Francis M. "Fran" Wikstrom

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...

Christopher J. Wickstrom is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Christopher J. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher J. Wickstrom since 2026. 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 Christopher J. Wickstrom is held by other lawyers.

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.

Kathryn J. Steffey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Kathryn J. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Kathryn J. Steffey 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 Kathryn J. Steffey is held by other lawyers.

Ed is proud to be a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Holding the highest-available AV rating from noted attorney-rating service Martindale-Hubbell, Ed has been named by The National Trial Lawyers Association to its Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Utah and Top 10 Aviation Lawyers, is named in the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC), has been selected as a Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer, and for years has b...

Spencer W. Romney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Corporate Law. Spencer W. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Spencer W. Romney since 2022. 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 Spencer W. Romney is held by other lawyers.

Mark Stewart is a highly regarded personal injury attorney practicing in Salt Lake City, Utah. Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2025, he specializes in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, reflecting the high esteem in which he is held by his peers. Since joining The Advocates in 2013, Mark has successfully resolved thousands of personal injury cases, consistently achieving favorable outcomes for his clients. Known for his exceptional negotiation skills and clear, accessible communi...

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...

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...

David Gee assists clients in achieving financial and tax benefits through structuring or restructuring ownership interests and debt in connection with asset based transactions. A substantial portion of his practice involves acquisition, development, financing, exchange and other disposition of real estate assets, representing both owners and lenders. He often assists owners in obtaining land use and development rights and financing assistance from Utah governmental authorities including indus...