Richard L. Hill

Mr. Dewsnup also has played a major role in developing and improving the quality of procedures and practices critical to fair, responsible complex injury litigation in Utah. He has chaired the Prelitigation Task Force of the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing for the State of Utah, which helped to develop medical malpractice prelitigation procedures. He also chaired the subcommittee for drafting the first set of medical malpractice pattern jury instructions for Utah and was a...

Justin P. Matkin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law and Litigation - Real Estate. Justin P. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Justin P. Matkin since 2016. 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 Justin P. Matkin is held by other la...

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...

Christopher J. Wickstrom is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Christopher J. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher J. Wickstrom since 2026. 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 Christopher J. Wickstrom is held by other lawyers.

Dan Jensen has been practicing natural resources law since 1988. His practice encompasses mining, water, oil and gas, public land and administrative law. Mr. Jensen focuses on transactional work involving mineral interests, water rights and public lands, acquisitions and transfers of mineral land and water rights, title and due diligence reviews, land use entitlements, and development agreements. Mr. Jensen also handles related litigation, including disputes concerning property titles and bou...

Seasoned patent counselor and advocate Ryan Marshall is skilled in the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical and medical device areas. In his second decade of practice, Ryan is known for his thoughtful and creative approaches to addressing complex intellectual property issues – whether in litigation or procurement. Ryan represents a wide array of clients ranging from Global Fortune 50 companies to startups, particularly in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. He offers honed skill in ...

Robert McConnell is a member of the firm’s transaction and real estate practice groups and has substantial experience in commercial financing transactions representing lenders, borrowers and developers. Mr. McConnell represents clients undertaking a wide variety of commercial and residential real estate development activities, including residential, retail and office condominium developments, low-income housing projects utilizing tax credit financing, subdivision and mixed-use community...

Rand is the founder of Bateman IP Law Group and specializes in the protection of all forms of Intellectual Property. His experience includes complex litigation, and prosecution of patent, trademark and copyright matters. Rand has represented clients from across the United States and several foreign countries. He has obtained more than 300 patents, and has overseen registration of nearly 300 trademarks. Rand has also litigated numerous patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters ran...

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.

Catherine Maness is Special Counsel in the Firm’s Salt Lake City office and a member of the Intellectual Property practice group. Ms. Maness’ practice focuses on Intellectual Property litigation, with an emphasis on patent and trademark litigation. In her legal practice, she has worked on a wide range of disputes and technical areas. She has litigated in diverse venues, including New York, California, Florida, Texas, Arkansas, Utah, and in front of the USPTO.