Arthur B. "Art" Berger

Shawn McGarry is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and a Fellow in the InternationalSociety of Barristers. For more than 30 years, Shawn has focused his practice on defending health careproviders and facilities, medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers, trucking companies andproduct manufacturers. Shawn is a highly experienced trial lawyer who aggressively defends his clients in state and federalcourts and in binding arbitrations. He is also the President of Kipp & ...

Robert D. Vogel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Robert D. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Robert D. Vogel since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert D. Vogel is held by other lawyers.

Michael S. Wilde is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Michael S. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Michael S. Wilde since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael S. Wilde is held by other lawyers.

Laura G. Kennedy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Laura G. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Laura G. Kennedy since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Laura G. Kennedy is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Olsen has been the lead attorney in many high-profile appellate decisions that define, confirm and set precedents in Utah law, including the definition of proximate cause, the enforceability of compulsory arbitration provisions, the constitutionality of governmental immunity and the enforcement of settlement agreements. His experience also includes contract, real estate, and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) litigation, including a recent multimillion-dollar verdic...

Thomas Burns primarily practices family law, appeals, and litigation. With over 10 years of legal experience, he is a leader in the firm’s family law group and was recently named Best Lawyer for his practice. In addition to a strong legal practice, Tom clerked for the Honorable William A. Thorne of the Utah Court of Appeals for five years prior to entering private practice. He is also a member of the Family Law, Litigation, and Appellate sections of the Utah State Bar.

Seth King is a member of the Firm’s corporate and securities group, working primarily in the areas of securities, mergers and acquisitions , commercial finance and general corporate and business law . Mr. King received his law degree in 2000, graduating magna cum laude from Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, as a member of the Order of the Coif . He also received a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, cum laude , from Utah State University in 1997. Mr. King was ...

Robert McConnell is a member of the firm’s transaction and real estate practice groups and has substantial experience in commercial financing transactions representing lenders, borrowers and developers. Mr. McConnell represents clients undertaking a wide variety of commercial and residential real estate development activities, including residential, retail and office condominium developments, low-income housing projects utilizing tax credit financing, subdivision and mixed-use community...

James S. Wright is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. James S. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized James S. Wright since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James S. Wright is held by other lawyers.

Scott Irwin works with his clients to structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial and real estate finance transactions. He regularly counsels national and regional banks, private equity funds, hedge funds, insurance companies, and other lenders, as well as companies seeking debt financing from financial institutions. He has extensive experience representing both lenders and borrowers in connection with a wide variety of loans, including general commercial loans, acquisition loans, work...