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Maria Crimi Speth
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Maria Crimi Speth

5.0
20 reviews

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

Intellectual Property, Copyright and Trademark, Litigation and 2 more

About Maria Crimi Speth

Maria practices in the areas of intellectual property, internet law, and commercial litigation, representing clients throughout the United States. She focuses her practice on assisting businesses in protecting their trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, information technology, and other intellectual property through preventative measures to avoid disputes and through litigation when disputes arise.

An accomplished author, she has recently published Protect Your Photographs: A Legal Guide for Photographers, and Protect Your Writings: A Legal Guide for Authors. She has numerous articles and dozens of published court cases. Maria frequently speaks at seminars and workshops on intellectual property and internet law topics. She is a guest lecturer at Arizona State University and has appeared on radio and television providing legal commentary on intellectual property issues.

Maria is the past Chairperson of the Intellectual Property Section of the Arizona State Bar, and the past Chairperson of the E-commerce & Technology Section of the Arizona State Bar. She is a member of the International Trademark Association. Maria is on the American Arbitration National Roster of Arbitrators and Mediators.

Professional Affiliations

- Arizona State Bar Association, past chair of the Intellectual Property Law Section

- Faculty member of the Internationally Acclaimed CEO Space Forums

- Member of American Arbitration Association®’s Roster of Arbitrators and Mediators

- International Trademark Association

- Arizona State Bar Association, past chair of E-commerce and Technology Section

- Member of the International Trademark Association, 2019

- Chair Elect of the YWCA of Metropolitan Phoenix (non-profit), Board of Directors

Awards and Recognition

- Best Lawyers in America- Technology Law, Lawyer of the Year 2016, 2019, & 2026

- Best Lawyers in America-Copyright Law, Trademark Law, Technology Law, Information and Technology Law, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

- Best Lawyers Women in the Law, 2017

- Southwest Super Lawyer-Arizona, 2011, 2012 and 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

- Phoenix Magazine - Top Lawyer, Intellectual Property & Technology, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

- AAA-ICDR Panel Member, 2026

- Top 100 High Stakes Litigator

- Martindale-Hubbell Rated AV Preeminent

- Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Platinum, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

- Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Gold, 2020

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

- AVVO Rated - Superb

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

- Member of American Arbitration Association®’s Roster of Arbitrators and Mediators

- Recognition of Excellence as Litigation Council of America Fellow

- Voted Best Intellectual Property Law Firm by Arizona Foothills Magazine

 

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Maria Crimi Speth got this award in 2021

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Posted by anonymous
December 28, 2011
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Maria Speth, is a shining example of someone that loves what she does! Maria was engaged to bring some justice for my wife and I over a contract fraud case... We received a positive result from her efforts, although the case has not concluded yet she is even more determined! We couldn't be more pleased with Maria Speth...

Intellectual Property
Posted by anonymous
December 27, 2011
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This is one very special lawyer. Amazing litigator, smart business woman, and gets the job done...

Intellectual Property
Posted by anonymous
February 25, 2021
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I would be remiss if I didn't use this opportunity for a shout-out for Maria's assistant, Debbie Gower. She was ever-present and ever-patient throughout this process. I am grateful!

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Areas of Law

  • Intellectual Property
  • Litigation
  • Administrative Law
  • Other 2
    • Copyright and Trademark
    • Franchise Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1988, New York
    1992, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    1989, Arizona
    1989, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
    1989, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    1992, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
    2002, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
    2005, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    2001, U.S. Supreme Court
    2017, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
    2017, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
    2017, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
    2018, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Hofstra University School of Law
    Class of 1988
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Suffolk Community College
    Class of 1983
    A.A.
    summa cum laude

    Hofstra University
    Class of 1985
    B.A.
    cum laude

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Central Arts Tower, 1850 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1200Phoenix, AZ 85004U.S.A.

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