About Susan
Susan Wells is a attorney specializing in business law, employment law, and health care law. She is a partner at Jaburg & Wilk, P.C., a Phoenix-based firm established in 1984. The firm offers comprehensive legal services, including contract negotiations, employment law compliance, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property protection, and dispute resolution. Admitted to practice in Arizona in 1981, New York in 1980, and New Jersey in 1982, Susan has over 40 years of experience in the legal field. Her practice encompasses corporate law, franchise law, mergers and acquisitions, and general business matters.
She has represented franchisors in structuring and operating their franchise systems, ensuring compliance with franchise laws, and drafting and negotiating franchise agreements. Additionally, she assists prospective franchisees in evaluating and negotiating franchise agreements. Susan earned her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School in 1980 and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1976. Her experience includes roles at large law firms in Phoenix and New York City, as well as several years as a solo practitioner. This breadth of experience provides her with the knowledge necessary to assist clients with complex transactions while offering practical advice in a cost-effective manner.
Beyond her legal practice, Susan has been actively involved in community service. She served on the Board of Directors of the Scottsdale League for the Arts, a non-profit organization supporting artists and arts programs through fundraising and special events. Her contributions include chairing events like the VIP Passport to the Picnic Experience at the Scottsdale Culinary Festival and co-chairing the "Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner." Susan is a member of the Maricopa County Bar Association and the State Bar of Arizona. She is involved in the Corporations, Banking, and Business Law Sections. She is also a member of the National Health Lawyers Association and the Arizona Association of Health Care Lawyers.
Her professional recognition includes being named a Super Lawyer in Business and Franchising from 2008 to 2023 and receiving the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® peer review rating, the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards. At Jaburg & Wilk, P.C., Susan continues to provide strategic counsel in critical business matters, including contract negotiations, employment law compliance, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property protection, and dispute resolution. The firm's commitment to exceptional service is guided by their 27 Fundamentals, known collectively as "The JW Way," which prioritize responsiveness, respect, and integrity in every client interaction.
