Elaina M. Maragakis

Skyler Tanner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Skyler, 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 Skyler is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Michael S. Anderson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Michael S., 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 Michael S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Director and Shareholder A skilled orator, Mr. Barnes has argued numerous cases before the Utah Court of Appeals, the Utah Supreme Court, and the 10th Circuit. He represents clients in various types of litigation, specializing in real property, construction, water, and employment law matters. He also serves as a mediator for construction disputes. Mr. Barnes has been actively involved in resolving construction disputes since the mid-1980’s. He has represented owners, general contractors...

Bentley J. Tolk is a member of the firm’s Litigation Group, with an emphasis in the areas of ERISA litigation, employment litigation, intellectual property litigation, and general commercial litigation. Mr. Tolk has represented employers, third-party administrators, and insurance companies in a wide variety of ERISA and employee benefits disputes. He has also represented national and local employers in numerous employment-related lawsuits and disputes. In addition, Mr. Tolk has represen...

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.

Jonathan R. Lee is a registered patent attorney focused on the strategic development and enforcement of domestic and worldwide patent portfolios. As a trusted counselor to some of the largest and most recognizable companies in the world, Jonathan is known as a “uniquely service oriented” attorney that “consistently gets top reviews from engineers and in-house counsel.” Intellectual Asset Management (2020 “IAM 1000” Edition). Jonathan has prepared and prosec...

Dan Jensen has been practicing natural resources law since 1988. His practice encompasses mining, water, oil and gas, public land and administrative law. Mr. Jensen focuses on transactional work involving mineral interests, water rights and public lands, acquisitions and transfers of mineral land and water rights, title and due diligence reviews, land use entitlements, and development agreements. Mr. Jensen also handles related litigation, including disputes concerning property titles and bou...

When real estate and construction projects fall into dispute, the administration of an estate becomes contentious, or business partnerships implode, commercial litigator Douglas Farr finds resolution for project owners, entrepreneurs, investors, and other commercial clients. He has prevailed for clients in bench trials and jury trials, including a recent week-long trial involving a business divorce between real estate investors. Additionally, Doug achieves favorable outcomes in arbitration, m...

Rick J. Sutherland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Rick J., 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 Rick J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.