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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.

Annette W. Jarvis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Annette W. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Annette W. Jarvis since 2005. 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 ...

Patricia W. Christensen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Patricia W. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Patricia W. Christensen since 2008. 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 whi...

Rodger M. Burge is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Rodger M. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Rodger M. Burge 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 Rodger M. Burge is held by other lawyers.

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...

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...

Along with a focus on appellate work in federal and state courts, Michelle represents clients in Utah and California in a wide range of business litigation matters, including business torts, breach of contract cases, and First Amendment litigation. Michelle also represents clients in environmental and natural resources litigation matters, including public lands litigation. Michelle regularly has cases in front of, and argues before, the Utah Supreme Court, Utah Court of Appeals, and the Unite...

Keven M. Rowe is a Shareholder in Buchalter’s Salt Lake City office and a member of the firm’s Real Estate practice group. Mr. Rowe represents clients in commercial finance, complex real estate development and leasing, and corporate law. Mr. Rowe has closed numerous complex asset-based, commercial, construction, syndicated, and securitized loans throughout the United States for lenders such as Wells Fargo Bank, and for numerous individual and corporate borrowers.

Mr. Lebrecht represents company clients primarily in the areas of corporate finance (including private placements, public offerings, and Securities and Exchange Commission and blue sky compliance), public company disclosure (including ’33 Act registrations and ’34 Act reporting requirements), and mergers and acquisitions (including asset and stock purchases and restructurings). He also represents individual directors, and boards of directors, with respect to corporate governance, ...

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...