Lara A. Swensen

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.

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...

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...

Jeffery A. Balls is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Jeffery A. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffery A. Balls since 2021. 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 Jeffery A. Balls is held by other lawyers.

Tiffany D.W. Shimada is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Tiffany D.W. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Tiffany D.W. Shimada 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 Tiffany D.W. Shimada is held by other lawyers.

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...

David C. Castleberry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. David C. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized David C. Castleberry since 2014. 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 Davi...

Tracy S. Combs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Securities. Tracy S. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Tracy S. Combs since 2027. 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 Tracy S. Combs is held by other lawyers.

Stephen Hale’s practice includes commercial and tort litigation. He has represented clients in industries such as telecommunications, heavy and light manufacturing, automotive wholesale and retail, software development, construction, and commercial and residential development. He is admitted to practice before the Utah Supreme Court and all state and federal courts in Utah, and the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Hale received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounti...

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, ...