Duane H. Gillman

David B. Hartvigsen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Water Law. David B., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cheylynn Hayman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Cheylynn, who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cheylynn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul Barrus is a member of the firm’s business and finance group. Mr. Barrus also practices in the areas of tax and employee benefits and executive compensation, which includes advising on the tax and benefit aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Barrus also has experience designing and implementing equity incentive plans. Mr. Barrus received his Juris Doctor in 2015, graduating cum laude from Northwestern University School of Law. He received a B.S. in Political Science, cum laude, ...

Jeffery A. Balls is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Jeffery A., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffery A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Eric Babych has prepared and prosecuted patent applications on a global scale for over a decade. He also manages large-volume patent estates and coordinates prosecution strategies worldwide. Eric works thoroughly and efficiently to understand his clients’ innovations as well as the commercial goals behind the innovations. Representing clients who are faced with domestic and overseas business challenges, Eric’s international experience and perspective support him in offering action...

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...

Lena Daggs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Lena, who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lena is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Kaplan is a director and shareholder of the firm. His practice focuses on white collar crime investigations and trials, internal corporate investigations, criminal tax, securities, environmental, defense procurement, and related civil and administrative proceedings.

Mr. Dewsnup also has played a major role in developing and improving the quality of procedures and practices critical to fair, responsible complex injury litigation in Utah. He has chaired the Prelitigation Task Force of the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing for the State of Utah, which helped to develop medical malpractice prelitigation procedures. He also chaired the subcommittee for drafting the first set of medical malpractice pattern jury instructions for Utah and was a...