Ford G. Scalley

J. Craig Smith, Esq., is a founding member of the Salt Lake City firm of Smith Hartvigsen, PLLC, where he practices in the areas of water law, land use, and redevelopment law. He has argued more than 30 appeals before the Utah Supreme Court. Mr. Smith is listed in Utah Legal Elite, Superlawyers and Best Lawyers publications. Major accomplishments include, lead counsel for the development of the Amangiri Resort in southern Utah and obtaining the passage of federal legislation to obtain water r...

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

Mr. Simmons has edited and contributed articles to the Utah Trial Journal and the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section’s Products Liability Newsletter. Among his publications are articles focusing on medical malpractice verdicts, strict products liability and comparative fault, pain pump litigation, and appeals strategies at trial, to name a few. He has served on the Utah Supreme Court’s Advisory Committee on Model Utah Jury Instructions since 2003 and previously se...

Matthew J. Ball is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Matthew 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 Matthew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

With a background in tax and accounting, coupled with extensive domestic litigation experience, Mr. Andreasen is a top choice for clients needing estate planning or representation in family law matters. Trained as a mediator and in the collaborative law process, Mr. Andreasen was a founding officer of the Collaborative Family Lawyers of Utah. He has taught divorce and estate planning classes to other attorneys for their continuing legal education. Currently, Mr. Andreasen is the Chair of Clyd...

James L. Ahlstrom is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Litigation - Real Estate. James L., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eric S. Olson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Eric S., 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 Eric S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John concentrates his practice on advising private and public entities on employee benefits and equity compensation matters for early stage private companies through mature public companies with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. From Fortune 100 companies to start-ups, John assists clients with employment agreements and creatively structuring tax-effective and practical incentive arrangements that meet business and operational goals. Incentive Plan Design: John works with groups or related...

Robert D. Vogel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Robert D., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.