David N. Farren is a seasoned attorney based in Phoenix, AZ, with over 30 years of experience specializing in Employment Law and Personal Injury. As a dedicated member of the litigation team at Jaburg Wilk, David adeptly handles a diverse array of legal challenges, including business disputes, contracts, leases, and commercial litigation. His extensive background allows him to effectively represent individuals, small businesses, and major corporations alike. Throughout his distinguished career, David has been involved in numerous complex and high-profile cases, showcasing his legal acumen. Notable achievements include his participation in a landmark antitrust case within the movie industry, a defamation case against infamous Watergate figure G. Gordon Liddy, and a significant securities fraud Ponzi scheme case involving $100,000. He has successfully tried or settled a multitude of cases in both state and federal courts, and his legal expertise has led to victories in over 40 appeals across the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. David earned his Juris Doctor from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 1982, following a Bachelor of Arts from Arizona State University in 1977. His commitment to the legal community extends beyond his practice; he is a founding member of the Arizona State Acupuncture Board, a former member of the Arizona State Foster Care Review Board, and an active participant in the Foundation for PIHMA Research and Education. A recognized thought leader, David frequently contributes as an author, consultant, and speaker in his areas of expertise.

About Employment & Labor Law

Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.

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Credentials

Education

1982 Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1982 Arizona State University School of Law JD 1977 Arizona State University BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

Recognition & Involvement

Awards

N/A Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell®

Publications

2021 President Biden announced that he intends to sign an executive order targeting employer-employee non-compete agreements nationwide through the FTC. The Feds Are Going After Non-Compete Covenants 2020 A disabled employee who wants to work from home, or to continue to work from home if called back to the workplace, can play the ADA card to try to achieve that goal. ADA Disability In The Age Of COVID-19 2020 The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has announced temporary flexibility related to Form I-9 requirements. I-9 Flexibility for Employers Due to COVID-19 2019 Many Arizona employees are often subject to non-compete agreements, in which the employee agrees in advance to not compete with their employer for some time after leaving or being terminated by the employer. Employment Non-Competition Covenants- What Law Applies and Why The Answer To That Question Is So Important 2019 An employee serves at the will of the employer, who may freely terminate the employee at any time, with or without notice, for any reason or even no reason at all. Employer’s Checklist for Terminating Employees – What To Do and What Not To Do

Associations

Arizona State Bar Member 1992 - 2002 Arizona State Acupuncture Board 1999-2002 Founding Member 1986 - 1990 Arizona State Foster Care Review Board 1986-90 Member

Updated: May 04, 2026