Lauren I. Scholnick

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...

Jeffry R. Gittins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Water Law. Jeffry R., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffry R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bryan Johansen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Bryan, 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 Bryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Barton L. Gertsch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Barton L., 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 Barton L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael F. Skolnick is an AV peer review rated attorney. Over the years, his practice has emphasized professional liability defense, commercial litigation, product liability law, personal injury law, wrongful death cases and general civil litigation. He is now offering mediation services, acting as a mediator in the areas in which he has practiced during his forty year career as a lawyer. Mr. Skolnick has been regularly listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Mountain States Super Lawyers. ...

Kathleen W. Toth is a member of the law firm of Manning Curtis Bradshaw & Bednar with a practice in employment law and employment litigation. She advises clients regarding federal and state employment laws, and she represents several major state and national employers. She has been included in Utah's Legal Elite since 2004. Ms. Toth has litigation experience in areas involving employment contracts, non-competition and severance agreements, employee privacy issues, all Title VII protected ...

Robert Clark has extensive experience in complex litigation, representing local and national companies with respect to securities, class actions, trade secrets, antitrust, corporate governance, intellectual property, shareholder derivative actions, etc. He has extensive experience representing clients in state and federal courts including trials, arbitrations, appeals, and settlements. Mr. Clark has served as President of the Utah Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. He received a Bachelor...

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.

As a founding member of Pollart Miller, Eric draws on over 20 years as practicing attorney to represent clients in Colorado, Utah, Arizona and Nebraska. As litigation counsel and advisor, he supports and advocates for the interest and rights of his clients in their insurance and employment-related issues with an emphasis on defending workers’ compensation matters. Whether large national corporations or those with regional focus, Eric provides counsel to assist clients with risk assessme...

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...