James C. Anderson

Matthew Driggs is the founder of The Advocates, a leading personal injury law firm with offices across the western United States. Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2025, he specializes in Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. This recognition reflects the high regard in which he is held by his peers in the legal community. Since earning his J.D. from the University of Utah in 1991, Matthew has dedicated...

Gregory Hess concentrates his practice on intellectual property law, including intellectual property identification and protection, licensing and transfer, and dispute resolution. He regularly assists clients with a wide variety of intellectual property agreements, including license agreements, technology agreements, Internet agreements, OEM, distribution and reseller agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, manufacturer and supply agreements, and transfer agreements. He als...

Mr. Clyde advises clients on natural resources and environmental matters. He provides legal solutions for individuals, corporations, and municipalities. Mr. Clyde advises clients on a variety of matters including water rights and resources, water quality, adjudications, land use planning, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including NEPA, the Endangered Species Act, and the Clean Water Act.

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...

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.

Michael Schefer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Michael, who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael 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.

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

Alan W. Mortensen is a trial attorney at Mortensen & Milne in Salt Lake City, Utah. His practice focuses on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs , representing individuals and families in complex cases involving catastrophic injuries , wrongful death , aviation accidents , trucking collisions , product liability , and insurance bad faith. Throughout his career, Alan has handled high‑stakes litigation in both state and federal courts. His work has included cases involving aviation disas...

Throughout his career, Steve Clyde has specialized in natural resources law, including oil and gas, public land law, and mining law, with a primary emphasis in water law. Mr. Clyde has represented numerous clients in the acquisition and sale of water rights, as well as in the conversion of water rights from agricultural irrigation use to domestic, municipal, and industrial use for the development of real property, particularly in the resort areas of Summit County, Utah. He has represented par...