where is Micalann C. Pepe's law office located?
Micalann C. Pepe's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Jaburg Wilk PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Micalann C. Pepe handle?
Micalann C. Pepe focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Micalann C. Pepe practiced law?
Micalann C. Pepe has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Micalann C. Pepe go to law school?
Micalann C. Pepe earned their education at (J.D., 2011).
How can I contact Micalann C. Pepe for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Micalann C. Pepe received?
Micalann C. Pepe's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance; Best Lawyers in America — in America; Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2025 for work in:; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2025.

Education

J.D.
Arizona State University
- 2011

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2025 for work in:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law - 2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law - 2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law - 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law - 2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law - 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Southwest Super Lawyer 2024, 2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Phoenix Magazine - Top Lawyer, Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith, 2022, 2023, 2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, 2019
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Bar Association TIPS Leadership Academy 2018-2019
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Southwest Super Lawyer, Rising Star 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, Rated AV Preeminent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named Associate Fellow of Litigation Council of America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recognition of Excellence as Litigation Council of America, Associate Fellow
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 2011

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