Leslie W. Slaugh

Austin J. Riter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Real Estate. Austin J. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Austin J. Riter 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 profession...

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

Joseph Covey concentrates his practice on corporate bankruptcy, reorganization and workouts with broad experience representing Chapter 11 corporate debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, bondholders, and unsecured creditors’ committees. He has represented large commercial lenders and secured bondholders in numerous multi-million dollar commercial real estate workout, foreclosure and state receivership matters. Mr. Covey also represents lenders, borrowers and real estate developers in...

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...

Matthew E. Jensen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Natural Resources Law and Water Law. Matthew E. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew E. Jensen since 2019. 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 Matthew E. Jensen is held by other lawyers.

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...

Kassidy J. Wallin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law and Water Law. Kassidy J. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Kassidy J. Wallin since 2025. 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 Kassidy J. Wallin is held ...

Steven Linton is a highly respected personal injury attorney practicing in Salt Lake City, Utah. Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2022, Steven specializes in Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. His recognition reflects the esteem of his peers and his exceptional reputation in the legal community. With over two decades of experience at The Advocates, Steven has successfully represented thousands of cl...

George W. Pratt is Of Counsel in Buchalter’s Salt Lake City office, where he has practiced law for over 40 years. Before joining Buchalter, George was a shareholder at Jones, Waldo, Holbrook & McDonough, where for many years he served on Jones Waldo’s board of directors, executive committee, and as chair of the litigation department.

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, ...