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Edwin C. “Ted” Barnes graduated from Utah University School of Law in 1978 and began a notable legal career, starting with the privilege of serving the Honorable Judge Bruce Jenkins as his first law clerk. Following his judicial clerkship, Ted joined the firm in January 1980 and he has been associated with the firm ever since. Ted has played a pivotal role in the management of our firm, he served on that committee and as an officer of the firm for 35 years. In addition to his cont...

Sarah Elizabeth Spencer Willson is a dedicated commercial litigator and appellate advocate, licensed in Utah and Colorado. She holds admission rights before the U.S. Supreme Court and various federal circuit courts of appeal. With two decades of experience, she focuses on complex legal disputes, including breach of contract, fiduciary duties, corporate governance, fraud, trusts, real property disputes, business torts, product liability, and professional liability. Sarah has secured significan...

Steven Linton is a highly respected personal injury attorney practicing in Salt Lake City, Utah. Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2022, Steven specializes in Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. His recognition reflects the esteem of his peers and his exceptional reputation in the legal community. With over two decades of experience at The Advocates, Steven has successfully represented thousands of cl...

Stanley Neeleman practices law in the areas of federal taxation, estate planning and business planning. Mr. Neeleman received the Federal Bar Association award for significant contributions to the development and practice of federal law and was selected by the Utah State Bar Tax Section as Tax Practitioner of the Year. He has served as Professor-in-Residence and Acting Assistant to the Commissioner at the National Office of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). He has authored books and article...

Kassidy J. Wallin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law and Water Law. Kassidy J. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Kassidy J. Wallin since 2025. 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 Kassidy J. Wallin is held ...

Mr. Brady focuses his practice on securities enforcement, crypto asset enforcement and compliance, regulatory defense, government and independent investigations, and money transmission compliance. Prior to joining Clyde Snow, Mr. Brady served as the Director of the Utah Division of Securities, overseeing enforcement investigations, compliance matters, licensing, and registration. Before his service as the Securities Administrator for Utah, Mr. Brady served as the Deputy Director of the Utah D...

Douglas C. Waddoups is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Corporate Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities Regulation. Douglas C. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas C. Waddoups since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recogniti...

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...

Lance Milne is a founding partner of Mortensen & Milne , a Salt Lake City, Utah law firm representing individuals and families in complex civil litigation. His practice focuses on Aviation Law , Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs , and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs . Lance represents clients in Utah and across the United States in cases involving catastrophic workplace incidents , trucking collisions , oilfield accidents, aviation disasters, and other serious injury and w...

Michael Hoppe specializes in assisting clients in complex business and commercial litigation matters. He has broad experience representing clients in a wide range of complex litigation matters, including contract, construction, bankruptcy, and other general business disputes. He has particular expertise in construction litigation, representing both large general contractors and owners in a variety of matters in several states involving defending or pursuing claims for construction defect, del...